Clinical Negligence Senior Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Solicitor specializing in Clinical Negligence. This role involves managing complex caseloads, working alongside senior partners, and developing leadership skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and excellent benefits, including hybrid work options.

Benefits

Bonus scheme and excellent benefits package

25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Private medical and dental insurance

Enhanced pension and life assurance

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE required.
• Experience in defendant Clinical Negligence necessary.
• Confident managing a caseload and supporting junior members.

Responsibilities

• Advise and defend claims for healthcare providers and insurers.
• Manage a high-quality caseload of complex Clinical Negligence matters.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Excellent legal and procedural knowledge

Client care and stakeholder management skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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Clinical Negligence – Senior Solicitor | Liverpool | Up to £85,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

A rare opportunity has arisen to join a highly respected Legal 500 firm with a national reputation for excellence in Clinical Negligence and Healthcare Litigation.

As part of its ongoing expansion, the firm is now seeking an experienced Senior Solicitor to join its well-established Clinical Negligence team in Liverpool. You’ll work closely with senior colleagues and partners on a varied and high-quality caseload of complex, defendant Clinical Negligence matters.

The team advises and defends claims on behalf of leading healthcare providers, insurers, and medical defence organisations, often involving high-value and sensitive litigation. The role also offers excellent prospects for those keen to take on supervisory responsibility and further develop their technical and leadership skills.

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE
• Strong background in defendant Clinical Negligence work
• Experience handling complex claims, ideally involving NHS Resolution and MDO clients
• Confident managing a caseload independently while also supporting junior team members
• Excellent legal and procedural knowledge, with strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Commercially aware and solutions-focused
• Effective communicator with strong client care and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative team player with mentoring or supervision experience preferred

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
• Bonus scheme and excellent benefits package
• City Centre office with hybrid working options
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays – with the option to buy additional days
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Enhanced pension and life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme and discounted benefits platform
• Access to a comprehensive learning and development programme

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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