Clinical Negligence Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Legal 500 firm is seeking a Solicitor with expertise in Clinical Negligence and Healthcare Law to work in Birmingham. The position offers a competitive salary up to £70,000 plus bonuses and the opportunity to be part of a high-performing team, handling key client matters in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Private medical insurance

Superb working environment in City Centre

Learning management system

Life assurance

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Clinical Negligence, personal injury, or civil claims.
• PQE of 0-5 years.
• Ability to manage straightforward and complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload in Clinical Negligence and Health Litigation.
• Act for key clients including NHS Resolution and private healthcare providers.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues as needed.

Skills

Client handling

Organisational skills

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Clinical Negligence | Birmingham | Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

A standout opportunity has arisen to join an internationally recognised Legal 500 firm, highly regarded for its expertise in Clinical Negligence and Healthcare Law.

As the firm continues to grow its national Clinical Negligence practice, it is now looking to appoint a skilled Solicitor to join the team in Birmingham. You’ll work closely with industry-leading lawyers on a broad range of defendant Clinical Negligence and Health Litigation matters.

You’ll act for key clients including NHS Resolution, MDU, private healthcare providers, and medical malpractice insurers, managing your own caseload while contributing to the success of a high-performing team.

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 0–5 years PQE
• Experience in Clinical Negligence, personal injury, insurance litigation, or civil claims
• Experience working with NHS Resolution or MDO clients is desirable but not essential
• Excellent technical and organisational skills
• A commercial, solutions-focused mindset
• Confident managing both straightforward and complex matters
• Strong client-handling and relationship-building skills
• Collaborative approach with the ability to support and mentor junior colleagues

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary – up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Superb working environment, with a City Centre working office
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays – plus the option to buy up to additional days
• Hybrid approach to working
• Private medical insurance
• Learning management system
• Life assurance
• Bike to work scheme

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

Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant

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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