Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Bailey Hunter; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor with 2–6 years’ PQE to manage a caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters. This role offers a flexible working environment across Yorkshire/Teesside, typically requiring one day a week in the office. The successful candidate will handle important cases, negotiate settlements, and maintain high client care standards. A competitive salary and benefits package are included, along with strong support and training opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical negligence or claimant personal injury.
• Ability to manage files with appropriate supervision.
• Calm and practical approach to case management.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of clinical negligence matters.
• Conduct pre-action investigations and case analysis.
• Negotiate settlements and pursue litigation as necessary.

Skills

Clinical negligence expertise

Client handling

Attention to detail

Drafting skills

Education

2–6 years’ PQE or equivalent in clinical negligence

Job description

Overview

3803.1 Clinical Negligence Solicitor (2–6 PQE)

Location: Flexible across multiple offices (Yorkshire/Teesside) + hybrid (c. 1 day/week in the office)

Salary: Competitive + benefits (DOE)

The role

You’ll manage your own caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters, with support available on the more complex issues and litigation strategy. Work is likely to include:

• Pre-action investigations and case analysis
• Obtaining and reviewing medical records and expert evidence
• Drafting Letters of Claim/Response and advising on liability, breach, causation and quantum
• Negotiation and settlement, with litigation where required
• Maintaining excellent client care throughout (these cases matter to people)

What they’re looking for

• 2–6 years’ PQE (or equivalent fee-earning experience) in clinical negligence / claimant PI with strong clin neg exposure
• Confident running files with appropriate supervision
• Good drafting and attention to detail
• Calm, practical approach and strong client-handling skills

What’s on offer

• Very flexible location – you can be based out of any of their offices across Yorkshire/Teesside
• Hybrid working – typically 1 day per week in the office (team connection without presenteeism)
• Competitive salary and competitive benefits package, including annual bonus, pension, life assurance, DIS, enhanced maternity/paternity pay and generous holiday allowance
• Supportive team, good training and progression
• Steady work pipeline and a professional, down-to-earth culture

Interested? For more information or to apply in confidence, contact Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter – [e-mail]