Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Southampton is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to manage a challenging caseload and provide expert legal advice. The suitable candidate will possess strong technical skills and a commercial perspective, with the ability to work independently while collaborating on complex matters. This permanent, full-time position offers competitive salary based on experience, making it a fantastic opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• PQE level: NQ-5.
• Strong technical skills with a commercial perspective.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate on complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a challenging defendant clinical negligence caseload.
• Draft pleadings and conduct negotiations.
• Provide commercially focused legal advice to clients.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Commercial perspective

Ability to work independently

Collaboration on complex matters

Education

PQE Level: NQ-5

Job description

Overview

Job title: Clinical Negligence Solicitor
Location: Southampton
Salary: £48k-£65k - depending on experience
PQE Level: NQ-5
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

Role description

My client has a market-leading Clinical Negligence team, recognised for its work across the UK on behalf of defendant clients. This role offers a chance to join a highly specialised team handling defendant clinical negligence work. You will manage a challenging caseload, draft pleadings, conduct negotiations, and provide commercially focused legal advice to clients such as NHS Resolution and medical malpractice insurers. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills, a commercial perspective, and the ability to work independently whilst also collaborating on more complex cases. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a challenging defendant clinical negligence caseload.
• Draft pleadings and conduct negotiations.
• Provide commercially focused legal advice to clients such as NHS Resolution and medical malpractice insurers.
• Work independently while also collaborating on more complex cases.

Qualifications / Skills

• PQE level: NQ-5.
• Strong technical skills with a commercial perspective.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate on complex matters.

How to apply

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Hampshire or the Southeast generally please do get in touch with Will Webster at Chadwick Nott:

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Equality and Diversity

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.