Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join their entrepreneurial team in Reading. With a salary of up to £65,000 and a flexible hybrid working style, you'll manage your own caseload and work closely with senior partners on high-value claims. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years PQE in clinical negligence, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach to complex cases. This firm values diversity and provides comprehensive perks, including generous holiday and private medical cover.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus optional time off

Employer-matched pension up to 4%

Life assurance 5× salary

Private medical cover

Weekly wellbeing hour

Charity time off

Travel loan and cycle-to-work scheme

Bring your dog to work

Regular social events

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE with solid experience in clinical negligence.
• Proactive, methodical, and commercially aware.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload valued at £50K+.
• Work closely with senior partners on complex claims.
• Collaborate and contribute within a supportive team.

Skills

Clinical negligence experience

Independent case management

Business development interest

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Come Make a Real Difference as a Clinical Negligence Solicitor (2-5 PQE, Reading, Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £65,000 · Office: Reading (2 days/week) · Working Style: Flexible hybrid

Why This Opportunity Could Be Your Next Best Move

Looking to step into a role that's more than just "work"? Here, you'll join a top-tier, entrepreneurial Clinical Negligence team, ranked consistently by Chambers and Legal 500 for its life-changing, high-value claimant work, especially in cerebral palsy, birth injury, and cauda equina cases.

You'll be more than a solicitor, you'll be a collaborator. Work closely with senior partners on complex claims, manage your own caseload (often valued at £50K+) and feel the support of a well-resourced, friendly team that genuinely values your contribution.

Who You Are

• 2-5 years PQE with solid experience in clinical negligence (candidates with more experience are also welcomed to apply).
• Comfortable running your own cases and collaborating on sophisticated matters.
• Proactive, methodical, and commercially aware, with interest in business development and quantum work a plus.
• A confident communicator - both written and verbal.

Perks That Really Stand Out

• Generous 25 days' holiday, plus the option to buy extra time off and enjoy an additional day on your birthday.
• Pension: employer matches up to 4%, with optional salary-sacrifice.
• Life Assurance: 5× your salary.
• Private medical cover, including a cash-back medical plan for physio, dental, optical, virtual GP access and more.
• Wellbeing hour every week to recharge.
• Charity time: 8 hours per year to support causes you care about
• Season ticket travel loan and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Bring your dog to work (if yours is friendly and well-behaved)
• Regular social events and access to a retail discount scheme

This is far from a faceless environment. You'll be in a team that's inclusive, supportive, and collaborative, where diverse ideas and perspectives are genuinely valued.

You'll be trusted to work autonomously, encouraged to share your insights and treated as a key contributor from day one.

Ready to Dive In?

If you're passionate about helping clients navigate deeply impactful legal challenges and you want to thrive in a supportive, flexible, and forward-thinking environment - this is the role for you.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities