Clinical Negligence Solicitor

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

Job summary

A leading Yorkshire law firm is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor with 2-6 years PQE to join their claimant team. The role offers flexible locations across Yorkshire/Teesside and hybrid working. Key responsibilities include managing a caseload, conducting investigations, and negotiating settlements. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical negligence experience, good drafting skills, and excellent client-handling abilities. A competitive salary and a robust benefits package are provided, including annual bonus and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Qualifications

• 2–6 years' PQE or equivalent experience in clinical negligence/claimant PI.
• Confident in managing files with supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters.
• Conduct pre-action investigations and case analysis.
• Negotiate settlements and maintain excellent client care.

Skills

Clinical negligence experience

Good drafting skills

Client-handling skills

Job description

3803.3 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)

Overview

A well‑established, highly regarded Yorkshire law firm is looking to appoint a Clinical Negligence Solicitor (2–6 PQE) to join its growing claimant Clinical Negligence team. This is a strong opportunity to work on quality, genuinely interesting cases with the right level of support, alongside solicitors who know the work inside out.

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]