Clinical Negligence Solicitor

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

Job summary

A well-regarded Yorkshire law firm is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor (2–6 PQE) to join their team. The role involves managing a caseload of claimant clinical negligence cases, conducting pre-action investigations, and drafting legal documents. Candidates should have relevant experience, strong drafting and client-handling skills. The firm offers hybrid working, competitive salary and benefits, alongside excellent training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• 2–6 years’ PQE or equivalent fee-earning experience in clinical negligence.
• Capable of managing own caseload with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters.
• Pre-action investigations and case analysis.
• Drafting Letters of Claim/Response and advising on liability.

Skills

Clinical negligence experience

Client handling skills

Strong drafting ability

Calm and practical approach

Job description

Overview

3803.6 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)

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters, with support available on the more complex issues and litigation strategy.
• 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]