Clinical Negligence Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester seeks a Solicitor to join their Clinical Negligence team. This role involves managing a diverse caseload and working alongside top legal professionals. The firm offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Bike to work scheme

Learning management system

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 0–5 years PQE.
• Experience in Clinical Negligence or related fields.
• Desirable experience with NHS Resolution or MDO clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload in Clinical Negligence and Health Litigation.
• Act for clients including NHS Resolution and medical malpractice insurers.
• Contribute to a high-performing team.

Skills

Excellent technical skills

Organisational skills

Client-handling skills

Relationship-building skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Placing the best legal talent in law firms in Defendant Injury & Insurance

Clinical Negligence | Manchester | Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

A standout opportunity has arisen to join an internationally recognised Legal 500 firm, highly regarded for its expertise in Clinical Negligence and Healthcare Law.

As the firm continues to grow its national Clinical Negligence practice, it is now looking to appoint a skilled Solicitor to join the team in Manchester. You’ll work closely with industry-leading lawyers on a broad range of defendant Clinical Negligence and Health Litigation matters.

You’ll act for key clients including NHS Resolution, MDU, private healthcare providers, and medical malpractice insurers, managing your own caseload while contributing to the success of a high-performing team.

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 0–5 years PQE
• Experience in Clinical Negligence, personal injury, insurance litigation, or civil claims
• Experience working with NHS Resolution or MDO clients is desirable but not essential
• Excellent technical and organisational skills
• A commercial, solutions-focused mindset
• Confident managing both straightforward and complex matters
• Strong client-handling and relationship-building skills
• Collaborative approach with the ability to support and mentor junior colleagues

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary – up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Superb working environment, with a City Centre working office
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays – plus the option to buy up to additional days
• Hybrid approach to working
• Private medical insurance
• Learning management system
• Life assurance
• Bike to work scheme

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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