Clinical Negligence Solicitor

SaccoMann; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SaccoMann in Manchester is seeking a qualified Solicitor to join our established Clinical Negligence team. You will handle defendant clinical negligence claims for major healthcare bodies, insurers, and medical defence organisations, from inception to resolution.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, client-focused advisory, mentoring juniors, and contributing to business development, with flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ PQE and defendant clinical negligence experience.
• Experience in related areas such as claimant clinical negligence or personal injury.
• Commercially minded with a client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of defendant clinical negligence claims from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, responses, and counter schedules.
• Engage in negotiations, mediations, and settlement discussions.
• Act as a key day-to-day contact for clients, delivering clear, commercially focused advice.
• Ensure compliance with client protocols, internal procedures, and billing requirements.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues, contributing to team development.

Skills

Client focus

Negotiation

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Solicitor PQE 2+

Job description

One of the largest and most respected Clinical Negligence teams in the UK are seeking talented Clinical Negligence Solicitors to join their Manchester office, working on a stimulating and meaningful caseload of defendant clinical negligence matters.

You will be part of a specialist team handling complex and high-value clinical negligence claims on behalf of major healthcare bodies, insurers, and medical defence organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of defendant clinical negligence claims from inception through to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, responses, and counter schedules.
• Engage in negotiations, mediations, and settlement discussions.
• Act as a key day-to-day contact for clients, delivering clear, commercially focused advice.
• Ensure compliance with client protocols, internal procedures, and billing requirements.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues, contributing to team development.
• Participate in business development, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Produce written content for internal and external publications.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor (2+ PQE), with experience in defendant clinical negligence, or related areas such as claimant clinical negligence or personal injury.
• Strong technical ability with confidence handling complex legal issues.
• Commercially minded, with a practical and client-focused approach.
• Able to work independently while recognising when to seek guidance.
• A collaborative team player with an interest in monitoring others.
• Effective communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

What’s on Offer

• Join a nationally recognised, award-winning team.
• Work on high-profile and meaningful cases within the healthcare sector.
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
• Access genuine career progression opportunities within a growing international practice.
• Benefit from flexible working options and a modern, progressive approach to work-life balance.