Clinical Negligence Solicitor

SaccoMann; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career progression

Inclusive culture

Modern work-life balance

Job summary

SaccoMann’s Clinical Negligence team in Manchester is seeking a qualified Solicitor (2+ PQE) to join their defendant clinical negligence squad, handling high-value cases from inception to resolution.

You will draft pleadings and statements, advise clients, mentor juniors, and contribute to business development within a supportive, flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ PQE 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.

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.

Skills

Defendant clinical negligence

Client-focused

Mentoring junior colleagues

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (2+ PQE)

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.