Clinical Negligence Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor in Glasgow. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, and allows for flexible responsibilities tailored to your strengths. Ideal candidates will have 0-4 years of PQE in Medical Negligence and strong defendant experience. The firm promotes a collaborative culture and provides excellent career progression opportunities in the dynamic healthcare sector.

Benefits

Generous salary

Excellent benefits

Strong investment in personal development

Collaborative and flexible working environment

Qualifications

• NQ - 4 years PQE in Medical Negligence.
• Strong defendant Clinical Negligence experience.
• Good working knowledge of CPR and claims handling processes.
• Excellent drafting skills and strong technical ability.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of pre-litigation and litigated Clinical Negligence matters.
• Conduct or assist on complex claims and healthcare regulatory work.
• Draft pleadings, reports, correspondence and detailed legal advice.
• Engage in advocacy and attend hearings and court proceedings.
• Supervise and mentor Junior Lawyers and Paralegals.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver excellent service.

Skills

Strong defendant Clinical Negligence experience

Analytical mindset

Excellent drafting skills

Strong communication skills

Effective time management

Investigative and problem-solving skills

Education

NQ - 4 years PQE in Medical Negligence

Job description

Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Location: Glasgow

Team: Highly Regarded Healthcare Department

Salary: Generous salary + excellent benefits

The Role

This leading firm is seeking NQ-4 PQE Solicitors to join its nationally recognised Healthcare team, advising on complex and sensitive Clinical Negligence matters.

You’ll work within a dynamic, fast-growing department that acts on the full spectrum of healthcare law, including high-quality defendant clinical negligence and regulatory work for NHS bodies, medical indemnifiers, private hospitals, clinics, care homes, insurers and individual clinicians.

Alongside this, you will manage varied, challenging and genuinely rewarding cases, helping clients achieve the right outcomes while deepening your own technical expertise.

Crucially, this role can be shaped around you. The firm is committed to tailoring responsibilities to your strengths, goals and long-term career ambitions. As well as the team being known for its collaborative culture, excellent career progression and flexible working environment.

The Work

• Manage a caseload of pre‑litigation and litigated Clinical Negligence matters
• Conduct or assist on complex claims and healthcare regulatory work
• Draft pleadings, reports, correspondence and detailed legal advice
• Engage in advocacy and attend hearings and court proceedings
• Supervise and mentor Junior Lawyers and Paralegals
• Build strong client relationships and deliver excellent service
• Support business development and practice growth
• Undertake additional responsibilities contributing to the wider success of the team

Your Experience

• NQ - 4 years PQE in Medical Negligence
• Strong defendant Clinical Negligence experience
• Good working knowledge of CPR and claims handling processes
• Excellent drafting skills and strong technical ability
• Analytical mindset with strong investigative and problem‑solving skills
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise a busy workload
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Confident working independently where required

Why This Role?

• Join an award‑winning, nationally recognised Healthcare practice
• Work with high-profile clients across the public and private healthcare sectors
• Genuine progression opportunities across multiple seniority levels
• Collaborative, flexible and people‑focused culture
• Excellent benefits, hybrid working and strong investment in personal development

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at [e-mail] / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.