Clinical Negligence Solicitor

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

Job summary

A well-established law firm is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor (2–6 PQE) to join its claimant Clinical Negligence team. This role offers flexible working across various offices in Yorkshire/Teesside, along with the opportunity to manage intriguing clinical negligence cases. The chosen candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a culture supportive of professional growth and client care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pension

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• 2–6 years’ PQE or equivalent experience in clinical negligence.
• Confident in managing caseloads with supervision.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Calm and practical approach to client relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of clinical negligence cases.
• Conduct pre-action investigations and case analysis.
• Draft Letters of Claim/Response and advise on liability.
• Negotiate settlements and maintain client care.

Skills

Clinical negligence experience

Client handling skills

Attention to detail

Drafting abilities

Job description

3803.5 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.

The role

You’ll manage your own caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters, with support available on the more complex issues and litigation strategy. Work is likely to include:

• 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]