Clinical Negligence Solicitor (Claimant)

ENL Legal Recruitment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

eNL in Bristol is seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Associate Solicitor to handle high-value birth injury litigation and related complex claims. The role offers hybrid working and genuine career progression.

You will own complex matters, build strong client relationships, mentor junior lawyers, and contribute to the growth of the team while delivering clear, empathetic legal advice.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in clinical negligence.
• Proven high-value birth injury litigation experience.
• Strong track record managing complex clinical negligence matters.
• Excellent communication and empathetic client handling.
• Ability to mentor junior lawyers.
• Commercial mindset with risk management and BD awareness.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of complex birth injury matters and manage a varied caseload.
• Build trusted client relationships and manage expectations on options, outcomes and timescales.
• Provide clear, practical advice and maintain quality standards.
• Mentor and support junior lawyers within the team.
• Contribute to business development and growth of the team.

Skills

4+ Years PQE

Birth injury litigation

Clinical negligence

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior lawyers

Commercial awareness

Job description

Clinical Negligence Solicitor, 4+ Years PQE, Bristol, £65,000+ (DOE) - An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Negligence Associate Solicitor to join our specialist team in Bristol. JOB REF:5691.

THE ROLE

• This impressive clinical negligence team handles a broad range of cases, from birth injury claims to dental negligence.
• In this role, you will have the opportunity to focus on high-value birth injury litigation, work on complex and rewarding cases, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of clients.
• You will take ownership of complex matters, build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth and success of the team.
• Managing high-value and complex birth injury litigation, providing clear, practical and empathetic advice throughout the claims process.
• Building trusted client relationships by managing expectations around legal options, potential outcomes, risks and timescales.
• Managing a varied caseload effectively, ensuring matters progress efficiently and to a high standard.
• Building and strengthening relationships with clients, referrers, intermediaries and colleagues, both internally and externally.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Applications are sought from Clinical Negligence Solicitors with a minimum of 4 Years PQE.
• Proven experience handling high-value and complex birth injury litigation.
• A strong track record of managing complex clinical negligence matters.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop client relationships and manage sensitive situations with empathy.
• The confidence to take ownership of matters, exercise sound judgement and manage competing priorities effectively.Experience supporting, coaching or mentoring junior lawyers.
• A commercial mindset, with an understanding of financial performance, risk management and business development.

ON OFFER

• Competitive remuneration package
• Genuine career progression
• Hybrid working arrangements

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate