Clinical Negligence Solicitor (Defendant)

eNL; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Job summary

eNL is recruiting a Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor (NQ+ PQE) for its Healthcare team in Birmingham. The role involves handling high-value clinical negligence claims for private insurers, from inception to resolution, with a focus on liability strategy, pleadings, and settlements.

You will work on complex matters with support from experienced colleagues, benefitting from hybrid working and a flexible benefits package, including wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified Solicitors through to experienced Solicitors with defendant clinical negligence experience.
• NQ Solicitors with specialist clinical negligence exposure during training or prior roles is essential.
• Experience with complex clinical negligence matters and high standards of client service.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with drafting and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of defendant clinical negligence matters from inception through to resolution.
• Advise on liability and case strategy, draft pleadings and witness statements, review medical evidence.
• Liaise with medical experts and negotiate settlements; support client relationship management.

Skills

Litigation

Client communication

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Education

Qualified Solicitor (NQ+ PQE)

Job description

This Birmingham position suits a qualified Clinical Negligence Solicitor (Defendant) with NQ+ years PQE, joining a leading international firm's healthcare group. Working full time, the successful lawyer handles complex, high-value claims for private insurers. Duties span advising on liability and strategy, drafting pleadings and witness statements, reviewing medical evidence, instructing experts and negotiating settlements. Strong litigation knowledge, analytical ability and clear client communication are essential. The salary range is £50000 - £55000 per annum. Applicants must manage files from inception to resolution while delivering precise legal representation throughout proceedings.

Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor, NQ+ Years PQE, Birmingham An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join the Healthcare team of a leading international law firm in Birmingham.

This role offers the chance to work on complex, high-value clinical negligence claims, acting primarily on behalf of private insurers.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of defendant clinical negligence matters from inception through to resolution, providing high-quality legal advice and representation to clients throughout the litigation process.

Your responsibilities will include advising on liability and case strategy, drafting pleadings and witness statements, reviewing medical evidence, liaising with medical experts and negotiating settlements. You will also work alongside experienced colleagues on complex claims, contribute to client relationship management and support business development initiatives.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from Newly Qualified Solicitors through to experienced Solicitors with a background in defendant clinical negligence.

For NQ Solicitors, specialist clinical negligence experience gained during a training contract or previous role is essential. Candidates should have experience of complex clinical negligence matters, with at least one year's PQE preferred for qualified solicitors. You will possess strong technical and analytical skills, excellent drafting and negotiation abilities, and the confidence to manage a demanding caseload while maintaining high standards of client service.

The Firm

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Healthcare team within a leading international legal business, working on high-value claims for private insurers and developing your expertise within a specialist defendant clinical negligence practice.

The firm offers hybrid working, alongside a flexible benefits package and wellbeing support.