Clinical Negligence Solicitor/Legal Executive

Clayton legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established, employee-owned law firm in Leeds seeks a Clinical Negligence Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their award-winning team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload while working in a supportive and collaborative environment, with a focus on professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Profit sharing scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

5% employer pension contributions

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership support

Qualifications

• Managing a varied caseload of Clinical Negligence cases.
• Strong experience in claimant cases.
• Excellent empathy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle own claimant Clinical Negligence caseload, typically fewer than 40 cases.
• Assist senior team members and prepare documentation.
• Advise clients with empathy and manage deadlines.

Skills

Client care

Technical knowledge

Time management

Education

Solicitor with 26 years PQE

APIL accreditation preferred

Job description

Clinical Negligence Solicitor/Legal Executive

Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Legal Executive (Claimant) Leeds City Centre
Full time | 26 years PQE | Award-winning team | Employee-owned law firm

A well-established, employee-owned Yorkshire law firm in the heart of Leeds City Centre is looking to recruit a claimant Clinical Negligence Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its award-winning team.

Why join us?


- Be part of a friendly, collaborative team recently named YLA Clinical Negligence Team of the Year.

- Work for an employee-owned firm where everyone has a voice and benefits from a profit-sharing scheme.

- Handle a varied, high-quality caseload of multi-track matters, with support from experienced colleagues, paralegals, and secretaries.

- Join a culture built on openness, respect, and professional development, where your ideas and growth are genuinely supported.

The role:


- Youll manage your own claimant Clinical Negligence caseload (typically fewer than 40 live cases, depending on complexity).

Youll also assist senior team members as needed, advising clients with empathy, instructing experts, and preparing accurate documentation.

The work is mostly gained through recommendations, combining high-value, complex cases and more straightforward claims.

- 26 years PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive, with solid claimant Clinical Negligence experience.

- Strong technical knowledge and excellent client care.

- Ability to manage deadlines and work both independently and as part of a team.

- APIL accreditation (Litigator / Senior Litigator) preferred.

Salary & benefits:


- Competitive salary (depending on experience) please share current salary and expectations.

- Profit sharing scheme (tax-free up to £3,600 per year after qualifying period).

- Generous holiday entitlement, rising with service.

- 5% employer pension contributions, private health insurance and life assurance.

- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

- Employee Assistance Programme and Paycare Health Cash Plan.

- Professional membership support, free conveyancing and will after qualifying periods.

- Regular social events and a genuinely supportive team culture.

Interested?

This is your chance to join a highly respected, growing team where your contribution is valued and rewarded.

Please send an updated CV to [e-mail] or alternatively call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further.