Clinical Negligence Team Lead

Realm Recruit; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Hybrid working

Office base options

Generous leave

Career progression

Job summary

Realm Recruit Ltd is partnering with a growing law firm to appoint a senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor to lead an established team handling high‑value and complex claims. The role offers autonomy, a reduced personal caseload and flexible hybrid attendance, with office presence encouraged two days a month in Manchester, Leeds or Liverpool.

You will oversee around six Solicitors/ Fee Earners and Paralegals, while guiding complex birth injuries, cerebral palsy and cancer negligence cases through

Qualifications

• Grade A Solicitor with at least 8 years’ PQE (E)
• Extensive experience managing high‑value and complex Clinical Negligence claims (E)
• Experience mentoring, coaching or supervising junior Solicitors and Fee Earners (E)
• Demonstrable experience conducting advocacy (E)
• Excellent technical knowledge of Clinical Negligence law, procedures, protocols and relevant legislation (E)
• Ability to manage serious and catastrophic injury claims effectively (E)
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of client relationship management (E)
• Excellent communication, organisational and decision‑making skills (E)
• Ability to balance personal casework with supervisory responsibilities (E)
• Previous experience formally leading a team of Solicitors or Fee Earners (D)
• Proven business development and professional networking skills (D)
• Experience developing referral relationships and generating new instructions (D)

Responsibilities

• Managing and supervising a team of approximately six Solicitors and Fee Earners, alongside Paralegal colleagues
• Overseeing the progression and quality of complex Clinical Negligence matters
• Managing a reduced personal caseload of approximately five to six serious or catastrophic injury claims
• Handling complex litigated matters and conducting advocacy where appropriate
• Providing technical guidance, mentoring and support to junior colleagues
• Monitoring team performance and supporting effective case management
• Ensuring matters are conducted efficiently and in accordance with firm procedures
• Building strong client relationships and maintaining excellent service standards
• Developing professional referral relationships and supporting business development
• Contributing to departmental marketing initiatives and online business development
• Working towards a target of six chargeable hours per day
• Supporting the continued growth and integration of the firm’s expanding Clinical Negligence department

Skills

Clinical Negligence litigation

Advocacy

Team leadership

Mentoring junior solicitors

Business development

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

• Lead an established Clinical Negligence team handling high-value, complex and catastrophic injury claims
• Enjoy exceptional flexibility, with office attendance required just twice a month
• Join a growing, investment-backed law firm offering autonomy, career progression and long-term opportunities

Are you an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor looking to combine complex litigation work with the opportunity to lead a successful team?

This growing law firm is seeking a Clinical Negligence Team Lead to oversee experienced Solicitors, Fee Earners and Paralegals while managing a reduced caseload of complex claims.

The role can be based in Manchester, Leeds or Liverpool, with flexible working arrangements. Weekly office attendance is encouraged, but only two days per month are required.

What makes this opportunity attractive is the balance between leadership and hands‑on litigation. You’ll manage approximately six Solicitors and Fee Earners, alongside Paralegal support, while retaining a smaller caseload of serious and catastrophic injury claims.

The department handles sophisticated matters, including birth injuries, cerebral palsy and cancer‑related negligence. With many cases progressing through litigation, you’ll apply your technical expertise while supporting colleagues on challenging claims.

You’ll also join a business with ambitious expansion plans. Backed by external investment and growing through acquisitions, the firm offers opportunities to influence the future of its Clinical Negligence department.

The culture encourages independence, flexibility and accountability. You’ll enjoy autonomy over your working arrangements and team management, with opportunities to contribute to business development.

If you’re seeking a senior role combining meaningful leadership, complex litigation and genuine flexibility, this could be an excellent move.

Who we’re looking for

• Grade A Solicitor with at least 8 years’ PQE (E)
• Extensive experience managing high‑value and complex Clinical Negligence claims (E)
• Strong background in litigated Clinical Negligence matters (E)
• Experience mentoring, coaching or supervising junior Solicitors and Fee Earners (E)
• Demonstrable experience conducting advocacy (E)
• Excellent technical knowledge of Clinical Negligence law, procedures, protocols and relevant legislation (E)
• Ability to manage serious and catastrophic injury claims effectively (E)
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of client relationship management (E)
• Excellent communication, organisational and decision‑making skills (E)
• Ability to balance personal casework with supervisory responsibilities (E)
• Previous experience formally leading a team of Solicitors or Fee Earners (D)
• Proven business development and professional networking skills (D)
• Experience developing referral relationships and generating new instructions (D)
• Experience handling birth injury, cerebral palsy or complex cancer negligence claims (D)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing and supervising a team of approximately six Solicitors and Fee Earners, alongside Paralegal colleagues
• Overseeing the progression and quality of complex Clinical Negligence matters
• Managing a reduced personal caseload of approximately five to six serious or catastrophic injury claims
• Handling complex litigated matters and conducting advocacy where appropriate
• Providing technical guidance, mentoring and support to junior colleagues
• Monitoring team performance and supporting effective case management
• Ensuring matters are conducted efficiently and in accordance with firm procedures
• Building strong client relationships and maintaining excellent service standards
• Developing professional referral relationships and supporting business development
• Contributing to departmental marketing initiatives and online business development
• Working towards a target of six chargeable hours per day
• Supporting the continued growth and integration of the firm’s expanding Clinical Negligence department

Salary & Benefits

• £70,000–£75,000, depending on experience and capability
• Bonus opportunities
• Highly flexible hybrid working – minimum two office days per month
• Choice of Manchester, Leeds or Liverpool office base
• 27 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Opportunity to lead and develop an established Clinical Negligence team
• Reduced personal caseload of complex, high-value litigation matters
• Significant autonomy over team management and day‑to‑day working
• Long‑term opportunities within a growing, investment‑backed law firm
• Career development prospects as the department expands through acquisitions
• Flexible working arrangements designed to support work‑life balance

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor seeking meaningful leadership responsibility, sophisticated litigation work and exceptional flexibility within a growing firm.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and help develop a successful Clinical Negligence team,

While this advert sets out the criteria applicable to each salary band, the salary guidance given is purely indicative. The precise salary offered within that band will ultimately be determined by the hirer, taking into account the individual candidate’s experience, qualifications and overall suitability for the role.