Clinical Risk Solicitor/Associate — Defendant Negligence

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft LLP in Leeds seeks a Solicitor/Associate to join the Clinical Risk team, handling defendant clinical negligence matters for NHS Trusts, NHS Resolution, MDU and insurers. The role demands a proactive, client‑focused professional with PQE around 18 months and a strong commercial approach.

You’ll work within a highly regarded practice, offering opportunities for knowledge sharing, mentoring, and involvement in seminars and publications, with a supportive, inclusive hiring process.

Qualifications

• Solicitor/Associate (~18 months PQE+) with experience in clinical negligence, personal injury, civil litigation or insurance law.
• NHS Resolution or MDO panel firm experience desirable but not essential.
• Strong technical, organisational and client‑facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a challenging caseload of defendant clinical negligence work for diverse clients.
• Draft legal documents, negotiate and prepare cases for court deadlines.
• Provide commercially focused advice and maintain day‑to‑day client contact.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, training, seminars and business development.

Skills

Clinical negligence

Civil litigation

Client management

Negotiation

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Tools

Case management software

Job description

DAC Beachcroft LLP in Leeds seeks a Solicitor/Associate to join the Clinical Risk team, handling defendant clinical negligence matters for NHS Trusts, NHS Resolution, MDU and insurers. The role demands a proactive, client‑focused professional with PQE around 18 months and a strong commercial approach.

You’ll work within a highly regarded practice, offering opportunities for knowledge sharing, mentoring, and involvement in seminars and publications, with a supportive, inclusive hiring process.