Healthcare - Associate

Clyde & Co; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Income protection

Discounts (gym, car leasing, mobile,…)

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Clyde & Co is seeking an Associate for its Healthcare team across offices in Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton and London. The role involves advising on complex healthcare matters, including clinical negligence, inquests and regulatory issues within a global multidisciplinary practice.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 PQE, substantial defended clinical negligence experience in the healthcare sector, a practising certificate under the Solicitors Act 1974, and completed a

Qualifications

• Experience in defended clinical negligence matters and medical malpractice.
• Qualified with LPC/GDL if not a law graduate and a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent.
• Must hold a practising certificate and have completed a Training Contract (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Apply technical legal skills to complex healthcare matters and draft/interpret documents.
• Advise on claims involving breaches of professional standards and represent clinicians before regulatory bodies.
• Liaise with clients and witnesses, prepare court documents, and manage disputes.
• Present at seminars, contribute to publications, and host client events.
• Identify business opportunities and cross-sell within the global firm.

Skills

Defended clinical negligence

Medical malpractice experience

Healthcare sector experience

Education

LPC/GDL if non-law graduate

2:1 honours degree or equivalent

Practising certificate (Solicitors Act 1974)

Job description

jobs Verified: 29 Oct 2026 Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton or London, United Kingdom

Minimum 1 PQE (guide only); Significant experience in defended clinical negligence, medical malpractice, and multimillion-pound matters; Experience in healthcare sector; Practicing certificate required (Solicitors Act 1974); Successful completion of Training Contract or equivalent; LPC/GDL and 2:1 honours degree or equivalent.

Full Opportunity Brief

Healthcare - Associate at Clyde & Co

Clyde & Co is recruiting Associates for its Tier 1 Healthcare team across offices in Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton, and London. The role involves advising on complex healthcare matters, including clinical negligence, inquests, and regulatory issues, within a global multidisciplinary practice.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: Ideally a minimum of 1 PQE (Post-Qualification Experience), though all suitable candidates are considered.
• Specialization: Significant relevant experience in defended clinical negligence practice, including medical malpractice and handling multimillion-pound matters.
• Sector Experience: Experience working within the healthcare sector is preferred.
• Qualifications: Must hold a practicing certificate (Solicitors Act 1974). Successful completion of a Training Contract (or equivalent) and relevant education (LPC, GDL if non-law graduate, 2:1 honours degree or equivalent) is required.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Apply technical legal skills to complex problems and draft/interpret specialist legal documents.
• Advise on claims involving breaches of professional standards and represent clinicians before regulatory bodies.
• Conduct legal discussions, liaise with clients/witnesses, and prepare court documents.
• Present at seminars, write for publications, and host client events.
• Identify business opportunities and develop cross-selling initiatives within the global firm.
• Stipend/Salary: Not specified in the source.
• Benefits: 25 days holiday allowance (with option to purchase more), pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, income protection, and various discounts (gym, car leasing, mobile, insurance). Cycle to work scheme available.