Healthcare Litigation Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm offers a fully remote Healthcare Litigation Associate role for qualified solicitors with 1-5 years PQE. This unique opportunity allows autonomy while working on sensitive healthcare litigation for NHS Trusts and major insurers, within a supportive, non-hierarchical culture promoting work-life balance.

Benefits

Fully remote working with total flexibility

Uncapped earning potential via fee-share model

Access to high-quality litigation work

Support from central team (IT, compliance, marketing)

Collegiate culture with peer network

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 1-5 years PQE.
• Strong background in defendant clinical negligence.
• Confident working autonomously with clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle a complex caseload of defendant clinical negligence matters.
• Manage workload independently with full support.
• Engage in high-profile healthcare litigation.

Skills

Autonomy

Clinical Negligence

Healthcare Litigation

Communication

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

Are you a talented Healthcare Litigation Associate with 1-5 years PQE, looking for a fully remote role with unrivalled flexibility and a platform to grow your practice? Join one of the UK's most innovative and award-winning law firms, known for its unique structure and high-calibre healthcare work.
The Firm:
This pioneering law firm has redefined the traditional legal model. Built around a fully remote infrastructure and a culture of autonomy, the firm empowers lawyers to take control of their careers without compromising on quality or collaboration. It's a platform that suits experienced lawyers who value independence, flexibility, and access to a strong central support system.
The firm acts for a wide array of clients across the healthcare sector, including NHS Trusts, private healthcare providers, insurers, and medical defence organisations. Their lawyers are regularly instructed on complex and high-value clinical negligence matters, regulatory issues, and sensitive inquests.
Recognised for its excellence by Legal 500 and Chambers UK, the firm has been awarded for innovation, client service, and its progressive working model. Its structure allows lawyers to enjoy genuine work-life balance, free from billing targets or office politics, while still accessing top-tier work and support.
The Role:
This is a unique opportunity for a Healthcare Litigation Associate (1-5 years PQE) to work fully remotely as part of a leading national team.
You will handle a broad and complex caseload of defendant clinical negligence and healthcare matters, often on behalf of NHS Trusts and major insurers. You'll have the freedom to manage your workload in a way that works for you, with full access to secretarial, compliance, marketing, and IT support, as well as a collaborative peer network.
While the firm's structure is modern and agile, the work is anything but lightweight. Lawyers here are engaged in some of the most sensitive and high-profile healthcare litigation in the UK.
The Ideal Candidate:

• You will be a qualified solicitor with 1-5 years PQE.
• You will have a strong background in defendant clinical negligence or healthcare litigation.
• You will be confident working autonomously and communicating with clients at a senior level.
• You'll be seeking a fully remote position with greater control and flexibility in your career.

Benefits:

• Fully remote working with total flexibility over your schedule and location.
• Uncapped earning potential via a market-leading fee-share model.
• Access to high-quality defendant healthcare litigation work.
• Full support from an established central team (IT, compliance, marketing, finance).
• A collegiate, non-hierarchical culture with a national peer network.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Healthcare Litigation Associate with 1-5 years PQE to take control of their career within one of the UK's most forward-thinking and respected law firms.
Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Alex Rollinson at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.