In-House Healthcare Litigation Solicitor

Optical Express Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular

Free eye tests

Discounted prescription eyewear

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Optical Express Group is seeking a qualified Solicitor to join its in-house Legal team in Glasgow City Centre. The role focuses on managing and defending patient-related claims arising from ophthalmic services, including laser eye and lens procedures.

You will work with clinicians, risk managers, insurers, and external counsel to protect the company's legal interests. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and clinical governance standards while providing

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in Scotland with valid practising certificate.
• 3+ years PQE in clinical negligence, healthcare litigation, medical malpractice defence, professional indemnity litigation, or related personal injury with medical elements.
• In-house experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clinical negligence and medical malpractice claims from pre-action to resolution.
• Investigate negligence, informed consent issues, treatment complications, and patient complaints.
• Instruct and manage external solicitors, advocates, and medical experts as needed.
• Assess legal and financial risk and provide strategic recommendations.
• Negotiate settlements and support litigation strategy.
• Advise senior management on litigation trends and risk mitigation.
• Support responses to complaints from patients, regulators, and legal representatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Drafting

Advocacy

Negotiation

Independent work

Education

Qualified Solicitor in Scotland

Valid practising certificate

3+ years PQE in clinical negligence and healthcare litigation

Job description

Optical Express Group is seeking a qualified Solicitor to join its in-house Legal team in Glasgow City Centre. The role focuses on managing and defending patient-related claims arising from ophthalmic services, including laser eye and lens procedures.

You will work with clinicians, risk managers, insurers, and external counsel to protect the company's legal interests. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and clinical governance standards while providing