Medical Negligence Associate/Senior Associate - Newcastle - 4-6 PQE

QED Legal LLP; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading progressive law firm is seeking a Medical Negligence Associate/Senior Associate with 4–6 years PQE. The role involves managing claimant medical negligence cases and collaborating within a knowledgeable team. The firm offers a supportive work environment with benefits such as competitive salary, 30 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and genuine career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical skills, excellent communication, and a proactive approach.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

30 days annual leave plus your birthday off

Private Medical Insurance

Clear long-term career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of medical negligence claims.
• Collaborate with experienced fee-earners and support staff.
• Work on high-quality, meaningful cases.

Skills

Strong technical ability in managing a medical negligence caseload

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Proactive and collaborative approach

Education

4–6 years of post-qualification experience in claimant medical negligence

Job description

Medical Negligence Associate/Senior Associate(Claimant) 4–6 Years PQE

Location: Newcastle

Hours: Full Time

A leading progressive law firm in the North of England is seeking to appoint a Medical Negligence Associate/Senior Associate(Claimant) with 4–6 years’ PQE. The firm is well regarded for its supportive culture, modern approach to legal services and strong regional presence. It has also been recognised as one of the UK’s top workplaces in recent independent rankings.

About the Team

The successful candidate will be joining a respected Medical Negligence & Serious Injury department. The team is known for handling high-value, complex and sensitive clinical negligence matters and includes specialists recognised in both regional and national legal directories.

Their work covers a broad spectrum of claimant cases including:

• Birth injury, neonatal and brain injury claims
• Delayed or incorrect diagnosis
• Surgical errors and substandard treatment
• Fatal accident and dependency claims
• Serious and catastrophic injuries, including spinal injury

The team is consistently praised for being approachable, knowledgeable and highly supportive of clients navigating life-changing medical issues.

Candidate Profile

Applications are invited from solicitors with:

• 4–6 years of post-qualification experience in claimant medical negligence
• Strong technical ability in managing a medical negligence caseload
• A proactive, positive and collaborative approach to working within a specialist team
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills
• Experience of working to fee-earning targets (advantageous but not essential)

The role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced fee-earners, paralegals and support staff on high-quality, meaningful work.

What’s on Offer

The firm offers a highly supportive working environment with genuine opportunities for career progression. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Pension
• 30 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Private Medical Insurance
• Clear long-term career development opportunities within a forward-thinking practice

The firm’s values centre on teamwork, balance and continuous improvement, underpinning its reputation for excellent client service and employee wellbeing.

To find out more or apply, please get in touch with Beth at QED Legal.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.