Medical Negligence Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Medical Negligence Solicitor in Southampton to join a leading Clinical Negligence team. This senior role involves managing high-value claims, including litigated matters, with a focus on securing interim payments to support patients’ rehabilitation and care needs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong claimant-side clinical negligence track record, excellent legal acumen, and the ability to lead cases independently while collaborating across departments to ensure

Qualifications

• Strong track record in claimant-side clinical negligence.
• Experience managing complex, high-value cases.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a varied caseload including litigated matters.
• Focus on securing early interim payments to support rehabilitation and care needs.
• Deliver clear, empathetic legal advice across medical disciplines and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Clinical negligence experience

Claimant-side litigation

Independent case management

Job description

Job title: Medical Negligence Solicitor
Location: Southampton
Salary: £55,000-£67,000+
PQE Level: 3+ PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time
A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its highly regarded Medical Negligence team. This senior role offers the opportunity to manage complex, high-value claims within a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked practice known for its client care and technical excellence.
You will lead a varied caseload, including litigated matters, with a focus on securing early interim payments to support rehabilitation and care needs. The work spans a broad range of medical disciplines, including obstetrics, neurosurgery, oncology, and psychiatric care. You'll deliver clear, empathetic legal advice and collaborate across departments to ensure a seamless client experience.
Our client is looking for a solicitor with a strong track record in claimant-side clinical negligence, confident in managing complex cases independently. You'll combine legal precision with genuine empathy, and bring commercial awareness and experience in business development and client relationship management.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*