Medical Negligence Solicitor

Harkaye Core Talent; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Senior Associate/Solicitor for their clinical and medical negligence department. This role involves managing complex cases and providing expert legal advice, with a focus on making a genuine difference in clients' lives through early rehabilitation support.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous and flexible pension schemes

Two fully paid volunteering days every year

Westfield Health membership

Access to well-being initiatives

Hybrid working for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex medical negligence cases is crucial.
• Qualified Solicitor with a strong background in clinical negligence is preferred.
• Ability to provide high-quality legal advice from instruction through to settlement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of high-value medical negligence cases.
• Provide high-quality legal advice throughout the case lifecycle.
• Assist on complex, high-profile cases as required.

Skills

Legal advice

Case management

Negotiation

Client support

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

A leading UK law firm is currently looking to recruit a Senior Associate/Solicitor to work within their award-winning clinical and medical negligence department.

With a strong track record of securing justice and compensation for their clients, they take pride in the work they do to support those affected by life-changing injuries due to medical errors.

Job Title: Senior Associate (Grade A or B)

Location: London (Hybrid working available)

Salary: DOE

Benefits:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (with the ability to buy extra leave)
• Generous and flexible pension schemes
• Two fully paid volunteering days every year, for a cause you care about
• Westfield Health membership – with refunds on a range of medical services, plus access to the Aviva Digital GP
• Access to a wide range of well-being initiatives to support you both professionally and personally
• Hybrid working – because flexibility and work-life balance matter
• A forward-thinking, purpose-driven team that shares your commitment to justice

Cases include:

• Accident & Emergency claims
• Cancer misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis claims
• Cerebral Palsy and birth injury claims
• GP and primary care negligence

The Role:

• You will manage a caseload of high-value and complex medical negligence cases and may assist on multi-million-pound matters led by nationally recognised Partners.
• This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of clients by securing early interim payments where possible to support rehabilitation, care, and suitable living arrangements.
• Provide high-quality legal advice to clients from instruction through to settlement.
• Manage your own caseload of high-value medical negligence claims.
• Support and assist on complex, high-profile cases as required.