Medical Negligence Solicitor (Claimant)

Bolt Burdon Kemp; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully flexible working

Unlimited holiday

Medical insurance

Life assurance

Gym membership

Bike-to-work scheme

Career progression

Training programmes

Job summary

Bolt Burdon Kemp, a leading London law firm, seeks an experienced claimant medical negligence solicitor to specialise in spinal injury claims. The role offers the chance to handle life-changing cases within a supportive, expert team led by Victoria Oliver.

You will work on complex medical negligence matters, deepen your expertise, and contribute to the firm’s growth and reputation while mentoring junior colleagues and collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 3–8 years PQE in claimant medical negligence and serious injury work.
• Experience handling spinal injury claims is preferred.
• Strong client-facing and leadership skills with a commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional legal support to claimants with spinal injuries.
• Develop expertise in medical negligence and complex catastrophic injury claims.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the firm’s specialist spinal injury practice.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members to support career progression.

Skills

Medical negligence

Spinal injury

Client advocacy

Leadership

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Take your next career step in a law firm that is dedicated to working with claimants and making their lives better. Bolt Burdon Kemp is recruiting for an experienced claimant medical negligence solicitor with between 3-8 years PQE to specialise in spinal injury claims in London. You’ll join our Spinal Injury team at a top-ranked London law firm, combining complex legal work with the opportunity to make a lasting difference to clients.

Led by Victoria Oliver, our growing team offers an opportunity to deepen your expertise in serious injury litigation while helping clients rebuild their lives. Whether you’re an experienced serious injury and medical negligence lawyer ready to specialise in spinal injury claims or already bring an excellent understanding of spinal injury work, you’ll take on challenging cases with a clear sense of purpose.

Your role as a Spinal Injury Solicitor

• Put clients at the heart of your work, delivering exceptional legal support to people with life-changing spinal injuries
• Build your expertise through medical negligence and complex catastrophic injury claims in a supportive environment that challenges you to grow
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen the reputation of our specialist lawyers and Bolt Burdon Kemp
• Develop your leadership skills by supervising and supporting less experienced team members as they work towards their career goals.

What we’re looking for

• A qualified Solicitor (3 – 8 years PQE) with a strong track record in claimant medical negligence and serious injury work
• Enthusiasm for helping grow the firm and its profile - marketing experience is welcome, but not essential
• Drive, ambition and a goal-oriented approach, with a passion for delivering excellent work;
• Curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• A positive, professional approach to working with clients and colleagues.

Why work at Bolt Burdon Kemp?

BBK is "full of genuinely nice people who are also fiercely bright and brilliant at their jobs" (Legal 500 2027 feedback).

At Bolt Burdon Kemp, you’ll join a people-first team at a leading clinical negligence and personal injury law firm in London, recognised for its expertise, compassion and commitment to justice. Alongside purposeful work, you’ll find flexibility, opportunities to progress and support to keep developing.

Build a rewarding legal career with benefits that support life beyond work:

• Fully flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Unlimited holiday - because we believe in work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits to support your wellbeing, including medical insurance, life assurance, subsidised gym membership and a bike-to-work scheme
• Clear career progression, backed by a genuine commitment to promoting from within
• Continuous training and development to grow your expertise, from legal know-how to leadership programmes
• A vibrant, friendly culture with regular social events, clubs and a modern office in EC1, London.

Discover more about our team and values at https://www.boltburdonkemp.co.uk/careers/

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Bolt Burdon Kemp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.