Senior Associate: Clinical Negligence (Defendant)

Browne Jacobson LLP; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Browne Jacobson LLP is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join the Clinical Negligence team in Cardiff. The role focuses on defending NHS Resolution and other defendant clients in clinical negligence claims, requiring strong advocacy and technical legal skills.

The successful candidate will handle complex matters, draft precise legal documents, and collaborate with clients and colleagues to deliver high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Solicitor specialising in clinical negligence claims.
• Defendant/claimant or catastrophic personal injury experience is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft clear, concise legal documents.
• Experience in inquest or healthcare advisory work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, high-quality legal services across complex clinical negligence matters.
• Provide exceptional client service with proactive, strategic, and commercial management of claims.
• Provide responsive secondment support to key clients - remotely and on site.
• Draft clear, concise and accurate legal documents and advice and communicate complex matters clearly.
• Assist with inquest or healthcare advisory work as an additional capability.

Job description

Browne Jacobson LLP is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join the Clinical Negligence team in Cardiff. The role focuses on defending NHS Resolution and other defendant clients in clinical negligence claims, requiring strong advocacy and technical legal skills.

The successful candidate will handle complex matters, draft precise legal documents, and collaborate with clients and colleagues to deliver high-quality service.