Senior Associate, Clinical Negligence – NHS Defence (Cardiff)

Chadwick Nott; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Exposure to high profile cases

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Senior Associate for its Clinical Negligence team. This role involves managing complex cases, supervising junior lawyers, and providing high-quality legal advice to health organizations like the NHS. Candidates must have strong clinical negligence experience and excellent interpersonal skills. The firm offers a supportive environment with flexibility for work-life balance and meaningful professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with at least 5 years PQE.
• Experience managing complex clinical negligence matters.
• Ability to provide high-quality legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of clinical negligence claims.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to junior lawyers.
• Enhance business development efforts.

Skills

Strong clinical negligence experience

Excellent technical ability

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Confidence managing a demanding caseload

Collaborative approach

Proactive, commercially minded attitude

Interest in business development

Job description

A leading national law firm in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Senior Associate for its Clinical Negligence team. This role involves managing complex cases, supervising junior lawyers, and providing high-quality legal advice to health organizations like the NHS. Candidates must have strong clinical negligence experience and excellent interpersonal skills. The firm offers a supportive environment with flexibility for work-life balance and meaningful professional growth opportunities.