Senior Associate, Defendant Clinical Negligence – Cardiff

Chadwick Nott; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Training and mentoring

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Senior Associate to join a leading national firm. You will manage a defendant clinical negligence caseload, handle high-value matters and mentor junior fee earners while contributing to business development and client engagement.

The role offers hybrid working and a clear progression path within a strong healthcare practice and supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE (or equivalent) in defendant clinical negligence.
• Experience handling complex litigation and managing own caseload.
• Excellent communication and ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience supervising junior colleagues (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of defendant clinical negligence claims, including complex and high severity matters.
• Support senior colleagues on large-scale, strategically important litigation.
• Build strong relationships with key healthcare clients and provide clear, commercially focused advice.
• Supervise and mentor junior fee earners where appropriate.
• Play an active role in business development, including training sessions, seminars and client engagement.
• Contribute to the growth and profile of the Cardiff team.

Skills

PQE 5+ years

Defendant clinical negligence

Supervising junior staff

Job description

Chadwick Nott in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Senior Associate to join a leading national firm. You will manage a defendant clinical negligence caseload, handle high-value matters and mentor junior fee earners while contributing to business development and client engagement.

The role offers hybrid working and a clear progression path within a strong healthcare practice and supportive culture.