Senior Associate EL/PL

Douglas Scott Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Gym Subsidy

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Income Protection

Nursery Scheme

Matched Pension Scheme up to 5%

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Healthcare EL/PL team. You will manage a high-quality caseload of defendant healthcare litigation, focusing on Employer's Liability and Public Liability claims, from instruction through to resolution.

The role offers hybrid working (2 days in office), a £75,000 DOE salary plus bonus and comprehensive benefits, and a clear career progression path toward Partnership or major client ownership.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or CILEX with post-qualification experience in defendant EL/PL litigation.
• Experience in healthcare-related liability matters is preferred.
• Demonstrated client-facing skills and commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Run a full caseload of defendant healthcare EL/PL matters from instruction to resolution.
• Handle high-value litigation requiring precise technical strategy.
• Manage and develop relationships with key clients and contribute to BD.
• Collaborate with partners and fee earners on market-leading solutions.

Skills

Healthcare EL/PL litigation

Client relationship mgmt

Business development

Education

UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Fellow

Job description

Senior Associate- Healthcare EL/PL

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 2 days in office)

Salary: £75,000DOE + Bonus & Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Healthcare / EL/PL Solicitor looking to advance your career with a leading, forward-thinking national practice?

Our client is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Healthcare team in Birmingham. Following a surge of new client wins and increased instruction across existing portfolios, the team is expanding to accommodate significant ongoing growth.

The Role

In this position, you will manage a high-quality caseload of complex, defendant healthcare litigation files, with a strong emphasis on Employer's Liability and Public Liability claims.

Key responsibilities include:

• Caseload Management: Running a full caseload of defendant healthcare and EL/PL litigation matters from instruction through to resolution.
• High-Value Litigation: Handling complex, high-value claims requiring technical precision and strategic dispute resolution skills.
• Client Relationship Management: Acting as a primary contact for key clients, building long-term relationships, and participating in business development initiatives.
• Team Collaboration: Working alongside top-tier partners and fee earners recognised for innovation and market-leading solutions.

Career Progression & Development

Our client is deeply committed to individual career development. From day one, every team member is placed on a structured career pathway tailored to their specific ambitions—whether your focus is achieving Partnership or taking ownership of key client accounts.

Candidate Profile

• Qualification: UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Fellow with relevant post-qualification experience (8+ PQE.
• Technical Expertise: Solid background in defendant EL/PL litigation, ideally within the healthcare sector.
• Commercial Mindset: Proactive, confident in client-facing environments, and comfortable taking part in business development activities.

Benefits include

• Life Insurance
• Gym Subsidy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days holiday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Income Protection
• Nursery Scheme
• Matched Pension Scheme up to 5%