Senior Associate, Healthcare Litigation (Hybrid)

Horwich Farrelly; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days' annual leave (rising to 30)

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Income Protection

Electric Car Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption

Job summary

Horwich Farrelly, a leading healthcare litigation firm, invites applications for a Senior Associate in Clinical Negligence to cover NHS and other healthcare clients from Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Harrogate. This is a hybrid, permanent role.

You will oversee pre-action investigations, draft reports, attend trials and ADRs, supervise junior lawyers, and contribute to business development while upholding client confidentiality and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare litigation, NHS matters or medical defence environments.
• Ability to manage pre-action investigations, reporting and client communications.
• Evidence of handling trials, ADRs and cost management in complex cases.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers and supporting business development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pre-action investigations and drafting for healthcare claims.
• Draft reports and advice to clients and attendance at trials/ADR sessions.
• Supervise other team members and support training activities.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Healthcare litigation

Pre-action experience

Trial/ADR experience

Team supervision

Client liaison

Time management

Job description

Horwich Farrelly, a leading healthcare litigation firm, invites applications for a Senior Associate in Clinical Negligence to cover NHS and other healthcare clients from Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Harrogate. This is a hybrid, permanent role.

You will oversee pre-action investigations, draft reports, attend trials and ADRs, supervise junior lawyers, and contribute to business development while upholding client confidentiality and deadlines.