Senior Clinical Negligence Lawyer (Claimant) – Hybrid

Chadwick Nott; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate solicitor to join the clinical negligence team. You will handle a demanding caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters, often high-value, with supervision on more complex cases.

The role offers hybrid working, opportunities to work with partners and senior lawyers, and a clear path to develop your profile through business development and mentoring junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 7+ PQE.
• Experience in claimant clinical negligence work.
• Strong technical ability with experience handling complex and/or high-value claims.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and case management skills.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients, experts and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters, with appropriate supervision on more complex cases
• Supporting Partners on high-value and complex litigation
• Drafting key legal documents including pleadings, witness statements, schedules of loss and settlement documentation
• Instructing and liaising with counsel, medical experts and other third parties
• Progressing claims from inception through to settlement or trial
• Contributing to business development, including networking and marketing initiatives
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members

Skills

Senior Associate

PQE 7+

Clinical negligence

Drafting skills

Relationship skills

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Chadwick Nott in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate solicitor to join the clinical negligence team. You will handle a demanding caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters, often high-value, with supervision on more complex cases.

The role offers hybrid working, opportunities to work with partners and senior lawyers, and a clear path to develop your profile through business development and mentoring junior colleagues.