Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Realm Recruit; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

2 office days per month

35-hour week

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Free parking

Direct access to Managing Partner

Autonomy to shape CN dept

Mentoring opportunities

Established caseload

Job summary

Realm Recruit is supporting a Growth‑minded Clinical Negligence Solicitor in Preston to take ownership of an established CN department. The role involves inheriting ~60 matters and supervising two paralegals/litigators, acting as the CN subject‑matter expert, and guiding both technical direction and commercial development.

You’ll work directly with the Managing Partner, shape the service, build referrals, and mentor junior colleagues, within a growing North West regional practice with a

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 6 years' PQE (E)
• Significant experience managing a broad range of Clinical Negligence matters (E)
• Strong technical expertise and confidence managing cases independently (E)
• Previous team leadership, supervision or mentoring experience (E)
• Ambition to take ownership of and grow a Clinical Negligence department (E)
• Ability to provide technical guidance and support to junior colleagues (E)
• Excellent client care and communication skills (E)
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to departmental development (E)
• Organised, self-sufficient and comfortable taking responsibility for decisions (E)
• Collaborative and approachable, with a willingness to contribute to the wider firm (E)
• Experience generating work through business development and professional referrals (D)

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the firm’s Clinical Negligence department (E)
• Inheriting and managing an established caseload of approximately 60 Clinical Negligence matters (E)
• Leading, supervising and supporting two paralegals/litigators (E)
• Acting as the firm’s Clinical Negligence subject‑matter expert (E)
• Providing technical guidance and overseeing the quality of work within the department (E)
• Developing and implementing plans to grow the Clinical Negligence offering (E)
• Identifying new business development opportunities (D)
• Building and maintaining relationships with referrers and professional contacts (E)
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting their professional development (E)
• Working directly with the Managing Partner to support the department’s long‑term success (E)
• Contributing to the wider firm’s continued growth and development (E)

Skills

Leadership experience

Client care

Commercial awareness

Business development

Mentoring

Organised

Education

Solicitor with 6+ PQE

Job description

Job Overview

• Take ownership of an established Clinical Negligence department, with the autonomy to shape its future growth
• Inherit an existing caseload of approximately 60 matters and lead a team of two paralegals/litigators
• Highly flexible working, with just 2 office days per month, a 35-hour week and the option of a 4-day working week

If you're an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor looking for greater autonomy, leadership responsibility and the chance to build something of your own, this Preston opportunity offers the scope to make a genuine impact.

You’ll take ownership of the firm's Clinical Negligence offering, inheriting an established caseload of approximately 60 matters while supervising two paralegals/litigators. Rather than starting a department from scratch, you’ll have existing work and support in place, alongside the freedom to develop the service and grow the team over time.

Reporting directly to the Managing Partner, you’ll become the firm’s go‑to specialist for Clinical Negligence, with responsibility for both the technical direction and commercial development of the department. This could suit an existing Team Leader or an ambitious Senior Solicitor or Associate ready to take the next step.

You’ll be joining a growing regional practice with around 120 employees across the North West. Despite its growth, the firm has maintained a grounded, family‑feel culture, with approachable leadership, an open‑door policy and a collaborative working environment.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 6 years' PQE (E)
• Significant experience managing a broad range of Clinical Negligence matters (E)
• Strong technical expertise and confidence managing cases independently (E)
• Previous team leadership, supervision or mentoring experience (E)
• Ambition to take ownership of and grow a Clinical Negligence department (E)
• Ability to provide technical guidance and support to junior colleagues (E)
• Excellent client care and communication skills (E)
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to departmental development (E)
• Organised, self‑sufficient and comfortable taking responsibility for decisions (E)
• Collaborative and approachable, with a willingness to contribute to the wider firm (E)
• Experience generating work through business development and professional referrals (D)

What you’ll be doing

• Taking ownership of the firm’s Clinical Negligence department
• Inheriting and managing an established caseload of approximately 60 Clinical Negligence matters
• Leading, supervising and supporting two paralegals/litigators
• Acting as the firm’s Clinical Negligence subject‑matter expert
• Providing technical guidance and overseeing the quality of work within the department
• Developing and implementing plans to grow the Clinical Negligence offering
• Identifying new business development opportunities
• Building and maintaining relationships with referrers and professional contacts
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting their professional development
• Working directly with the Managing Partner to support the department’s long‑term success
• Contributing to the wider firm’s continued growth and development

Salary & Benefits

• £60,000–£75,000 salary
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working with a minimum requirement of just 2 office days per month
• 35-hour working week, typically 9am–5pm
• Open to a 4-day working week or compressed hours
• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Additional Christmas closure
• Private healthcare
• Free parking
• Direct access to the Managing Partner
• Autonomy to shape and develop the Clinical Negligence department
• Opportunity to lead and mentor an existing team
• Established caseload providing a foundation for further growth
• Supportive, collaborative culture with an open‑door approach to leadership
• Long‑term opportunity to establish yourself as the firm’s leading Clinical Negligence specialist

While this advert sets out the criteria applicable to each salary band, the salary guidance given is purely indicative. The precise salary offered within that band will ultimately be determined by the hirer, taking into account the individual candidate's experience, qualifications and overall suitability for the role.