Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor Defendant

Cape Clarke; West Kirby; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Clarke seeks a Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor to manage defendant clinical negligence litigation from Liverpool with hybrid working. Up to £85,000, dependent on experience and responsibility.

The role involves handling a defendant clinical negligence caseload, assessing liability, causation and quantum, and developing a proportionate defence strategy. You will direct evidence gathering, advise on litigation and settlement risk, and instruct experts and counsel while keeping clients

Qualifications

• Experience handling defendant clinical negligence cases.
• Strong technical analysis and practical advisory skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, costs and case strategy.

Responsibilities

• Handle defendant clinical negligence caseload and assess liability, causation and quantum.
• Direct evidence gathering and advise on litigation and settlement risk.
• Instruct experts and counsel; keep clients informed as cases develop.
• Manage deadlines, costs and case strategy; support junior colleagues.

Skills

Clinical negligence litigation

Defendant litigation

PQE 3+

Case management

Education

Law degree / Qualified solicitor

Job description

Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor – Defendant | Liverpool | Hybrid | Up to £85,000

An opportunity for a solicitor with 3+ PQE to handle defendant clinical negligence litigation in Liverpool. Hybrid working is available, with a salary of up to £85,000 depending on experience and the level of responsibility.

You will take responsibility for a defendant clinical negligence caseload, assessing liability, causation and quantum and developing a proportionate defence strategy. The work includes directing the evidence-gathering process, advising on litigation and settlement risk, instructing experts and counsel and keeping clients informed as cases develop.

You should have experience managing clinical negligence litigation with an appropriate degree of independence. We are looking for strong technical analysis, practical advice and effective control of deadlines, costs and case strategy. Experience of complex claims and supporting less experienced colleagues will be relevant to more senior appointments.

The role is based in Liverpool with hybrid working. The £85,000 figure is the upper salary ceiling; offers will reflect your experience, caseload and responsibility. PQE is a guide, and the role will be matched to your background.