Senior PI & Clinical Negligence Solicitor – Hybrid

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Group Income Protection

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Parking near office

25 days leave

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Solicitor in the Watford area. The role requires managing multi-track claims, including high-value matters, with direct client responsibility and supervision of trainees.

The successful candidate will have at least 10 years PQE, England & Wales qualification, and a proven track record in UK claimant matters, negotiations and complex medical negligence cases.

Qualifications

• Must be a Solicitor in England and Wales
• At least 10 years’ post-qualification experience
• Recent claimant PI or clinical negligence experience in a UK practice
• Experience handling multi-track claims £100,000+
• Strong drafting, negotiation and evidence-analysis skills

Responsibilities

• Manage PI and clinical negligence claims from instruction through settlement or trial
• Handle multi-track claims valued at £100,000+
• Assess liability, causation, quantum and litigation risk
• Obtain and review medical records and expert evidence
• Draft pleadings, witness statements and settlement documents
• Liaise with clients, medical experts, Counsel and insurers
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation
• Progress litigated matters with court directions
• Maintain accurate files, time recording and billing
• Supervise trainees and junior colleagues
• Support departmental profitability while maintaining client care
• Develop strong client relationships and contribute to BD

Skills

Client management

Litigation strategy

Drafting/negotiation

Evidence analysis

Education

Solicitor qualified in England & Wales

Tools

Medical records review

Job description

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Solicitor in the Watford area. The role requires managing multi-track claims, including high-value matters, with direct client responsibility and supervision of trainees.

The successful candidate will have at least 10 years PQE, England & Wales qualification, and a proven track record in UK claimant matters, negotiations and complex medical negligence cases.