Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Broughton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an Associate / Solicitor to join their prestigious Clinical Negligence Team in Edinburgh. The role involves managing serious clinical negligence claims, leading on complex matters, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates will be qualified Solicitors with relevant experience. This firm offers a hybrid working model, pension scheme, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Pension scheme

Life assurance & income protection

Career progression

Qualifications

• NQ-3 years PQE+ in personal injury or clinical negligence law required.
• Experience in managing serious clinical negligence claims.
• Ability to lead client meetings and handle complex negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of serious clinical negligence claims.
• Lead on birth injury, brain injury, and other complex matters.
• Draft complex legal documentation and court submissions.

Skills

Strong time management

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Qualified Solicitor – Law Society of Scotland

Job description

Service Care Legal are currently working with a leading UK law firm, who are seeking an Associate / Solicitor to join their prestigious Clinical Negligence Team based in Edinburgh.This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious legal professional to handle a caseload of complex and high-value clinical negligence claims, including birth injury, brain injury, and amputation cases, while also mentoring junior team members.Key Responsibilities:Manage a full caseload of serious clinical negligence claims.Lead on birth injury, brain injury, and other complex matters.Ensure full compliance with case and time management protocols. Lead client meetings and handle complex negotiations.Draft complex legal documentation and court submissions.Requirements:Qualified Solicitor – Law Society of Scotland- NQ-3 years PQE+ Experience in personal injury or clinical negligence law (essential).Strong time management and communication skills.Ability to work under pressure, manage KPIs, and prioritise deadlines.Benefits:Hybrid working modelPension schemeLife assurance & income protectionCareer progression in an award-winning firm