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Solicitor

Weightmans

Cardiff

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

An established law firm is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to manage complex cases and lead initiatives within a supportive environment. This role offers the chance to work with a specialist healthcare team, ensuring clients receive top-tier legal representation. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in the healthcare sector and a minimum of 5 years PQE. The firm prides itself on its commitment to employee development and a flexible working culture, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in law.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Pension plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Offers & discounts

Reward and recognition scheme

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years PQE in clinical negligence or related field.
Strong technical ability and knowledge of CPR.

Responsibilities

Manage high value and complex clinical negligence cases.
Conduct investigations and liaise with various parties.
Lead business development initiatives.

Skills

Clinical Negligence

Legal Research

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Client Liaison

Education

Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent)

Tools

Legal Software

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Our specialist Healthcare team covers all aspects of healthcare and related areas of law and practice, including clinical negligence for both public and private bodies, clinical governance, safety and learning, consent to treatment, healthcare regulatory and mental health. We provide a supportive, proactive service based on a deep understanding of NHS procedures and the social/political background of public healthcare. Our expert team includes doctors and nurses among other health professionals, all with specialist medical knowledge in key areas.

The ethos of the team is to work hard for our clients so that we secure the right outcome for them. In so doing we improve our technical skills and enhance our ability to meet the clients’ needs as they evolve. The healthcare sector is fast moving and the challenge of working for our clients provides very interesting work.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated to develop their own and our teams’ practices. We will provide a supportive environment in which to work.

Solicitor (or equivalent) to manage complex and high value defendant clinical negligence claims, develop junior lawyers, contribute to and lead client facing initiatives.

We pride ourselves on having excellent development opportunities for progression alongside a flexible working culture and are looking for NHS Resolution or Defendant PMI experienced talent to increase our offering across all aspects of healthcare law.

Key responsibilities

Manage case load of litigated and pre-litigated high value/complex clinical negligence cases
Conduct relevant investigations in a timely and efficient manner in order to repudiate or conclude the claim
Liaise with various parties such as litigants in person, claimant's solicitors, clients, counsel, experts etc
The PA role will come with an expectation of experience in business development (BD) or operational/supervisory (Ops) experience
Complete MI procedures
Adhere to client protocols
Achieve financial and chargeable targets
Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and key progress indicators are adhered to
Contribute to and lead client facing and business development initiatives
Comply with relevant policies and procedures
Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

You will also ensure that you comply with the relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures, and consistently work in accordance with our values.

About You

You will be a qualified solicitor (or equivalent), minimum 5 years PQE. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have/be:

Genuine and demonstrable interest in healthcare sector
Experience in defendant clinical negligence ideally but claimant experience also welcomed
Excellent technical ability and knowledge of CPR
Disciplined time management and organisational skills
Capacity to rigorously investigate and analyse evidence
Ability to multi-task and prioritise
Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets and SLAs
Experience of working to KPIs
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Flexible approach

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.

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Why work for us

Weightmans is a Top 40 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer and 5th overall employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2025 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK.

We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer.

Click here to find out more about industry recognition for excellence, through our achievements, awards and accreditations.

The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation."

We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do.

We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process.

Please feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application.

Work for a firm where people matter – work for Weightmans – We See the possibility in you.

As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of benefits including;

28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time) / Lateral Hires will differ*
Hybrid working including provision of home office equipment*
Pension plan
Life Insurance 4 x salary
Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
Discounted gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
Offers & discounts
Great reward and recognition scheme

*there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm.

* lateral hires and Legal Director’s annual holiday entitlement and benefits will differ from those above

Please note

We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available.
Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.
The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team.
We are open to part time/job share applicants.

Recruitment agencies (PSL /non-PSL)

Weightmans operates a strict 'preferred supplier list' (PSL) and is committed to working closely with the recruitment agencies that feature on that list. As such, Weightmans does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs, profiles or any other introductions from both our PSL and non-PSL agencies. If a PSL or non-PSL agency chooses to submit a speculative or unsolicited CV, profile, or introduction without instruction from a member of Weightmans’ recruitment team, we will reserve the right to treat the introduction as a gift and contact the candidate directly without accepting or entering into the agency’s terms nor being liable for a recruitment fee.

Eligibility to work in the UK

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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