Solicitor/Associate – Clinical Risk Specialist

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft LLP is seeking a Solicitor/Associate to join its Clinical Risk team in Newcastle. The role involves handling defendant clinical negligence matters, advising NHS bodies, insurers and private clients, and contributing to the team’s cutting-edge practice.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, draft and negotiate, and act as the primary client contact while engaging in knowledge sharing and business development activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with defendant/claimant clinical negligence or defendant personal injury experience.
• Experience at NHS Resolution panel firm is ideal
• Strong technical and organisational skills for handling diverse clinical negligence claims
• Team oriented with mentoring and coaching abilities

Responsibilities

• Handle a challenging caseload of defendant clinical negligence work for a range of clients including NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, and insurers.
• Draft legal documents, negotiate and mediate claims, and manage court deadlines.
• Direct client care as first point of contact, providing commercially-focused advice.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, training, client seminars, publications, and business development.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor

Clinical negligence

Defendant PI

Client-focused

Education

Law degree

Tools

Case management system

Job description

DAC Beachcroft LLP is seeking a Solicitor/Associate to join its Clinical Risk team in Newcastle. The role involves handling defendant clinical negligence matters, advising NHS bodies, insurers and private clients, and contributing to the team’s cutting-edge practice.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, draft and negotiate, and act as the primary client contact while engaging in knowledge sharing and business development activities.