Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor

William James Recruitment; United States; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £70,000

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical and dental insurance

Life assurance and bonus scheme

Ongoing training and career development

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor for a hybrid role within one of the UK’s established healthcare litigation teams. The position entails managing defendant clinical negligence claims, advising healthcare professionals, and drafting legal documents. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 1 year PQE in clinical negligence. This role offers a salary up to £70,000 alongside flexible working, generous leave, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year PQE in clinical negligence work.
• Experience in healthcare or medical malpractice litigation.
• Comfortable managing complex caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of defendant clinical negligence claims.
• Advise clients on complex litigation matters.
• Draft legal documents in line with reporting requirements.

Skills

Defendant clinical negligence experience

Strong analytical skills

Excellent drafting skills

Collaborative team player

Client-focused approach

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor – Hybrid / National Offices – Up to £70,000

A leading Legal 500 recognised healthcare law firm is looking to recruit a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its highly regarded national team.

This award-winning practice acts for NHS Resolution, medical defence organisations and healthcare insurers, advising on complex and high-value defendant clinical negligence and healthcare litigation matters.

You’ll work within a collaborative and nationally respected team, handling challenging cases while benefiting from flexible working, strong partner support and clear progression opportunities.

With a consistent pipeline of high-quality instructions, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist expertise within one of the UK’s most established healthcare litigation teams.

The Role

• Manage a caseload of defendant clinical negligence claims
• Act on behalf of NHS Resolution, medical defence organisations and healthcare insurers
• Advise healthcare professionals and providers on complex and high-value litigation
• Draft pleadings, witness statements and case reports in line with client reporting requirements
• Support senior lawyers on strategic and technically complex matters
• Assist with client training, relationship management and business development initiatives

About You

• A qualified solicitor with at least 1 year PQE
• Experienced in defendant clinical negligence work
• Technically strong with experience in healthcare or medical malpractice litigation
• A confident communicator with strong analytical and drafting skills
• Client-focused and comfortable managing complex caseloads
• A collaborative team player with a proactive, solutions-focused approach

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £70,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements across national offices
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Life assurance, bonus scheme and staff discounts
• Ongoing training and career development within a leading healthcare team

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Danielle Lawton

Retained Consultant

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