Medical Negligence Partner

BCL Legal; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in South Africa seeks a Legal Director / Partner to spearhead its medical negligence practice. This role offers the stability of a large brand while providing autonomy to develop the practice area. Candidates should have extensive experience in medical negligence and healthcare litigation, alongside strong leadership and client relationship skills. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a critical area for the business.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in medical negligence as a claimant or defendant.
• Experience in healthcare litigation and insurance-related matters.
• Proven leadership in developing a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the build-out of a medical negligence offering in a legal team.
• Define strategy and develop client relationships.
• Grow a high-performing legal team.

Skills

Medical negligence / clinical negligence expertise

Healthcare litigation knowledge

Team leadership

Client relationship development

Strategic growth delivery

Job description

Overview

Legal Director / Partner - Medical Negligence

The Opportunity

• Lead the build-out of a medical negligence offering within an established, well-resourced legal team.
• Enjoy the benefits of a quasi in-house position, combining the backing and stability of a large, recognised brand with the autonomy to shape and grow a practice area.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to define strategy, develop client relationships, and grow a high-performing team.
• Join an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation committed to investing in its people and expanding its market presence.

About You

We are keen to speak with experienced lawyers at Legal Director or Partner level who have significant experience in:

• Medical negligence / clinical negligence (claimant or defendant)
• Healthcare litigation and insurance-related matters
• Leading teams, developing client relationships, and delivering strategic growth
• You will bring a track record of leadership, commercial acumen, and the drive to develop a growing practice.

Why Apply?

• Shape and lead a national practice area with full support and resources behind you.
• Step into a role that combines in-house stability with the autonomy of private practice leadership.
• Make a real impact in a growing and strategically important area for the business.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.