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Defendant Clinical Negligence Associate/Senior Associate

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  • Job type

    Permanent

  • Location

    Birmingham, Sheffield or Newcastle

  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time

  • Specialism

    Private Practice

  • Industry

    Legal

  • Pay

    £Very Competitive + Bonus
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Defendant Clinical Negligence Associate/Senior Associate sought after by leading defendant (claimants welcome)

Your new company
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join a leading international law firm’s Healthcare team. This role offers the chance to work on complex, high-profile matters on behalf of public and private healthcare clients, including NHS bodies and medical insurers.

You will be part of a highly regarded team recognised in the legal directories for its expertise in defendant clinical negligence. The position provides significant exposure to challenging and sensitive work, alongside clear progression opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Claimant clinical negligence lawyers are encouraged to apply.

Your new role
As a Defendant Clinical Negligence Associate/Senior Associate, you will:
  • Join a highly regarded Healthcare team specialising in defendant clinical negligence work
  • Handle a diverse caseload of clinical negligence claims on behalf of NHS bodies, insurers and private healthcare providers
  • Manage matters from initial instruction through to resolution, including litigation where required
  • Advise on liability, causation and quantum in complex and high-value claims
  • Assist with inquests and, where applicable, judicial review proceedings
  • Deliver clear, strategic and commercially focused advice on sensitive and often high-profile cases
  • Work with a broad client base including NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, health and social care insurers, and independent hospitals and practitioners.
  • Gain exposure to related areas such as health law, regulatory matters and insurance coverage issues
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular contact and high-quality service delivery
  • Contribute to business development initiatives, including attending client events and supporting relationship growth
  • Collaborate with colleagues across a national team, benefiting from shared expertise and best practice


What you'll need to succeed
  • Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales (NQ+) or CILEX qualification with relevant experience
  • Previous experience in clinical negligence work (defendant experience preferred but applications from claimant clinical negligence lawyers encouraged).
  • Strong understanding of litigation processes and healthcare-related legal issues
  • Exposure to insurance and coverage matters (desirable)
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills
  • A genuine interest in healthcare law and a desire to build a long-term career in this field


What you'll get in return
  • Very competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Exposure to high-quality, complex legal work
  • Clear career progression within a leading healthcare practice
  • Ability for strong claimant clinical negligence lawyers to retrain into defendant work
  • Access to structured training, mentoring and development programmes
  • Opportunities for secondments (including client and international placements)
  • A collaborative and inclusive working culture


What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email [email protected] or call us now on 0161 228 7770.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.