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Clinical Negligence Solicitor

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Douglas Scott

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Location:
United Kingdom , Liverpool

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Employment contract

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Salary:

40000.00 - 47000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join a leading UK law firm’s dynamic healthcare team. My client is renowned for delivering expert advice across all aspects of healthcare law, including clinical negligence, patient safety, consent, and mental health. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of complex and high-value defendant clinical negligence claims, often on behalf of NHS Trusts and the NHS Resolution. This role offers the chance to work within a supportive, high-performing team that values technical excellence, innovation, and personal development.

Job Responsibility:

  • Handle pre-litigated and litigated clinical negligence claims
  • Engage directly with clients, experts, and counsel
  • Achieve billing and client service targets
  • Contribute to team development, training, and profile-raising initiatives
  • Stay up to date with legal developments and adhere to client SLAs

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 4 years’ PQE in clinical negligence (defendant side preferred)
  • Strong advocacy, analytical and communication skills
  • Excellent understanding of CPR and healthcare sector protocols
  • Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members is advantageous

Nice to have:

Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members

What we offer:
  • Hybrid working
  • Excellent benefits
  • Career progression

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 26, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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