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Head of Clinical Negligence

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Douglas Scott

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United Kingdom , Hull

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Salary:

65000.00 - 100000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

A Head of Clinical Negligence is wanted for an excellent opportunity with a regional Legal 500 law firm based in York. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. The role involves shaping the department's future, managing a team, overseeing a varied and high-value caseload, and driving business growth.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the Clinical Negligence department
  • manage and supervise a team of experienced solicitors and legal professionals
  • maintain and develop a complex caseload of serious clinical negligence matters
  • support business development and marketing initiatives to grow the department
  • ensure compliance with regulatory and procedural standards

Requirements:

  • At least 10 years PQE in Clinical Negligence
  • experience managing high-value and complex cases
  • proven leadership and team management skills
  • exceptional leadership, communication and business development capabilities
  • panel membership (AvMA or Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation) is desirable but not essential

Nice to have:

Panel membership (AvMA or Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation)

What we offer:
  • Flexible working hours/hybrid working
  • company pension scheme
  • enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme
  • performance related bonus scheme
  • private healthcare, including optional coverage for your family
  • income protection
  • life assurance
  • interest free travel loan scheme
  • employee assistance programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
  • discounted gym membership
  • discounted dental scheme
  • cycle to work scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 07, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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