Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Job description

Clinical Negligence - Associate / Solicitor – Leeds – Up to £70,000

An excellent opportunity to join a specialist healthcare team advising on a broad range of healthcare law matters.

The team works closely with insurer and healthcare clients on complex and evolving matters within a fast-paced sector, offering high-quality, interesting work and the opportunity to develop strong technical expertise. Due to continued growth, the firm is now seeking a Qualified Solicitor to join its Leeds office.

You will assist Partners while also managing your own caseload of defendant clinical negligence claims, ranging in value and complexity from initial notification through to trial.

The Role

• Managing and assisting on a caseload of defendant clinical negligence claims
• Liaising with insurer clients, brokers, insureds and witnesses to gather evidence
• Instructing experts and counsel as appropriate
• Attending court hearings, conferences and Joint Settlement Meetings
• Drafting correspondence, reports and case strategies
• Supporting the supervision and development of junior team members
• Ensuring compliance with CPR, pre-action protocols, data protection and client SLAs
• Meeting agreed financial targets, KPIs and quality standards

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 1+ years’ PQE (or equivalent litigation experience)
• Experience in defendant clinical negligence, whether insurer or NHS-related
• Strong working knowledge of CPR and the Clinical Negligence Pre-Action Protocol
• Open to candidates looking to transition from defendant large loss or disease litigation
• Strong analytical and tactical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Commercial, client-focused and solution driven
• Confident working independently and collaboratively within a team
• Interested in business development, client training and knowledge sharing

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary of up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Generous bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays – plus the option to buy additional days
• Hybrid approach to working
• Private medical insurance
• Dental plan insurance
• Life assurance

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

Direct Dial: Office Number 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0737 602 8332

Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-03-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English