Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Job description

Clinical Negligence Solicitor – Nottingham – Up to £75,000

A leading UK law firm is looking to recruit a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its specialist healthcare team in Nottingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join a growing team handling a varied caseload of complex healthcare matters. You will work with a broad range of healthcare clients and have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, client relationships and wider legal experience.

The role offers a varied workload, excellent progression opportunities and a flexible working environment.

The Role:

• Manage a varied caseload of clinical negligence matters across pre-litigation and litigated claims
• Conduct claims independently or provide support on more complex matters
• Draft pleadings, correspondence and detailed legal advice
• Attend hearings and undertake advocacy where appropriate
• Provide high-quality, commercially focused advice to clients
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Support the development of junior colleagues through supervision and mentoring
• Contribute to business development and wider team initiatives
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the healthcare practice
• Ensure matters are managed efficiently and in line with agreed deadlines and service standards

About You:

• A Qualified Solicitor with experience in clinical negligence
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and claims management
• Excellent technical, drafting and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commercially aware with a client-focused approach
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Confident managing a varied caseload and competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal and IT skills

The Benefits:

• Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Private healthcare cover, with the option to extend to family members
• Life insurance of up to 4x salary
• Travel loan scheme
• Discounted gym membership / cycle to work scheme
• Dental care scheme
• Employee discounts and offers
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone.

Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 0737 602 8332

Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Nottingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-08-2026

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