Defendant Clinical Negligence Associate/Senior Associate

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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

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