Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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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
What you need to do now
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