Job Description
In-House Healthcare Solicitor
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Location: Leeds – Hybrid Working
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Salary: Very Competitive + Bonus
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CapeClarke is working with a well-established organisation operating within the healthcare sector to recruit an In-House Healthcare Solicitor for its Leeds-based claims team.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor or experienced healthcare claims professional to move into a varied in-house position, managing a portfolio of complex claims while providing support and guidance to healthcare professionals.
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The Role
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You will take responsibility for the effective management and resolution of clinical negligence claims, using your technical expertise and commercial judgement to develop appropriate case strategies and achieve fair outcomes.
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Key responsibilities will include:
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- Managing a varied caseload of clinical negligence and healthcare claims from initial notification through to resolution
- Developing clear case strategies and ensuring claims are progressed efficiently
- Assessing liability, causation, quantum, limitation and costs
- Setting and reviewing accurate financial reserves
- Managing and challenging legal costs and other third-party expenditure
- Working closely with panel solicitors, medical experts and other external advisers
- Providing clear, practical and empathetic advice to healthcare professionals throughout the claims process
- Identifying risk and making appropriate decisions regarding settlement, defence and escalation
- Ensuring files are handled in accordance with internal governance, regulatory requirements and service standards
- Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Contributing to wider projects, process improvements and knowledge-sharing across the claims team
- Supporting and mentoring less experienced colleagues where appropriate
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The Candidate
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The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience handling clinical negligence or healthcare matters.
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Applications are welcomed from candidates with either claimant or defendant clinical negligence experience, as well as experienced healthcare claims professionals with a strong technical background.
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You should be able to demonstrate:
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- Strong clinical negligence claims experience
- Sound technical knowledge and commercial judgement
- The ability to manage complex files independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A confident but empathetic approach when dealing with healthcare professionals
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance competing priorities
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The role offers a highly competitive salary, bonus, excellent benefits and hybrid working from the Leeds office.
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For a confidential discussion about this In-House Healthcare Solicitor opportunity, please contact Alex Groom at CapeClarke Legal Recruitment on 07551 663708 or email alex.groom@capeclarke.com.
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