Senior Clinical Negligence Lawyer (4+ PQE)

Company: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Job Description

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Your new company

n Our client is a highly-respected claimant law firm who are looking to strengthen their Manchester Clinical Negligence team. They are currently recruiting for a senior lawyer with a minimum of 4+ PQE to join on a hybrid basis.

Your new role

n This Senior Clinical Negligence Lawyer role will see you:

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  • Manage high-quality clinical negligence cases from initial interview to settlement.
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  • Handle a wide range of multi-track cases, including, misdiagnoses, complex brain injury, spinal injury, and birth injury cases.
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  • Gathering and reviewing evidence.
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  • Instructing and liaising with counsel.
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  • Actively participating in conferences with counsel and expert witnesses.
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  • Handling JSMs/ADR and progressing cases through to trial (including split trials where required).
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  • Preparing profit cost forecasts and working closely with the in-house costs team to ensure accurate recovery.
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  • Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with a minimum of 4+ years post-qualified clinical negligence experience.
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  • Previous experience handling a high-value caseload of claimant clinical negligence claims.
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  • Excellent communication and client care skills.
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  • Ability to lead on strategy for complex litigation and advise junior team members.
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  • Excellent advocacy and negotiation skills, including experience with JSMs and ADR.
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  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
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What you'll get in return

n This is a fantastic opportunity for senior clinical negligence lawyers where you can expect a high-quality, high-value caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters including catastrophic injury. A competitive salary is available and negotiable dependent on experience. Hybrid working is available.

What you need to do now

n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Posted: September 10th, 2026