Solicitor/Associate – Clinical Risk

Overview

In this role you join the Clinical Risk team in Leeds to manage defendant clinical negligence work for a range of clients, including NHS bodies, insurers, and independent providers. You will handle a demanding caseload, draft and negotiate, and keep cases on track for court deadlines while advising clients directly. Collaboration and knowledge sharing are encouraged to support team success and business development. This is a chance to contribute to a renowned, progressive practice and shape outcomes for high-stakes clinical claims.

Pay / Benefits

• Disability Confident Scheme employer
• inclusive recruitment process

Responsibilities

• Manage a challenging caseload of defendant clinical negligence claims for diverse clients
• Draft legal documents, negotiate, and mediate claims
• Prepare cases for court deadlines and litigation milestones
• Act as first point of contact for clients, providing commercially focused legal advice
• Contribute to non-fee-earning activities
• Participate in knowledge sharing, training, client seminars, publication writing, and business development

Key requirements

• Solicitor/Associate ~18 months PQE+
• Experience in clinical negligence, personal injury, civil litigation, or insurance law
• NHS Resolution or MDO panel firm experience desirable but not essential
• Strong technical and organisational skills with methodical case handling
• Ability to adopt a commercial, client-focused perspective
• Team-oriented with willingness to mentor and supervise juniors
• Experience with an IT case management system

• client-focused
• team player
• mentoring and coaching
• clinical negligence
• personal injury
• civil litigation

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