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Clinical Negligence Principal Associate

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Posted a day ago, valid for 4 days

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

£70,000 per annum

Full Time

Life Insurance

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Defendant Clinical Negligence Principal Associate at a top-tier UK law firm in Birmingham.
The role requires a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in clinical negligence.
The salary for this position is £70,000 depending on experience, along with excellent benefits including hybrid working.
Responsibilities include managing a caseload of clinical negligence files, assisting on high-value claims, and mentoring junior team members.
The firm is also open to considering claimant solicitors looking to transition into a defendant role.

Defendant Clinical Negligence Principal Associate – Birmingham Top Tier UK Law Firm | Salary £70,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits Hybrid Working (2 Days Office / 3 Days Home) My client, a top-tier UK law firm and they are looking to recruit a Defendant Clinical Negligence Principal Associate (5 years+ PQE) to join its team in Birmingham. Why Join? Due to ongoing growth, the firm is looking to add to its clinical negligence team. You will be joining a team that handles some of the most complex, high-value cases in the country, acting for clients such as NHS Resolution and private healthcare providers. My client is also happy to consider a claimant solicitor looking to move into a defendant role. What You’ll Be Doing:

Running your own caseload of fast-track and multi-track defendant clinical negligence files
Assisting Partners on high-value and complex claims, often valued in the millions
Working closely with clients to providing strategic advice
Mentoring and coaching junior members of the team

Ideal Candidate:

5 years+ PQE with experience in clinical negligence
Confident managing your own caseload and contributing to high-value cases

Salary & Benefits:

£70,000 DOE
Hybrid working (2 days in the office / 3 days from home, with court appearances office-based)
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Healthcare cover
Life insurance (4x salary)

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