Clinical Negligence Solicitor (Grade B or Equivalent) – Remote or Hybrid in Leeds
A leading regional law firm with a well-established reputation in clinical negligence is looking to appoint an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor (Grade B or equivalent) to join its growing and highly accredited team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) who is seeking a new challenge in a progressive and supportive environment.
Working alongside a team that includes APIL, AvMA and Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel-accredited specialists, you will manage a caseload of clinical negligence matters independently and take a proactive, client-focused and commercially minded approach to your work.
This is a firm with a strong commitment to staff development and progression, offering structured career pathways and generous benefits. Hybrid and fully remote working arrangements are available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Running your own caseload of clinical negligence claims from instruction through to resolution, including litigation where required
- Providing technical guidance and support to junior colleagues across the team
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and senior management to meet team KPIs and performance goals
- Drafting legal documentation including letters of claim, instructions to experts and settlement negotiations
- Issuing and serving legal proceedings and managing claims through to trial where appropriate
- Ensuring all case progression is handled efficiently and in line with client expectations
- Supporting the Head of Department in delivering high standards of service and achieving departmental objectives
The Ideal Candidate:
- 5+ years PQE (or equivalent) in clinical negligence law
- Proven experience managing a caseload independently with excellent outcomes
- Strong communication, drafting and negotiation skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
- Sound commercial awareness and understanding of working within a target-driven legal environment
- Confidence in mentoring junior team members and sharing technical expertise
- Excellent IT skills, including experience with case management systems
Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
- 35-hour working week
- 35 days’ holiday (inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure), with the option to purchase up to 3 additional days annually
- Enhanced holiday entitlement for long service (after 5, 7 and 9 years)
- Flexible and hybrid working model for improved work-life balance
- Company sick pay and enhanced parental leave policies (including IVF support)
- Life Assurance and Medicash health plan (covering dental, optical and more)
- Funded company social events and monthly reward schemes
- Strong focus on internal promotion and personal development pathways, including Associate and Partner programmes
If you are a skilled Clinical Negligence Solicitor seeking a forward-thinking law firm with a strong track record and commitment to professional growth, this could be the perfect role for you.
To apply, please submit your CV via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
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