Senior Solicitor – Clinical Negligence – Bristol – 5+ PQE
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time
Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 (depending on experience)
A highly regarded and award-winning law firm is seeking a Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its top-tier ranked team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value claims within a well-resourced and supportive environment.
The Role
You will manage a complex caseload of high-value clinical negligence claims, including:
- Pre-action and litigated clinical negligence matters
- High-value, maximum severity injury claims
- Inquests and complex liability cases
- Claims involving significant expert evidence and technical medical issues
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing cases from instruction through to settlement or trial
- Advising clients on funding options including CFAs, legal aid and insurance-backed funding
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements and court documentation
- Instructing and liaising with experts and CounselProgressing claims in line with pre-action protocols and court timetables
- Attending case management hearings, conferences and inquests where required
- Maintaining excellent client relationships and delivering high standards of client care
- Supporting junior team members on complex cases
- Contributing to team development, business planning and client relationship growth
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor with:
- 5+ years’ PQE in Clinical Negligence
- Strong experience handling complex, high-value claims independently
- Excellent knowledge of litigation procedure and clinical negligence protocols
- Strong drafting, analytical and organisational skills
- Experience managing client relationships and delivering high levels of client care
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues (desirable)
- Accreditation (Law Society Panel / AvMA / APIL) desirable but not essential
- A proactive, commercially aware and team-focused approach
Benefits
- High-quality work within a top-tier Clinical Negligence team
- Exposure to complex, high-profile cases
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- A supportive, collaborative and people-focused working environment
- Strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance
How to Apply
Olivia Reedoliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments can be made to the recruitment process where required.
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