Clinical Negligence Senior Solicitor – London – Up to £90,000
A leading, well-established law firm with a strong reputation in healthcare litigation is looking to appoint a Clinical Negligence Senior Solicitor to join its growing London team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Negligence Senior Solicitor to work within a specialist defendant healthcare litigation practice acting for major healthcare providers, insurers and public sector organisations on a wide range of complex and high-value clinical negligence matters in London.
You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team handling high-quality work with strong support, genuine progression opportunities and involvement in client development activity.
The Role:
- Managing litigated and pre-litigated defendant clinical negligence claims
- Acting for healthcare organisations, insurers and public sector clients
- Investigating claims to assess liability and quantum
- Drafting pleadings, reports, witness statements and correspondence
- Instructing counsel and medical experts
- Attending hearings, CMCs, mediations and trials
- Negotiating settlements and supporting resolution strategy
- Liaising with clients, experts, counsel and other stakeholders
- Ensuring accurate case progression, deadlines and compliance
- Supporting business development, training and client initiatives
- Assisting with supervision and mentoring where appropriate
About You:
- Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE
- Experience in clinical negligence or healthcare litigation
- Defendant experience preferred (claimant background considered)
- Strong understanding of CPR and litigation processes
- Confident handling complex and high-value cases
- Strong analytical skills, particularly with medical evidence
- Excellent organisation and time management
- Strong communicator with a professional client approach
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits:
- Salary up to £90,000 depending on experience
- 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Annual bonus scheme
- Private medical insurance options
- Life assurance 4x salary
- Pension scheme and financial wellbeing support
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work scheme
- Supportive and inclusive working culture
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.
Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 020 3918 1665 Mobile: 0737 602 8332
Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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