Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Associate Leeds (Hybrid)

Job Description

Defendant Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Associate – Leeds (Hybrid)n Associate level (1–8 PQE guide) | Salary up to £75,000 + Bonus & Benefitsn  n An established healthcare litigation practice is recruiting a defendant clinical negligence Solicitor / Associate to join its Leeds-based team on a hybrid working basis. The role offers a varied caseload of NHS-related instructions alongside broader healthcare work, with strong support, quality supervision and clear scope to progress.n  The rolen  n You will manage your own caseload of defendant clinical negligence matters and support on wider healthcare-related work as needed. Responsibilities will typically include:

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• Running claims from initial instruction through to conclusion, including litigated matters and ADR where appropriate

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• Assessing liability, causation and quantum, and shaping case strategy from an early stage

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• Drafting key documents such as pleadings, witness evidence, instructions to experts and counsel, and formal correspondence

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• Working closely with clinicians, experts, counsel and client stakeholders to progress matters efficiently

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• Attending hearings, conferences, mediations and settlement meetings when required

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• Maintaining strong file management, reporting and reserving discipline

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• Supporting colleagues on larger or more complex matters, with potential exposure to group actions depending on the workstream

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What you’ll need

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• Qualified solicitor with experience in defendant clinical negligence / healthcare litigation

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• Prior NHS-focused work is desirable for this role (for example, NHS Resolution instructions or acting for NHS Trusts/insurers)

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• Ability to manage a technical caseload with a practical, commercially minded approach

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• Strong drafting and communication skills, with confidence dealing with experts and counsel

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• Good organisation and the ability to balance competing deadlines in a hybrid environment

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• Interest in mentoring and supporting junior colleagues is an advantage

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 Location and working patternn  

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• Leeds base with hybrid working

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• Flexible office attendance aligned to team/client requirements

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 What’s on offern  

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• High-quality defendant healthcare work and strong client exposure

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• Supportive team culture with structured development

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• Salary up to £75,000 + bonus & benefits (details available on request)

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