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 & Benefits n   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 role n   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: n   n   n n Running claims from initial instruction through to conclusion, including litigated matters and ADR where appropriate n Assessing liability, causation and quantum, and shaping case strategy from an early stage n Drafting key documents such as pleadings, witness evidence, instructions to experts and counsel, and formal correspondence n Working closely with clinicians, experts, counsel and client stakeholders to progress matters efficiently n Attending hearings, conferences, mediations and settlement meetings when required n Maintaining strong file management, reporting and reserving discipline n Supporting colleagues on larger or more complex matters, with potential exposure to group actions depending on the workstream n n What you’ll need n   n   n   n n n   n   n n Qualified solicitor with experience in defendant clinical negligence / healthcare litigation n Prior NHS-focused work is desirable for this role (for example, NHS Resolution instructions or acting for NHS Trusts/insurers) n Ability to manage a technical caseload with a practical, commercially minded approach n Strong drafting and communication skills, with confidence dealing with experts and counsel n Good organisation and the ability to balance competing deadlines in a hybrid environment n Interest in mentoring and supporting junior colleagues is an advantage n n   Location and working pattern n   n   n   n n Leeds base with hybrid working n Flexible office attendance aligned to team/client requirements n n   What’s on offer n   n   n   n n High-quality defendant healthcare work and strong client exposure n Supportive team culture with structured development n Salary up to £75,000 + bonus & benefits (details available on request) n n   n   n  …