Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Clinical Negligence Solicitor - Leeds

A well-regarded, nationally recognised law firm is looking to appoint a Grade B Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its established and growing team. This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced Solicitor seeking high-quality work, greater flexibility and a genuinely supportive working environment.

The Opportunity

This role offers a high degree of flexibility. It can be undertaken fully remotely, with an expectation of circa two days per month in the firm's northern office, or alternatively on a hybrid or office-based arrangement in Leeds, depending on your preference.

You will join a specialist clinical negligence team with a strong reputation for technical excellence and client care. The team handles a broad range of complex and sensitive matters, providing you with the opportunity to manage a varied and intellectually engaging caseload.

Working autonomously, you will take responsibility for progressing cases from instruction through to resolution, adopting a strategic and commercially aware approach. You will also collaborate with medical experts, counsel and colleagues to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.

In addition to fee-earning responsibilities, you will play a key role within the wider team-supporting junior lawyers, contributing to knowledge sharing and maintaining high standards of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clinical negligence claims from inception to conclusion
• Take a proactive and strategic approach to litigation and settlement
• Draft key legal documentation, including Letters of Claim and expert instructions
• Liaise effectively with clients, experts, counsel and other stakeholders
• Negotiate settlements and manage proceedings where required
• Support team performance objectives in collaboration with senior colleagues
• Mentor and assist in the development of junior team members
• Ensure accurate and compliant file management at all times

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in clinical negligence (aligned to Grade B level)
• Demonstrable experience handling a varied caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Commercially aware, with a strategic approach to case handling
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues
• Confident using case management systems and Microsoft Office

The Offering

The firm is known for its progressive and people-focused culture, offering a working environment where flexibility, wellbeing and professional development are prioritised.

Key benefits include:

• Flexible working options - remote, hybrid, or office-based
• 35-hour working week
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• 35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays and Christmas closure), with option to purchase more
• Additional leave for long service
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice options
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan (covering medical, dental and optical expenses)
• Enhanced parental leave and fertility support
• Company sick pay
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Regular team events and recognition initiatives

Apply Now

This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that combines high-quality clinical negligence work with genuine flexibility and long-term career development.

Please apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment.