Defendant Clinical negligence | NQ-8 yrs pqe | High quality work and flexible approach
Are you an ambitious solicitor with a passion for clinical negligence work? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading organisation in Leeds that values its team as much as its clients. With flexible and hybrid working options on offer, this role is designed to support your professional growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Whether you are early in your career or bringing considerable experience, this position provides the chance to work on high-quality, meaningful cases within a supportive and collegiate environment.
About the organisation
The firm is recognised as one of the UK's top 25 legal providers, renowned for its strength in insurance, dispute resolution, health, and real estate. Combining exceptional legal expertise with a pragmatic, commercially-driven approach, it acts for a diverse client base, including insurers, healthcare providers, public sector bodies, and major corporates across the UK and internationally. The firm prides itself on fostering a culture of inclusivity and professional development, where every individual’s unique contributions are celebrated. Its focus on long-term relationships, innovation, and efficient legal service delivery makes it an attractive employer for lawyers seeking to specialise in complex, high-value work within a collaborative setting.
About the role
This permanent role as a Clinical Risk Solicitor/Associate involves managing a challenging yet rewarding caseload of defendant clinical negligence claims. Your work will include drafting legal documents, engaging in negotiations and mediations, and preparing cases for court proceedings. You will act as a primary contact for clients, providing commercially focused legal advice and ensuring adherence to deadlines and protocols. The position offers exposure to a broad spectrum of clients, including NHS Trusts, NHS Resolution, medical defence organisations, and private providers, offering excellent scope for professional development.
The firm encourages participation in knowledge sharing, client seminars, and opportunities for publication and business development. Its systems and support infrastructure are designed to enable you to focus on substantive legal work while streamlining administrative tasks. The culture is highly collaborative, with a strong emphasis on mentoring and team cohesion, making it an ideal environment for those eager to develop their clinical negligence expertise.
The ideal candidate
- An NQ-8+PQE solicitor with experience in clinical negligence, complex personal injury, or insurance law.
- Experience with NHS Resolution or MDO panels would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Strong organisational and technical skills, with a pragmatic, client-focused approach.
- A willingness to mentor and collaborate within a team-oriented environment.
- An appetite for high-quality work
What makes this role stand out?
- A genuinely collegiate and approachable team with a strong social culture.
- Excellent relationships with all of the firm's leading clients, providing exposure to high-quality work.
- A broad and varied clinical negligence caseload, with the flexibility to tailor your work towards particular areas of interest or specialism.
- Well-developed technology and support systems that enable solicitors to focus on productive, fee-earning work rather than administrative tasks.
- A flexible working environment, combined with strong opportunities for career progression and a highly competitive remuneration package.
If this Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Associate opportunity aligns with your aspirations and experience, get in touch with Rachael Mann ( 0113 4677111), Sophie Linley ( 0113 2366711) or Georgia McIntype (0113 4679797), who are happy to have a further chat with you and share further information about this opportunity. We invite you to take the next step in your career with a firm that recognises and nurtures talent. Apply today to find out more.