Clinical Negligence Solicitor/Associate
JOB_53630824755905Job type
PermanentLocation
Southampton (Hybrid)Working Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Private PracticeIndustry
LegalPay
Competitive
Fantastic Clinical Risk Solicitor/Associate role at a Top-Tier UK Law Firm in Southampton
Your new firm
Our client is a highly regarded UK law firm with a strong reputation in healthcare and insurance sectors. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence, the firm combines ambitious growth plans with a genuine focus on its people. They are now looking to expand their Clinical Risk team, creating an excellent opportunity for lawyers who want to work on high-quality matters within a dynamic and growing practice.
Our client is a highly regarded UK law firm with a strong reputation in healthcare and insurance sectors. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence, the firm combines ambitious growth plans with a genuine focus on its people. They are now looking to expand their Clinical Risk team, creating an excellent opportunity for lawyers who want to work on high-quality matters within a dynamic and growing practice.
Your new role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical negligence lawyer to join a leading Clinical Risk team in Southampton. The team acts for major healthcare providers and insurers, handling complex, high-value defendant clinical negligence claims. You will manage a varied caseload, including drafting pleadings, witness statements, and letters of response, as well as negotiating and mediating claims. You’ll act as the main client contact, provide commercially focused advice, and ensure compliance with client protocols. In addition, you’ll supervise and mentor junior fee earners, contribute to training and knowledge sharing, and play an active role in business development initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical negligence lawyer to join a leading Clinical Risk team in Southampton. The team acts for major healthcare providers and insurers, handling complex, high-value defendant clinical negligence claims. You will manage a varied caseload, including drafting pleadings, witness statements, and letters of response, as well as negotiating and mediating claims. You’ll act as the main client contact, provide commercially focused advice, and ensure compliance with client protocols. In addition, you’ll supervise and mentor junior fee earners, contribute to training and knowledge sharing, and play an active role in business development initiatives.
What you’ll need to succeed
You will be a qualified solicitor with experience in clinical negligence or insurance law, ideally gained at a national or specialist firm. Familiarity with NHS Resolution panel work and an understanding of healthcare sector drivers would be advantageous. You’ll bring strong technical and commercial skills, excellent organisational ability, and the confidence to work independently under pressure. A team-oriented approach, mentoring experience, and a proactive, client-focused mindset are essential.
You will be a qualified solicitor with experience in clinical negligence or insurance law, ideally gained at a national or specialist firm. Familiarity with NHS Resolution panel work and an understanding of healthcare sector drivers would be advantageous. You’ll bring strong technical and commercial skills, excellent organisational ability, and the confidence to work independently under pressure. A team-oriented approach, mentoring experience, and a proactive, client-focused mindset are essential.
What you’ll get in return
You’ll become part of a well-regarded UK firm with a strong footprint in the healthcare sector, celebrated for its collaborative and inclusive environment. The firm provides flexible and hybrid working arrangements, promotes a healthy work-life balance, and is deeply committed to supporting your professional growth. This is a forward-thinking and innovative team where you’ll have the chance to shape ideas, share expertise, and actively engage with clients. Whether you’re seeking full-time or part-time flexibility, this role offers an exceptional opportunity for Clinical Risk lawyers based in the South or those looking to relocate to the region.
You’ll become part of a well-regarded UK firm with a strong footprint in the healthcare sector, celebrated for its collaborative and inclusive environment. The firm provides flexible and hybrid working arrangements, promotes a healthy work-life balance, and is deeply committed to supporting your professional growth. This is a forward-thinking and innovative team where you’ll have the chance to shape ideas, share expertise, and actively engage with clients. Whether you’re seeking full-time or part-time flexibility, this role offers an exceptional opportunity for Clinical Risk lawyers based in the South or those looking to relocate to the region.
What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role or would like further information, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
If this job isn’t quite right for you but you’re exploring new opportunities, we’d still love to hear from you.
We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
If you are interested in this role or would like further information, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
If this job isn’t quite right for you but you’re exploring new opportunities, we’d still love to hear from you.
We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
Clinical Negligence Solicitor/AssociateJOB_536308247559052025-12-162026-03-16
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