Clinical Negligence Associate

Your new companyOur client is a leading national legal practice, who is seeking an Associate to join its specialist Healthcare division. This role will see you working on a high-quality caseload of clinical negligence matters and inquests. This role offers exposure to complex, high-profile cases with significant impact across the healthcare sector and is ideal for candidates with a strong interest in clinical negligence and healthcare law. The department is consistently ranked as a top-tier provider of defendant clinical negligence services. Successful candidates will gain access to excellent career development, mentorship from leading practitioners and a wide range of challenging work.This role is open to claimant and defendant clinical negligence solicitors / chartered legal executives. Your new role

This Clinical Negligence Associate role will see you:

• Running a varied caseload of clinical negligence matters.
• Acting for a broad range of healthcare sector clients.
• Supporting preparation for inquests and assisting on more complex claims.
• Managing client relationships and attending relevant events.
• Providing clear, commercially focused legal advice.
• Supporting wider team projects and business development.

What you'll need to succeed

• UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with full litigation rights (NQ+).
• Claimant or defendant experience in clinical negligence (defendant experience is preferable)
• Strong communication and client-handling skills.
• Understanding of insurance and coverage issues is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, drafting and organisational capabilities.

What you'll get in return

• Very competitive salary and hybrid working structure
• Joining a highly ranked, reputable healthcare law team.
• High-quality, varied caseload and exposure to complex matters.
• Structured professional development and career progression.
• Supportive, collaborative working environment.

What you need to do now

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