Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Clinical Negligence Solicitor - Leeds

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor (NQ to Grade C level or equivalent) to join a highly regarded and progressive legal practice in Leeds. Renowned for the quality and complexity of its work, the firm offers a genuinely flexible, hybrid working model alongside a supportive environment that actively encourages career development and progression.

The Role

You will join a well-established and respected Clinical Negligence team, known for handling high-quality, complex cases and achieving excellent outcomes for clients. The department is made up of experienced and accredited specialists, offering exposure to technically challenging and rewarding work across all stages of litigation.

Working as part of this collaborative team, you will manage your own caseload under supervision while also supporting senior lawyers on more complex matters. You will be involved in the full litigation lifecycle, from initial instruction through to resolution, gaining invaluable experience and developing your expertise within a forward-thinking environment.

This role also offers the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the continued growth of the team-making it ideal for a Solicitor looking to take the next meaningful step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical negligence caseload from instruction to resolution, with appropriate supervision
• Support senior lawyers on high-value and complex cases
• Draft key legal documentation, including letters of claim and instructions to experts
• Conduct litigation, including issuing and serving proceedings where required
• Liaise with clients, medical experts and counsel
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to junior team members
• Maintain accurate time recording and meet performance targets
• Contribute to efficient, proactive and commercially focused case progression

About You

• Qualified Solicitor (NQ-5 years PQE) or equivalent experience in clinical negligence
• Proven experience handling clinical negligence or complex personal injury matters
• Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Commercially aware with a client-focused approach
• Confident communicator and collaborative team player
• Proficient with case management systems and Microsoft Office

Why Join This Firm?

This firm stands out for its genuine commitment to flexibility, employee wellbeing and long-term career development. With a modern, progressive culture, it offers clear pathways for advancement and supports individuals in building their expertise through high-quality work and structured development opportunities.

Benefits include:

• 35-hour working week
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• 35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays and Christmas closure), with the option to purchase additional days
• Additional long service leave
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice option
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan (including dental, optical and wellbeing support)
• Enhanced parental leave policies, including IVF support
• Company sick pay
• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Regular funded social events and team activities
• Monthly recognition incentives
• Ongoing training and development, including support for further qualifications

If you're a Clinical Negligence Solicitor seeking high-quality work within a flexible, progressive firm that truly invests in its people and offers clear routes for career progression, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Apply today or get in touch with Rachael Atherton for a confidential discussion.