Medical Negligence Solicitor – Complex Injury (Claimant)
Closing Date : 30 November 2026 06:00 pm
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced claimant clinical negligence solicitor with 4–8 years’ PQE to join our Complex Injury team in London. This is a rare opportunity to work on some of the most complex and high-value medical negligence claims, combining technical legal excellence with the chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of people affected by life-changing injury.
Led by Josh Hughes, our team offers more than the next step in your career. You will have the scope to become a recognised specialist in complex and catastrophic injury claims, be part of the future growth of the team and build trusted, long-term relationships with clients whose cases demand both exceptional judgement and genuine humanity.
What makes this role different
- Lead meaningful claims for clients with life-changing injuries, combining strategic litigation with a genuinely client-centred approach
- Develop your expertise through complex, catastrophic clinical negligence work, supported by colleagues who are leaders in their field
- Contribute to business development, supporting the firm's reputation whilst also building your own profile in the market.
What you’ll bring
- Qualification as a solicitor with 4–8 years’ PQE and a strong record of acting for claimants in clinical negligence matters
- An appetite to contribute beyond your caseload, with the energy to develop relationships, spot opportunities and strengthen the profile of both the firm and your practice
- Sound judgement, ambition and the determination to secure outstanding outcomes in demanding cases
- Curiosity and drive to support your overall career development
- Empathy, clarity and a collaborative instinct to support clients through the most consequential moments of their lives.
Why build your career at Bolt Burdon Kemp?
“BBK is "full of genuinely nice people who are also fiercely bright and brilliant at their jobs". (Legal 500 2027 feedback).
At Bolt Burdon Kemp, specialist expertise and human impact go hand in hand. You’ll join a people-first team at a leading clinical negligence and personal injury law firm in London, where complex work, autonomy and compassion are equally valued.
You’ll also have the freedom and support to build a rewarding career that works for your life:
- Genuinely flexible working arrangements, giving you meaningful control over how work fits around your life.
- Unlimited holiday, trusting you to take the time you need to perform at your best.
- A thoughtful wellbeing package, including medical insurance, life assurance, subsidised gym membership and a bike-to-work scheme.
- A clear route to progression in a firm with a genuine record of developing and promoting its own people.
- Development that grows with you, from advanced legal expertise to future leadership capability.
- A connected, friendly culture with regular social events, clubs and a modern office in EC1, London.
We’re committed to ensuring every candidate feels comfortable throughout the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know at the application stage.
Bolt Burdon Kemp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.
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Medical Negligence Solicitor – Complex Injury (Claimant) employer: Bolt Burdon Kemp
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