At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex clinical negligence claims and support junior team members.
- Company: Award-winning law firm with a top-tier Clinical Negligence team.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, and genuine career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Focus on wellbeing and work-life balance in a dynamic workplace.
- Why this job: Work on high-profile cases in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years PQE in Clinical Negligence and strong client relationship skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 75000 £ per year.
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time
Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 (depending on experience)
A highly regarded and award-winning law firm is seeking a Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its top-tier ranked team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value claims within a well-resourced and supportive environment.
The Role
You will manage a complex caseload of high-value clinical negligence claims, including:
- Pre-action and litigated clinical negligence matters
- High-value, maximum severity injury claims
- Inquests and complex liability cases
- Claims involving significant expert evidence and technical medical issues
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing cases from instruction through to settlement or trial
- Advising clients on funding options including CFAs, legal aid and insurance-backed funding
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements and court documentation
- Instructing and liaising with experts and Counsel
- Progressing claims in line with pre-action protocols and court timetables
- Attending case management hearings, conferences and inquests where required
- Maintaining excellent client relationships and delivering high standards of client care
- Supporting junior team members on complex cases
- Contributing to team development, business planning and client relationship growth
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor with:
- 5+ years' PQE in Clinical Negligence
- Strong experience handling complex, high-value claims independently
- Excellent knowledge of litigation procedure and clinical negligence protocols
- Strong drafting, analytical and organisational skills
- Experience managing client relationships and delivering high levels of client care
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues (desirable)
- Accreditation (Law Society Panel / AvMA / APIL) desirable but not essential
- A proactive, commercially aware and team-focused approach
Benefits
- High-quality work within a top-tier Clinical Negligence team
- Exposure to complex, high-profile cases
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- A supportive, collaborative and people-focused working environment
- Strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance
How to Apply
Olivia Reed
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments can be made to the recruitment process where required.
Senior Solicitor - Clinical Negligence - Bristol - 5+ PQE employer: Chadwick Nott
Join a highly regarded and award-winning law firm in Bristol, where you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment while managing complex clinical negligence cases. With flexible hybrid working options, a competitive salary, and genuine opportunities for career progression, this firm prioritises employee wellbeing and work-life balance, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding legal work.
