At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex Clinical Negligence cases, focusing on birth injury and obstetric claims.
- Company: Highly regarded Legal 500 firm with a supportive and progressive culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, clear career progression, and a focus on work-life balance.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for business development.
- Why this job: Join a top team and make a real difference in high-value litigation.
- Qualifications: Experience in birth injury claims and managing complex legal matters.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
I am currently partnering with a highly regarded The Legal 500 ranked firm seeking to appoint a Clinical Negligence Associate Solicitor, ideally with birth injury experience as part of its continued strategic growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Associate looking to join a nationally recognised Healthcare Litigation team undertaking complex, high‑value work within a genuinely supportive and progressive environment.
The firm has an established national reputation in Clinical Negligence and Healthcare Law, acting on behalf of a broad range of regional and national clients. It combines technical excellence with a modern, collaborative culture led by an entrepreneurial leadership team focused on sustainable growth. The team is known for prioritising quality of work and collaboration over rigid billing pressures, creating a working environment that offers both high‑calibre litigation and a healthy work‑life balance.
You will manage your own caseload of complex Clinical Negligence matters, with a particular emphasis on birth injury and obstetric claims, alongside other serious and high‑value cases including:
- Birth injury and cerebral palsy claims
- Obstetric negligence matters
- Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis claims
- Surgical error cases
- Failures in medical treatment and patient care
You will work closely with experienced Partners and Senior Associates on sensitive, high‑value litigation, while developing increased responsibility and profile within the team. There will also be scope to contribute to business development and the continued growth of the practice.
About You:
- Demonstrable experience handling birth injury and obstetric claims
- Experience managing complex and high‑value matters
- Strong technical ability and attention to detail
- Commercial awareness and excellent client care skills
- A desire to progress within a nationally recognised team
This role would suit an Associate seeking to deepen their expertise in complex birth injury work while benefiting from genuine flexibility and long‑term progression opportunities.
Why Apply?
- Join a Legal 500 recognised Clinical Negligence team
- Significant exposure to complex birth injury litigation
- High‑quality, high‑value caseload
- Genuine hybrid and flexible working
- Clear and realistic career progression pathway
- Supportive and collaborative culture
If you are a Clinical Negligence Associate with birth injury experience considering your next strategic move, I would welcome a confidential discussion. Please apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment.
Clinical Negligence Solicitor in Sunderland employer: G2legal
Join a highly regarded Legal 500 ranked firm in Leeds, known for its supportive and progressive culture that prioritises quality work and collaboration over rigid billing pressures. As a Clinical Negligence Solicitor, you will benefit from significant exposure to complex cases, genuine flexibility in your working arrangements, and clear pathways for career progression within a nationally recognised team dedicated to healthcare litigation.
