Reference: 4753151Job ID: 5362873Posted: 2026-08-28Closing date: 2026-11-26Location: ManchesterSalary: Competitive (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Legal / Private PracticeCompany: HaysConsultant: Alexander PayneHays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: 0161 228 7770Email: alexander.payne@hays.comYour new companyOur client is a highly-respected claimant law firm who are looking to strengthen their Manchester Clinical Negligence team. They are currently recruiting for a senior lawyer with a minimum of 4+ PQE to join on a hybrid basis.Your new roleThis Senior Clinical Negligence Lawyer role will see you:Manage high-quality clinical negligence cases from initial interview to settlement.Handle a wide range of multi-track cases, including, misdiagnoses, complex brain injury, spinal injury, and birth injury cases.Gathering and reviewing evidence.Instructing and liaising with counsel.Actively participating in conferences with counsel and expert witnesses.Handling JSMs/ADR and progressing cases through to trial (including split trials where required).Preparing profit cost forecasts and working closely with the in-house costs team to ensure accurate recovery.What you'll need to succeedQualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with a minimum of 4+ years post-qualified clinical negligence experience.Previous experience handling a high-value caseload of claimant clinical negligence claims. Excellent communication and client care skills.Ability to lead on strategy for complex litigation and advise junior team members.Excellent advocacy and negotiation skills, including experience with JSMs and ADR.Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. What you'll get in returnThis is a fantastic opportunity for senior clinical negligence lawyers where you can expect a high-quality, high-value caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters including catastrophic injury. A competitive salary is available and negotiable dependent on experience. Hybrid working is available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email Alexander.Payne@hays.com or call us now on 0161 228 7770. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4753151 - Alexander Payne
Senior Clinical Negligence Lawyer (4+ PQE) in Manchester employer: Hays
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