At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team tackling healthcare litigation and making a real difference.
- Company: Hempsons, a leading legal expert in health and social care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, life insurance, and a supportive workplace.
- Other info: Flexible working locations and opportunities for client secondments.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that delivers innovative solutions in healthcare law.
- Qualifications: Experience in healthcare litigation or a completed seat in clinical negligence.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Flexible Location - Manchester, Leeds, Harrogate, Newcastle or London
Hybrid Contract Type – Perm
About HF People. Hempsons are part of the HF group of companies and are leading legal experts in the sectors of health and social care, charities, clinical negligence and professional support and advice for medical practitioners. They support the NHS and other organisations across the public, private and third sectors, delivering expert legal advice drawn from deep sector knowledge and experience.
About the team Our 70+ strong team of lawyers advise NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts and medical defence organisations on wide ranging and important issues providing intelligent and novel solutions and have been described as ‘second to none’ by Chambers and Partners.
We are looking for an enthusiastic healthcare litigation lawyer NQ-4 PQE level with strong clinical negligence experience to join our Healthcare Litigation team and work alongside them on the extensive range of services we provide.
What you’ll be doing
- Undertake a wide variety of healthcare litigation work for the NHS and other public and private healthcare providers.
- Pre-action investigation and drafting.
- Drafting of reports and advice to clients in and out of litigation.
- Preparation and attendance of trials and mediations.
- Interviewing witnesses and drafting of statements.
- Cost management; Multi-party litigation; ADR/mediation and attendance at settlement meetings.
- Negotiation of settlement.
- Preparation and attendance at Court hearings including CCMCs and application hearings.
- Client training and support activities including presentations, seminars and webinars.
- Business development activities (appropriate to role).
What do I need?
- Previous healthcare litigation experience, ideally from another panel firm or medical defence insurer or indemnifier or if you are newly qualified, to have completed a seat in clinical negligence.
- Familiar with issues relevant to our clients within the healthcare sector.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills.
- Able to uphold strong confidentiality and ensure compliance with client requirements.
- Able to work to tight deadlines and targets.
- Flexible and willing to take on a varied workload.
- Able to work as part of a wider team.
What’s in it for you? Apart from the competitive salary you’d expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We’re committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success. You’ll enjoy: 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme Life Insurance.
Clinical Negligence Solicitor - Healthcare Litigation employer: Hf
Hempsons is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for healthcare litigation solicitors in Leeds. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, the firm provides an extensive benefits package, including flexible working options, generous leave policies, and opportunities for professional growth, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to meaningful legal work in the health and social care sectors.
