At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle diverse healthcare litigation cases and support NHS and private providers.
- Company: Join a leading legal firm specialising in health and social care.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25+ days of leave, private medical insurance, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare law while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in healthcare litigation and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 44100 - 53900 £ per year.
About The Role
- Senior Associate – Clinical Negligence - Healthcare Litigation
- Leeds
- Hybrid
- Contract Type – Perm
- About HF
- People. Not just lawyers
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.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Associate or Senior Associate, who will undertake a wide variety of healthcare litigation work for the NHS and other public and private healthcare providers.
There may also be an opportunity to undertake client secondments.
This role will provide you with the opportunity to join one of the country's leading healthcare law firms
Key Responsibilities
- Pre-action investigation and drafting;
- Drafting of reports and advice to clients;
- Preparation and attendance of trials and ADR / settlement meetings / mediations;
- Interviewing witnesses and drafting of statements
- Cost management;
- Multi-party litigation;
- Negotiation of settlement;
- Preparation and attendance at Court hearings including CCMCs and application hearings
- Supervise other team members
- Client training and support activities including; presentations, seminars and webinars
- Business development activities (appropriate to role)
Skills & Competencies
- Previous healthcare litigation experience, ideally from another panel firm or medical defence insurer or indemnifier
- 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
- You’ll Enjoy
- 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
- Life Insurance & Income Protection
- Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
- Pension Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
- Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
- Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
• Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more!
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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.
