Clinical Negligence Solicitor in Glasgow

Location: Glasgow

Flexibility: Office focused with flexibility to work from home

Salary: Attractive and reflective of experience

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7 hour days

Closing date: 11 January 2026

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier in the event we receive a large number of applicants.

Interviews expected: mid to late January 2026

The Opportunity

You'll play a pivotal role as a primary point of contact with our valued members, offering expert legal advice and support within a scheme of delegated responsibility. You'll also collaborate with our exceptional colleagues and contribute towards MDDUS' values and customer promises under the guidance of our Legal Services leadership team. This role will primarily focus on litigation, and interested applicants should have previous clinical negligence and regulatory experience as well as a good understanding of procedures in both the Sheriff Court and the Court of Session.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing legal services to members on civil claims, GMC/GDC investigations, MPTS hearings, FAIs, and general advice queries.
• Settling claims within approved limits for damages and costs, with authority to delegate decisions to junior legal staff.
• Collaborating with medical and dental advisors to support member services.
• Assisting other departments, including contributing to publications, providing training to MDDUS staff and members, advising risk committees and actuaries, and helping develop protocols, policies, and initiatives as needed.

What you will bring

Your commitment will be instrumental in upholding our values, putting our members at the forefront of everything that we do. Alongside experience in the above key responsibilities, we specifically want to hear from any candidates who meet the following key criteria:

• Commitment to High Standards: Have a strong dedication to achieving excellent outcomes.
• Good Stakeholder Management: Can demonstrate ability to manage relationships at all levels effectively.
• Discretion and Confidentiality: Have the capability to handle sensitive information with integrity and professionalism, maintaining trust and confidentiality.
• Adaptability and Initiative: Are flexible and highly motivated with the ability to think intuitively, take initiative, and work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

What MDDUS will offer you

MDDUS offers a range of benefits to employees including but not limited to:

• 15% non-contributory employer pension contribution
• 27 Days Annual Leave per year
• 8 Bank Holiday days per year (in addition to annual leave allocation)
• Private medical cover for employees (option to cover immediate family at a cost)
• Home and office flexibility
• Holiday Buy and Sell scheme
• Group Life Insurance
• A range of additional voluntary benefits
• Employee Assistance program (EAP) to support wellbeing and remote GP services
• Numerous employee engagement initiatives

Additionally

We commit to ensuring all colleagues have:

• A collaborative and supportive team environment that fosters growth, innovation and encourages colleagues to bring the best versions of themselves to work.
• An employer who celebrates and promotes diversity and inclusion so that colleagues can work in an environment where they can be their true selves.
• An organisation that provides support to healthcare professionals when they need it most, that commitment is also extended to our colleagues through a variety of wellbeing, charity and engagement initiatives.
• We are committed to providing excellent training and support to help you deliver an outstanding service to our colleagues and to help you develop in your career.
• A competitive benefits package, with the opportunities to mix and match to suit your needs.

To apply for this role please provide a CV, cover letters are optional. If you have any questions on the role before you apply, please contact HRrecruitment@mddus.com and a member of our team will contact you as soon as possible.