Overview
In this role you will manage complex and high-value defendant clinical negligence claims within a vibrant healthcare practice. You will lead investigations, coordinate with claimants, clients, counsel, and experts, and contribute to client-facing initiatives. The position offers development opportunities, flexible working, and a supportive environment to grow your expertise in healthcare law. You will work to meet financial and quality targets while upholding Weightmans’ values and policies. This role suits a motivated solicitor who thrives in a fast-moving healthcare legal landscape.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working culture
- development opportunities
- supportive environment
- award-winning organisation
- inclusive workplace
- strong international capabilities
Responsibilities
- Manage litigated and pre-litigated clinical negligence cases
- Conduct investigations to support repudiation or conclusion of claims
- Coordinate with claimants, clients, solicitors, counsel, experts
- Instruct experts and obtain documents
- Contribute to and lead client-facing and business development initiatives
- Complete MI procedures and adhere to client protocols
- Achieve financial and chargeable targets
- Ensure deadlines and quality measures are met
- Comply with policies and procedures
- Align work with Weightmans' values
- Possible additional duties within wider remit
Key requirements
- Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with 1–10+ years PQE
- Genuine interest in the healthcare sector
- Knowledge of clinical negligence
- Excellent technical ability and CPR knowledge
- Strong communication skills
- Disciplined time management and organisational skills
- Rigour in investigating and analysing evidence
- Ability to multi-task, prioritise and meet strict deadlines
- Team player with initiative
- Flexible approach
- strong communication
- time management
- team collaboration
- clinical negligence knowledge
- CPR knowledge
- investigations and evidence analysis
Healthcare Solicitor and Legal Director Opportunity - Newcastle in Leeds employer: Weightmans
Weightmans Glasgow is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the real estate sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement, all while being part of an award-winning firm known for its comprehensive legal services. Our Glasgow location not only boasts a vibrant city atmosphere but also allows you to engage in significant deals that make a real impact in both public and private sectors.
