At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on complex clinical negligence matters and manage high-value claims.
- Company: Respected UK law firm with a strong reputation in healthcare litigation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, and private healthcare options.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and leadership roles.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact in the healthcare sector.
- Qualifications: Significant experience in defendant clinical negligence and strong client relationship skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
A well-established UK law firm with a strong reputation in defendant clinical negligence and healthcare litigation is looking to appoint an experienced Clinical Negligence Partner to join its growing team in Nottingham. This is an exciting opportunity for an established healthcare lawyer to join a respected specialist practice, advising a diverse client base across the healthcare sector on complex and high-value matters. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on an existing practice, develop long-standing client relationships and play a key role in the continued growth of the firm's healthcare offering.
The Role:
- Advise NHS organisations, healthcare providers, insurers and medical organisations on complex clinical negligence matters
- Manage a varied caseload of high-value and technically challenging defendant clinical negligence claims
- Advise on complex healthcare disputes, investigations and related matters where appropriate
- Work closely with clients to develop effective and commercially focused strategies
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing healthcare clients
- Identify and develop new business opportunities and referral relationships
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across related litigation, regulatory and insurance practices
- Support and develop junior lawyers within the team
- Contribute to the strategic development and growth of the wider healthcare practice
- Play an active role in the firm's business development and market profile
About You:
- Established Clinical Negligence Partner / Legal Director / Senior Associate
- Significant experience in defendant clinical negligence
- A strong understanding of healthcare litigation and associated issues
- Experience acting for NHS organisations, insurers, healthcare providers or medical professionals
- A proven track record of managing complex and high-value claims
- Strong client relationship and business development skills
- An established network and/or demonstrable ability to develop new work
- Excellent technical, drafting and advocacy skills
- Strong commercial awareness and a client-focused approach
- Leadership experience and the ability to support and develop junior colleagues
- The ambition to play a key role in the continued growth of a specialist healthcare practice
The Benefits:
- Competitive Partner remuneration package, reflecting experience and client following
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Private healthcare options
- Competitive employer pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Employee wellbeing and support services
- Travel season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym and lifestyle benefits
- Technology and employee discount schemes
- Comprehensive training and professional development
- Strong opportunities for practice development and progression
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone.
Clinical Negligence Partner in Nottingham employer: William James Recruitment
At William James Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Birmingham office provides flexible working options and a competitive salary package, alongside numerous employee benefits that support professional growth and work-life balance, making it an ideal environment for ambitious legal professionals seeking to advance their careers in contentious probate law.
