Legal 500 Claimant Firm · Clinical Negligence

Senior Associate, Clinical Negligence

Senior Associate role within a Legal 500 claimant firm's expanding Clinical Negligence team, handling complex and high-value litigation.

Altrincham or London Hybrid Senior Associate

Key Highlights

  • Legal 500 claimant firm
  • Serious injury and life-changing clinical negligence claims
  • Supervisory responsibility for junior fee earners
  • Choice of Altrincham or London base

About the Opportunity

A Legal 500 claimant firm is hiring a Senior Associate into its Clinical Negligence team. The role offers exposure to significant multi-track litigation within a genuinely collaborative environment, with scope to mentor junior lawyers and contribute to departmental growth.

Responsibilities

  • ·Manage complex, high-value clinical negligence litigation independently
  • ·Supervise and mentor junior solicitors and fee earners
  • ·Work alongside Partners on major multi-track claims
  • ·Instruct experts and lead counsel on complex litigation strategy
  • ·Contribute to departmental development and technical standards

What We're Looking For

  • ·Significant claimant clinical negligence experience
  • ·Strong technical litigation capability on high-value files
  • ·Ability to supervise and support junior lawyers
  • ·Empathetic, professional approach to client care

Benefits

  • ·Competitive salary plus annual bonuses
  • ·Hybrid working
  • ·Genuine long-term career pathway
  • ·Collaborative team culture