Healthcare Associate

Clyde & Co

. Apply strong technical skills and legal principles to complex problems .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong legal skills and the ability to manage complex legal matters within the healthcare sector, including clinical negligence and medical malpractice. Capable of drafting legal documents, advising clients, and identifying business development opportunities.

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Clinical Negligence PracticeMedical MalpracticeHealthcare Sector ExperiencePracticing CertificateLegal Practice Course

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Hard Skills

Drafting Legal DocumentsInterpreting Legal DocumentsPreparing Court DocumentsAdvising on ClaimsManaging Caseloads

Soft Skills

Client LiaisonNegotiationPresentation SkillsBusiness DevelopmentUnderstanding Client Expectations

Certifications & Qualifications

Practicing CertificateCompletion of Training Contract

Industry Keywords

Professional StandardsRegulatory RepresentationMedical Device LiabilityCross-Selling OpportunitiesInquests

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply strong technical skills and legal principles to complex problems
Draft and interpret complex legal documents using specialist knowledge
Advise and counsel on claims involving breaches of professional standards
Conduct legal discussions and liaise with clients and witnesses
Present at seminars, write for publications and host client events
Understand clients' businesses and identify where the firm can help
Prepare court documents
Identify opportunities and develop new or follow-on business
Demonstrate understanding of the global firm, its offices and practices, and seek cross-selling opportunities
Understand and address client expectations, objectives, negotiating positions and key concerns
Work with a partner advising on healthcare matters including inquests, regulatory representation, medical device/product liability and general advisory work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 1 PQE ideally; PQE levels are a guide and all suitable candidates will be considered
Excellent legal skills and initiative
Ability to manage and prioritise a full and varied caseload
Significant relevant experience in defended clinical negligence practice, including medical malpractice
Experience dealing with multimillion pound matters
Experience working within the healthcare sector
Practicing solicitors must have a practicing certificate, as required by the Solicitors Act 1974
Successful completion of a Training Contract (or equivalent)
Relevant education: Legal Practice Course; Graduate Diploma in Law if non-Law graduate; 2:1 honours degree or equivalent; A Levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase more
Pension scheme
Health cash plan
Life assurance
Income protection
Discounts for gym membership, car leasing, mobile phone contracts and insurance products
Cycle to work scheme
Agile hybrid ways of working in offices
Nurturing and collaborative environment