Junior Associate – Healthcare

Clyde & Co

. Join the Tier 1 Healthcare team in the Southampton office .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeSouthampton • United KingdomJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong legal skills in healthcare matters, including clinical negligence and medical malpractice, while effectively managing a varied caseload and advising clients on complex legal issues. Proven ability to develop business opportunities and engage in client relations through presentations and publications.

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Defended Clinical Negligence PracticeMedical Malpractice ExperienceHealthcare Sector ExpertiseCurrent Practicing CertificateLegal Practice Course

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Hard Skills

Drafting Legal DocumentsInterpreting Legal DocumentsPreparing Court DocumentsAdvising on ClaimsConducting Legal Discussions

Soft Skills

Client LiaisonNegotiation SkillsBusiness Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Practicing CertificateTraining Contract Completion

Industry Keywords

Healthcare LawProfessional StandardsInquestsClinician Regulatory RepresentationMedical Device/Product Liability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join the Tier 1 Healthcare team in the Southampton office
Apply strong technical skills and legal principles to complex problems
Draft and interpret complex legal documents
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 ways the firm can help
Prepare court documents
Identify opportunities and develop new or follow-on business
Seek cross-selling opportunities across the global firm’s offices and practices
Understand and address client expectations, objectives, negotiating positions and key concerns
Work with a partner advising on healthcare matters, including inquests, clinician 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
Current practicing certificate required for practicing solicitors under the Solicitors Act 1974
Successful completion of a Training Contract (or equivalent)
Legal Practice Course or 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
Nurturing and collaborative environment