Solicitor/Associate – Clinical Risk

DAC Beachcroft

. Handle a challenging caseload of defendant clinical negligence work for NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, MDU, independent providers, and medical malpractice insurers .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeNewcastle upon Tyne • United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in handling defendant clinical negligence cases, providing commercially focused legal advice, and managing client relationships effectively. Strong organizational skills and a methodical approach to complex legal issues are essential.

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Qualified SolicitorDefendant Clinical NegligenceNHS Resolution ExperienceCase Management SystemClient Care

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Hard Skills

Drafting Legal DocumentsConducting NegotiationsAdvocacy at CMCsPreparing Legal CasesAdhering to Court Deadlines

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTeam-OrientedMentoringCommercial PerspectiveClient Focus

Industry Keywords

Clinical NegligenceNHS TrustsMedical MalpracticeMDUBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle a challenging caseload of defendant clinical negligence work for NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, MDU, independent providers, and medical malpractice insurers
Draft legal documents
Conduct face-to-face negotiations and mediation of claims
Advocate at CMCs and application hearings
Prepare cases and adhere to court deadlines
Provide direct client care and act as the primary day-to-day client contact
Provide commercially focused legal advice while adhering to client protocols and processes
Contribute to non-fee-earning activities, including knowledge sharing, training, client seminars, article writing, and business development

Requirements

What you’ll need

A qualified Solicitor with a background in defendant/claimant clinical negligence or defendant personal injury
Experience at an NHS Resolution panel firm is ideal
Strong technical and organisational skills
Pragmatic and methodical approach to handling a variety of clinical negligence claims simultaneously through a case management system
Focus on clients' needs and ability to adopt a commercial perspective
Academic rigour for complex, challenging and novel legal issues
Team-oriented and collegiate
Desire to mentor, coach and supervise less experienced team members

Benefits

Comp & perks

High quality training
Support and mentoring
Knowledge sharing, training, client seminars, writing articles for publication, and business development opportunities