Solicitor/Associate – Clinical Risk

DAC Beachcroft

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

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeLeeds • United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical negligence law, with a strong focus on client care and commercial legal advice. Capable of managing a challenging caseload while mentoring team members and contributing to business development activities.

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Clinical Negligence LawSolicitor/Associate with PQEIT Case Management SystemClient CareNegotiation and Mediation

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Hard Skills

Drafting Legal DocumentsPreparing Cases for CourtConducting Face-to-Face NegotiationsHandling Clinical Negligence ClaimsAdhering to Court Deadlines

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsClient FocusTeam OrientedMentoring and CoachingPragmatic Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

Solicitor Qualification

Industry Keywords

NHS ResolutionPersonal Injury LawCivil LitigationInsurance LawMedical Malpractice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle a challenging caseload of defendant clinical negligence work for clients including NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, the MDU, independent healthcare providers, and medical malpractice insurers
Draft legal documents
Conduct face-to-face negotiations and mediation of claims
Prepare cases for court and adhere to court deadlines
Provide direct client care as the primary day-to-day contact
Deliver 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

Solicitor/Associate with approximately 18 months PQE or more
Experience in clinical negligence, personal injury, civil litigation, or insurance law
Experience of an NHS Resolution or MDO panel firm desirable but not essential
Strong technical and organisational skills
Pragmatic and methodical approach to handling multiple clinical negligence claims simultaneously through an IT case management system
Demonstrable ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an academic approach to legal issues
Highly client focused
Team oriented and collegiate
Willingness to mentor, coach, and supervise less experienced team members

Benefits

Comp & perks

As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process
Reasonable adjustments available at any stage, including the application, assessment or interview process