Clinical Negligence Associate

This leading global firm is seeking talented Associates (from around 1 PQE upwards) to join its Tier 1-ranked Healthcare team. The practice is renowned for its excellence in defending complex, high-value clinical negligence claims and supporting major healthcare providers across the UK and beyond. You’ll be working alongside a highly regarded Partner who handles the full spectrum of healthcare work — with an emphasis on defending intricate clinical negligence matters, regulatory investigations, and inquests. The team acts on behalf of NHS and private sector clients in cases involving serious injuries, surgical errors, and misdiagnosis claims, often with multimillion-pound exposure. The role offers exposure to top-tier work, early responsibility, and the opportunity to develop advocacy, client management, and business development skills within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Responsibilities

defending complex, high-value clinical negligence claims; supporting major healthcare providers across the UK and beyond; defending intricate clinical negligence matters, regulatory investigations, and inquests; acting on behalf of NHS and private sector clients in cases involving serious injuries, surgical errors, and misdiagnosis claims; managing a busy, high-quality caseload

Requirements

from around 1 PQE upwards; solid experience in defended clinical negligence matters; excellent technical and analytical skills; ability to manage a busy, high-quality caseload; proactive, client-focused approach

Nice to have

medical malpractice experience

Benefits

flexible hybrid working model; genuine career progression; strong commitment to professional development and wellbeing