Job Description
Clinical Negligence Solicitor
Location: Glasgow
Team: Highly Regarded Healthcare Department
Salary: Generous salary + excellent benefits
The Role
This leading firm is seeking NQ–4 PQE Solicitors to join its nationally recognised Healthcare team, advising on complex and sensitive Clinical Negligence matters.
You’ll work within a dynamic, fast-growing department that acts on the full spectrum of healthcare law, including high-quality defendant clinical negligence and regulatory work for NHS bodies, medical indemnifiers, private hospitals, clinics, care homes, insurers and individual clinicians.
Alongside this, you will manage varied, challenging and genuinely rewarding cases, helping clients achieve the right outcomes while deepening your own technical expertise.
Crucially, this role can be shaped around you. The firm is committed to tailoring responsibilities to your strengths, goals and long-term career ambitions. As well as the team being known for its collaborative culture, excellent career progression and flexible working environment.
The Work
* Manage a caseload of pre-litigation and litigated Clinical Negligence matters
* Conduct or assist on complex claims and healthcare regulatory work
* Draft pleadings, reports, correspondence and detailed legal advice
* Engage in advocacy and attend hearings and court proceedings
* Build strong client relationships and deliver excellent service
* Support business development and practice growth
* Undertake additional responsibilities contributing to the wider success of the team
Your Experience
* NQ - 4 years PQE in Clinical Negligence
* Strong defendant Clinical Negligence experience
* Good working knowledge of CPR and claims handling processes
* Excellent drafting skills and strong technical ability
* Analytical mindset with strong investigative and problem-solving skills
* Effective time management and the ability to prioritise a busy workload
* Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
* Confident working independently where required
Why This Role?
* Join an award-winning, nationally recognised Healthcare practice
* Work with high-profile clients across the public and private healthcare sectors
* Genuine progression opportunities across multiple seniority levels
* Collaborative, flexible and people-focused culture
* Excellent benefits, hybrid working and strong investment in personal development
If you’d like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at tilly@jmc-legal.com / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.