Job Description
Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Legal Executive
Northampton | Hybrid Working
A well-established and rapidly expanding law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its Northampton-based team.
The Opportunity
This role is suited to a confident clinical negligence practitioner (solicitor or legal executive) ready to take ownership of a varied and complex caseload. Working within a highly regarded team you will play a key part in delivering exceptional outcomes for your clients.
The practice has built a strong reputation for quality work, technical excellence and client care. You will manage cases independently, contribute to team performance, and help drive matters forward with a proactive, commercially aware approach.
There exists genuine scope for progression within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing a full caseload of clinical negligence matters from inception to resolution
* Developing case strategies in collaboration with senior colleagues
* Progressing claims through investigation, Letter of Claim, negotiation, settlement or litigation as required
* Coordinating with clients, counsel, experts and other stakeholders
* Supporting junior colleagues through guidance and technical input
* Contributing to team financial and performance objectives
* Maintaining accurate and thorough time recording
Candidate Profile
* 5+ years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) in clinical negligence
* Recent experience handling litigated matters independently
* Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness
* Excellent communication and drafting skills
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Confident mentoring junior team members
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems
* Committed to delivering outstanding client care
What’s on Offer
The firm offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support both professional success and personal wellbeing, including:
* Performance-related bonus scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement and Christmas closure, with additional purchase options and long-service enhancements
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Healthcare cash plan (covering dental, optical and other expenses)
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced family leave (maternity and paternity)
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Ongoing training and structured career development
About the Firm
This award-winning firm specialises in personal injury and clinical negligence, with consistent rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following strategic growth and acquisitions, the business continues to invest heavily in its people and their long-term vision. High performance and hard work is recognized and rewarded, and flexibility is embedded into the firm’s way of working.
If you are looking for a truly dynamic, supportive and highly regarded clinical negligence team in Birmingham that will give you all the tools you need to thrive in your career, please apply today or contact Isabel at Harkaye Core Talent.