Job Title: Solicitor
Location: Glasgow City Centre
Hours of work: 40hrs pw, fully office based
Salary: Commensurate with level of experience
Optical Express is focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology.
For over 35 years, millions of patients across all ages have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. As the UK’s leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, our Surgeons undertake more refractive surgery procedures collectively than any other provider. We look after thousands of patients in our clinics every week and it’s a privilege to transform the lives of so many.
The Optical Express team work together, collectively and consistently striving for excellence. We support each other, respect each other and are committed to a culture of care, trust and integrity.
The culture extends to our local communities, through our range of charitable and environmental projects. We focus on doing what is right for our patients, our colleagues, our local communities and our planet.
Role Overview
We are seeking a qualified Solicitor to join our in-house Legal team, responsible for managing and defending clinical negligence, medical malpractice, and patient-related claims arising from ophthalmic services, including laser eye surgery, lens replacement surgery, cataract surgery, and related clinical treatments.
The successful candidate will work closely with clinicians, risk managers, insurers, external counsel, and senior business stakeholders to protect the company’s legal interests while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and clinical governance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Essential Skills & Experience
A career at Optical Express is fulfilling, fun and rewarding. As an employee, you can benefit from the following:
If you are a motivated Solicitor with a strong background in clinical negligence and medical malpractice defence litigation and are looking to progress your career within a leading healthcare organisation, we would welcome your application.