Clinical Negligence Solicitor | 1+ PQE | Cardiff
Join one of the UK’s leading clinical negligence teams and take on high-quality, meaningful work from day one. You’ll handle a varied caseload, work alongside nationally recognised experts, and be supported to develop your career within a collaborative and forward-thinking firm.
The firm
With over 60 years of heritage, this Top 100 UK law firm has grown into a modern, forward-thinking practice with offices across the country. The firm’s strength lies in combining technical excellence with a personal, human approach, offering clients clarity and reassurance while using innovative systems to deliver efficient, high-quality legal services.
The clinical negligence team is one of the largest in the UK and consistently top-ranked in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. They represent claimants and families affected by poor medical treatment, and their reputation has been built on both legal expertise and an unwavering commitment to securing the right outcomes.
The role
You’ll be responsible for your own caseload of clinical negligence matters, dealing with a wide variety of cases from initial instruction through to resolution. This includes drafting witness statements, reviewing medical reports, preparing pleadings, and instructing Counsel. You’ll also have the chance to work closely with senior solicitors on complex and sensitive claims, giving you exposure to challenging, high-value cases.
Beyond casework, you’ll be part of a collaborative department where knowledge sharing and team support are central. You may also take on supervisory responsibilities, helping to guide junior fee earners as they progress in their careers.
The ideal candidate
* Qualified solicitor with 1-5 years PQE in Clinical Negligence
* Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
* Empathetic and client-focused, with excellent communication skills
* Ambitious, self-motivated, and forward-thinking, able to work both independently and as part of a team
Benefits on offer
* Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Two annual CSR days
* Birthday off
* Hybrid working
* Discounts for local businesses
* Death in service (2x salary)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Professional fees paid (as required for the role)
This is a chance to take your career forward in one of the UK’s most respected clinical negligence teams, where your work will be valued, your development supported, and your clients’ outcomes placed at the centre of everything you do.
Apply now or contact Harrison for more information.