Solicitor/Associate - Clinical Risk

Overview

As a Solicitor/Associate in our Bristol Clinical Risk team, you will manage defendant clinical negligence caseloads for a range of clients, from NHS Trusts to insurers. You will work closely with cross-functional colleagues to draft documents, negotiate, and prepare claims for court while prioritising client-focused, commercially aware solutions.

You’ll serve as the primary contact for clients, ensuring timely, practical guidance within our processes and protocols. This role offers opportunities to contribute to training, knowledge sharing, and business development in a leading, specialist team.

Responsibilities

• Handle a challenging caseload of defendant clinical negligence work for diverse clients (NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, MDU, independent providers, insurers)
• Draft legal documents, negotiate and mediate claims, and manage court deadlines
• Act as first contact for clients, providing commercially focused legal advice and following firm protocols
• Contribute to non-fee-earning activities and participate in knowledge sharing, training, client seminars, and publications
• Support business development activities and client-facing initiatives

Key requirements

• Experience in defendant or claimant clinical negligence or defendant personal injury (Solicitor/Associate)
• Experience with NHS Resolution panel firms is advantageous but not essential
• Strong technical and organizational skills to manage multiple claims using an IT case management system
• Commercial, client-focused mindset with a pragmatic approach to legal issues
• Team-oriented with willingness to mentor and supervise less experienced colleagues
• Client focus
• Team orientation
• Mentoring and coaching
• Clerical drafting and negotiation
• Case management systems (IT-based)
• Court procedure knowledge

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