Clinical Negligence Associate - Bristol
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join the Bristol office of a leading Top 100 UK law firm. Recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers, the firm has an outstanding reputation for claimant clinical negligence work and is known for handling some of the most complex and high-value cases in the market.
This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to take the next step in their career, combining the autonomy of running their own caseload with exposure to life-changing, high-profile litigation alongside leading specialists in the field.
The Role
Working as part of a highly regarded Clinical Negligence team, you will support clients and families through some of the most challenging periods of their lives, providing expert advice with empathy, professionalism and care.
The position offers a varied caseload of clinical negligence matters, alongside the opportunity to work on complex, high-value birth injury claims and other catastrophic injury cases.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing your own caseload of clinical negligence matters from inception through to conclusion.
- Assisting senior lawyers on complex and high-value birth injury litigation.
- Building trusted relationships with clients and guiding them through the claims process.
- Advising on legal options, risks, likely outcomes and case strategy.
- Delivering exceptional standards of client care throughout the life of a claim.
- Supporting business development initiatives and developing relationships with referrers and professional contacts.
- Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team where appropriate.
This is a rare opportunity to work on genuinely exceptional claimant work, including cases that have a profound impact on the lives of clients and their families.
Candidate Requirements
Applications are welcomed from qualified solicitors with:
- A minimum of 4 years' PQE within clinical negligence.
- Experience handling complex and higher-value clinical negligence claims.
- Previous exposure to birth injury litigation and catastrophic injury matters.
- Strong technical and case management skills.
- Excellent client care and communication abilities.
- A compassionate and empathetic approach to working with vulnerable clients.
- A desire to continue developing technical expertise within a highly respected team.
Why Join?
This firm is widely regarded as one of the UK's leading regional law firms, combining the quality of work often associated with larger national practices with a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture.
You'll benefit from:
- Exposure to some of the most significant and complex clinical negligence work in the market.
- The opportunity to work alongside recognised leaders in claimant clinical negligence.
- Clear and transparent career progression opportunities.
- A strong learning and development programme, mentoring and structured career support.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Competitive salary and bonus potential.
- Private medical cover and healthcare benefits.
- Generous annual leave allowance with holiday buy and sell options.
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
