Solicitor - Medical Negligence - Up to 6 Years' PQE - Bristol
Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £70,000 to £85,000 (dependent on experience)
A leading national clinical negligence practice is seeking a Solicitor/Associate (up to 6 years' PQE) to join its highly regarded Medical Negligence team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work within one of the UK's strongest claimant clinical negligence departments, supporting clients through complex and sensitive matters while developing your expertise in high value litigation.
You'll join a supportive, forward thinking team known for delivering exceptional client care, technical excellence and impactful results.
The Role
You will manage your own caseload and assist senior colleagues on complex, high value matters across a wide range of medical disciplines. Work will include:
- Managing your own litigated caseload with a focus on high quality outcomes
- Assisting senior lawyers on complex claims involving obstetrics, neonatal care, anaesthetics, neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, psychiatric care and more
- Providing accurate, compassionate legal advice and supporting clients throughout their journey
- Collaborating with colleagues across the wider team to deliver seamless client service
- Ensuring cases progress efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements
- Contributing to the continued growth and success of the department
About You
This role is suited to a Solicitor with:
- Up to 6 years' PQE in claimant clinical negligence
- Proven experience managing your own caseload, including litigated matters
- Strong technical ability and confidence taking client instructions
- Experience assisting seniors on complex, high value cases
- Genuine empathy and commitment to supporting clients through challenging circumstances
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
You'll be joining a team that values compassion, excellence and impact, with clear opportunities to develop your career within a nationally recognised practice.
Benefits
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (option to buy additional leave)
- Generous and flexible pension schemes
- Two paid volunteering days per year
- Westfield Health membership and Aviva Digital GP services
- Wide range of wellbeing initiatives
- Hybrid working through a "Flexible by Choice" programme
- Inclusive culture with active diversity networks
- Strong commitment to social responsibility, community impact and pro bono work
How to Apply
Do contact Olivia Reed for a confidential discussion:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
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 from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any 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.
*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.*
