Senior Associate - Clinical Negligence (Defendant) - Cardiff

Senior Associate - Clinical Negligence (Defendant) - Cardiff
Location: Cardiff
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (flexible working available)
Salary: £65,000 to £80,000 (depending on experience)

A leading health sector legal team is seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join its Clinical Negligence practice in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to work within one of the largest specialist teams advising healthcare bodies across England and Wales.

The successful candidate will manage a high quality caseload of complex and high value Defendant clinical negligence claims, acting for major healthcare clients including NHS bodies. You will also supervise junior lawyers and contribute to the continued growth and development of the team.

The Role
You'll be responsible for handling a varied and complex caseload, including:

• Managing high value and complex Defendant clinical negligence claims
• Providing high quality legal advice to healthcare clients, including NHS organisations
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, correspondence, and other key documents
• Delegating work and supervising junior lawyers within the team
• Engaging in settlement discussions, mediations, and hearings where required
• Building strong client relationships and supporting business development initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to an experienced lawyer with:

• Strong background in clinical negligence (Defendant experience preferred)
• Ability to manage complex and high value claims independently
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for collaborative working
• Ambition, commercial awareness, and a proactive approach to client service
• Interest in contributing to team development and wider business growth

Benefits
The organisation offers:

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for meaningful professional development
• Exposure to high profile and complex healthcare litigation
• Clear progression pathways

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest, or you'd like a confidential discussion about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*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.*