Senior Associate+ - Clinical Negligence-Cardiff - 5+ Years PQE

Senior Associate+ - Clinical Negligence - Cardiff - 5+ Years PQE
Location: Cardiff
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000 to £80,000 (depending on experience)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Principal Associate / Senior Associate+ to join its specialist Healthcare team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly respected department handling complex, high value defendant clinical negligence matters, with strong opportunities for progression and involvement in client facing initiatives.

The Role
You will manage a varied and high value caseload of defendant clinical negligence claims while contributing to the wider development of the team. Responsibilities include:

• Managing litigated and pre litigated clinical negligence cases
• Conducting investigations to repudiate and/or conclude claims
• Liaising with claimants, solicitors, clients, counsel and medical experts
• Obtaining documentation and instructing experts
• Leading or contributing to business development and operational initiatives
• Completing MI procedures and adhering to client protocols
• Meeting financial and chargeable targets
• Ensuring deadlines, quality standards and KPIs are met
• Supporting and developing junior lawyers
• Working in line with the firm's values and policies

Candidate Requirements
You will be a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE and bring:

• A genuine interest in the healthcare sector
• Strong technical knowledge of clinical negligence and CPR
• Excellent communication and client handling skills
• Rigorous analytical ability and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• The ability to prioritise, multi task and work to strict deadlines
• A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you bring enthusiasm, commitment and a desire to develop your practice within a leading healthcare team, we would welcome your application.

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive, award winning working environment
• Excellent opportunities for progression and professional development
• A flexible working culture
• A strong commitment to wellbeing, diversity and inclusion
• Recognition as a top UK employer

How to Apply

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

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

The firm 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.*