Senior Solicitor - Clinical Negligence - Bristol - 5+ PQE

Senior Solicitor - Clinical Negligence - Bristol - 5+ PQE
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time
Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 (depending on experience)

A highly regarded and award-winning law firm is seeking a Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its top-tier ranked team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value claims within a well-resourced and supportive environment.

The Role
You will manage a complex caseload of high-value clinical negligence claims, including:

• Pre-action and litigated clinical negligence matters
• High-value, maximum severity injury claims
• Inquests and complex liability cases
• Claims involving significant expert evidence and technical medical issues

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing cases from instruction through to settlement or trial
• Advising clients on funding options including CFAs, legal aid and insurance-backed funding
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and court documentation
• Instructing and liaising with experts and Counsel
• Progressing claims in line with pre-action protocols and court timetables
• Attending case management hearings, conferences and inquests where required
• Maintaining excellent client relationships and delivering high standards of client care
• Supporting junior team members on complex cases
• Contributing to team development, business planning and client relationship growth

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor with:

• 5+ years' PQE in Clinical Negligence
• Strong experience handling complex, high-value claims independently
• Excellent knowledge of litigation procedure and clinical negligence protocols
• Strong drafting, analytical and organisational skills
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering high levels of client care
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues (desirable)
• Accreditation (Law Society Panel / AvMA / APIL) desirable but not essential
• A proactive, commercially aware and team-focused approach

Benefits
The firm offers:

• High-quality work within a top-tier Clinical Negligence team
• Exposure to complex, high-profile cases
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• A supportive, collaborative and people-focused working environment
• Strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

How to Apply

If this opportunity is of interest or you would like a confidential conversation, please contact:

Olivia Reed
📧 oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
📞 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments can be made to the recruitment process where required.

*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.*