Clinical Negligence Lawyer

• Work on high-value clinical negligence cases (including £1m+ claims) alongside senior lawyers
• Hybrid working (2 days from home) with genuine flexibility around client contact
• Manage your own caseload while developing on complex, life-changing cases

This role is built around quality work and meaningful client relationships, not volume for the sake of it.

You’ll step into a clinical negligence team that handles serious, often life-changing cases, including brain injuries, birth injuries, delayed diagnoses and fatal claims. From the outset, you’ll run your own smaller caseload (depending on experience), while also supporting on higher-value, more complex matters with senior lawyers.

The first few months are about finding your rhythm, getting to grips with the team’s approach, building relationships with clients and becoming confident managing your files independently. From there, the role naturally expands. You’ll take on more complex work, deepen your technical expertise and play a bigger part in shaping how cases are run.

There’s also real exposure here. You won’t be hidden behind layers, you’ll have direct client contact, involvement in strategy and the chance to see complex claims through properly. If you enjoy the human side of clinical negligence as much as the legal, this environment will suit you.

The culture leans heavily on trust and flexibility. You’ll have autonomy over how you work, support from a collaborative team, and the ability to build your career without being boxed into rigid structures.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor or equivalent with 4+ years’ PQE in clinical negligence
• Strong experience handling clinical negligence claims from start to finish
• Confident managing a caseload independently
• Strong client care skills with an empathetic and professional approach
• Good organisational and case management skills
• Interest in developing technically and working on complex matters
• Comfortable working collaboratively and supporting on larger cases
• Experience with high-value or complex claims (Desired)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing your own caseload of clinical negligence matters
• Assisting on complex, high-value claims (including £1m+ cases)
• Advising clients on claims involving NHS and private treatment
• Working on a range of cases including brain injuries, birth injuries and fatal claims
• Liaising with clients, experts and other professionals
• Supporting case strategy and progression from instruction to resolution
• Attending client meetings (including occasional travel where appropriate)
• Contributing to business development and building your profile over time

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus scheme
• Hybrid working, typically 2 days from home
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel season ticket loan
• Paid charity day
• Regular team events and long service awards
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Modern Manchester city centre office

Contact Tinashe Muvaki

📩 tinashe.muvaki@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

Tinashe specialises in personal injury and clinical negligence roles across the North West and can give you a clear, honest view of how this role compares, including caseload, progression and team culture.