Job Description

My client is a highly regarded Top 200 law firm with a strong national presence and deep roots in Nottingham. With decades of experience behind them, they are known for providing first-class legal services across a wide range of practice areas. The firm consistently receives glowing reviews for both client service and workplace culture, making it an excellent environment for legal professionals to thrive.
Recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK, the firm's Clinical Negligence team is widely respected for its expertise in handling complex and sensitive cases, particularly on behalf of major institutional clients. This is a place where lawyers are valued, supported, and given the autonomy to develop rewarding long-term careers.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Clinical Negligence Associate Solicitor to join a growing and well-respected defendant clinical negligence team in Nottingham.

• Handle your own caseload of defendant clinical negligence claims, often acting on behalf of major healthcare clients including NHS Resolution

• Support senior solicitors on high-value and complex claims

• Assist with healthcare inquest and advisory work as required

• Deliver proactive, commercially minded legal solutions

• Provide supervision and support to junior team members as needed

• Contribute to client relationships through secondments and direct client liaison

• Participate in business development activities, including seminars and training sessions

• Conduct legal research and advise clients on relevant legislative and procedural changes

You
This role would suit a qualified solicitor who is looking to take the next step in their clinical negligence career within a forward-thinking and supportive team.

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (typically 2-6 years' PQE)

• Experience in clinical negligence or catastrophic personal injury (defendant or claimant)

• Prior exposure to inquest or healthcare advisory work would be advantageous

• Comfortable working with case management systems and standard legal software

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively

• A collaborative team player who also works well independently

• Clear communicator, able to explain complex legal concepts to a wide range of clients

• Keen to contribute to team success and deliver against billing and service targets

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the healthcare legal space?
Benefits
In return, you'll enjoy a highly competitive package and a culture that supports work-life balance and professional development.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Generous holiday allowance

• Health and wellbeing support

• Excellent learning and development opportunities

• A strong emphasis on internal progression

• Friendly, down-to-earth team environment

• Modern, centrally located Nottingham offices

If you are an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor looking for a change at a well-established firm with an excellent reputation in Nottingham, then apply online! Or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal Recruitment today.
Company
As a recruiter you have to network and speak to large amounts of people and lots of law firms to really understand the market and have the connections to match people with opportunity quickly when the time arises. A good recruiter needs to be Quick, Excellent and Dynamic in everything that they do. Allow the team at QED to demonstrate what they can do for your career.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Partner moves - both full equity and fixed share equity
• Team moves
• Firm Mergers / Bolt-on's
• Succession / retirement planning
• In House Counsel
• Patent / Trademark Attorneys
• Other jurisdictions - placing lawyers into and from other countries
• Professional Support Lawyers
• Associate moves - focusing not just on team and culture fit but also client and work quality and room for future advancement.
• Assistant moves - lawyers cannot afford to make mistakes with their career moves. In the crucial early years exposure to the correct mentor and clients is essential.
• Legal professionals - FILEX, MILEX, ILEX, Licenced Conveyancers, paralegals, legal assistants and fee earners
• Support services - practice managers, COLP / COFA - regulatory and compliance, office managers, IT developers, case management specialists, law costs draftsmen and negotiators, legal secretaries, legal cashiers

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