Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Lawyer (5+ years PQE) to join our dedicated legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled lawyer to handle complex and high-value clinical negligence matters, provide specialist legal advice, and represent clients with compassion and expertise.



This permanent role offers a competitive salary and an attractive staff benefits package, including flexible and hybrid working options.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a varied caseload of clinical negligence claims, including cases of medical misdiagnosis, surgical errors, birth injuries, and delayed treatment. Provide clear, empathetic, and strategic legal advice to clients, assessing merits, risks, and potential outcomes. Conduct thorough investigations, including reviewing medical records and instructing expert witnesses. Draft and prepare legal documents, pleadings, witness statements, and settlement agreements. Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, and settlement negotiations. Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring clients are supported and fully informed throughout their case. Stay up to date with relevant case law, legislation, and developments in clinical negligence and healthcare law. Ensure all case handling complies with professional, regulatory, and procedural standards.

Requirements

and Attributes:

+ 5+ years PQE with demonstrable experience in clinical negligence. + Strong technical expertise and litigation skills in claimant clinical negligence work.
+ Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage a busy and complex caseload with minimal supervision. Client-focused approach, with sensitivity when dealing with vulnerable or distressed clients. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a supportive team. Experience in supervising or mentoring junior solicitors and trainees is desirable. Commercial awareness and willingness to contribute to business development.

How to Apply:

Please send your full CV and current salary details to Director and Practice Manager: joanne.ormston@pearsonlegal.co.uk No Agencies, please.



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Staff Benefits

Staff Members at Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers can enjoy the following benefits:


29 days holiday per annum including Christmas and birthday day off plus all statutory Bank Holidays Flexible working Enhanced Sick allowance Death in service benefit Auto-enrolment pension scheme Annual discretionary firm bonus scheme Birthday day off Discounted legal fees for staff and family members Medical Benefits Free eye tests Great staff events Annual Senior Staff Dinner Great training and development A chance to work with our charities Christmas shutdown Dress down Fridays Car parking permit (where applicable) Company Mobile telephone (where applicable) Payment of professional subscriptions and memberships * Mental health and wellbeing - Access to a free employee 24/7 helpline facility