Clinical Negligence Solicitor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Sheffield
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£60,000 / year
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Clinical Negligence Medical Negligence Litigation Communication Drafting Commercial Awareness

FULL DESCRIPTION

A leading national law firm is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its specialist team based in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity to work within one of the UK’s most highly regarded claimant clinical negligence practices, handling complex and high-profile litigation that has a genuine impact on clients’ lives.

Role Overview

A leading national law firm is seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its specialist team based in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity to work within one of the UK’s most highly regarded claimant clinical negligence practices, handling complex and high-profile litigation that has a genuine impact on clients’ lives.

Working alongside experienced partners within a specialist team, you will manage your own caseload of medical negligence and group action claims while also assisting on major multi-party litigation and product liability matters. The work often involves cases of significant complexity and sensitivity, including claims relating to defective medical devices, pharmaceuticals and large-scale healthcare failures.

This role offers the chance to be involved in landmark litigation and complex investigations, working closely with counsel, experts and other stakeholders to build strong cases and secure justice for clients.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

  • Qualified Solicitor with minimum 3 years pqe
  • Strong background in claimant clinical negligence work
  • Experience managing your own caseload of clinical negligence matters
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and drafting skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a busy litigation team
  • Commercial awareness and the ability to manage complex and sensitive cases
  • Experience of group actions or product liability litigation would be advantageous but is not essential

What’s on Offer?

  • Opportunity to join a nationally recognised medical negligence practice
  • Exposure to complex, high-value and high-profile group action litigation
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment with strong career development opportunities
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
  • Access to a range of wellbeing initiatives and health benefits

Apply Now

If you are a Clinical Negligence Solicitor looking to develop your career within a highly respected national practice and gain exposure to complex group action litigation, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step.

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