Solicitor (4+PQE) - Clinical Negligence (Healthcare) - #1674390

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Job Title: Solicitor (4+ PQE) - Clinical Negligence (Healthcare)

Location: Liverpool, UK

Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)

Are you a 4+ PQE solicitor specialising in clinical negligence and healthcare law?

Join a vibrant, specialist team advising on defendant clinical negligence claims for NHS bodies and private healthcare providers. You’ll handle high‑value, complex cases in a supportive environment that invests in your development.

About the Firm

Our client is a Top‑40 UK law firm with a nationally recognised Healthcare Litigation team. Accredited as a living‑wage and Britain’s Top Employer, they champion diversity, foster talent, and deliver outstanding client service.

The Role

You will work alongside experienced legal professionals on a variety of regulatory matters, including Health & Safety investigations, criminal defence for motor-related offences, and representing clients in inquests. The role offers excellent training and career progression within a collaborative and dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage litigated and pre‑litigation clinical negligence claims on behalf of NHS Litigation Authority, Trusts, and private healthcare clients


• Conduct investigations, liaise with counsel, experts and claimants’ solicitors


• Draft pleadings, SLA reports, schedules and other documentation


• Control diary, key dates and action lists in line with CPR and client SLAs


• Advocate at hearings and support business development (training, seminars, networking)


• Supervise and mentor junior team members, contributing to team growth

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor, 4+ years’ PQE in clinical negligence defence


• Experience acting for NHS bodies and/or private healthcare providers


• Excellent technical knowledge of clinical negligence procedure and CPR


• Strong advocacy, analytical, organisational and time‑management skills


• Proven ability to meet financial and chargeable‑hours targets


• Experience supervising, training and developing junior colleagues

Why Join?

• Work on high‑profile NHS and private healthcare cases


• Clear career progression in a market‑leading team


• Hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits:


• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays


• Healthcare cover, pension plan, life insurance


• Employee Assistance Programme, travel and lifestyle discounts

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV to be considered for this role.

ReCulture endeavour to be outstanding as a diverse and inclusive employer and are fully committed to present the best candidates for the role irrespective of background. We are keen to help our clients develop workforce representation from currently under-represented groups, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities; Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans (LGBT) people and those living with physical, mental and/or sensory disability.