Eventus Legal are seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join a highly regarded and expanding claimant Clinical Negligence team in the West Midlands.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Lawyer to take on a leadership-focused role, managing complex, high-value matters while playing a key part in mentoring junior lawyers and supporting the continued growth of the department.
Applications welcome from Senior Solicitor / Legal Director & Partner level.
This position would suit an ambitious and commercially aware Clinical Negligence Solicitor with strong technical expertise and previous experience handling complex brain injury and birth injury claims.
Role Responsibilities:
- Manage a varied caseload of complex and high-value claimant clinical negligence matters from instruction through to settlement or trial
- Handle serious injury cases including birth injury, cerebral palsy and brain injury claims
- Review and analyse medical evidence, expert reports, liability, causation and quantum issues
- Work closely with Counsel on litigation strategy, mediations and settlement negotiations
- Deliver exceptional client care to vulnerable clients and families during sensitive matters
- Supervise and mentor junior fee earners and support staff within the department
- Assist with departmental growth, strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support business development activities and help maintain key referrer and professional relationships
- Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations, file management procedures and risk requirements
Person Specification:
Applications are encouraged from Clinical Negligence Solicitors who possess:
- Significant claimant Clinical Negligence experience handling complex and litigated matters
- Previous experience dealing with brain injury, cerebral palsy or other catastrophic injury claims
- Strong technical knowledge and confident litigation experience through to trial preparation
- Leadership or supervisory experience within a legal team
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of business development
- The ability to mentor and support junior team members
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- AvMA accreditation or working towards panel membership would be advantageous
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary and bonus potential
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus additional wellbeing initiatives
- Private healthcare and healthcare support options
- Pension scheme and financial wellbeing support
- Life assurance and income protection
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and family-friendly policies
- Ongoing training, mentoring and career development opportunities
- Clear progression pathways within a growing and successful team
- Supportive and collaborative working culture
- Employee wellbeing programme and confidential support services
- Modern office environment with a flexible and relaxed approach to working practices
- Regular social events, networking opportunities and team activities
- Strong focus on inclusion, employee engagement and personal development
- Opportunity to work on high-quality, complex matters alongside experienced specialists
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and people-focused firm that places genuine emphasis on employee wellbeing, flexibility and career progression.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Clinical Negligence Solicitor job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning more about this career-enhancing opportunity, please send your CV to Gemma Clarke at Eventus Legal – gemma.clarke@eventuslegal.com or call 07950 196 168 for a confidential discussion.
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The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note, the years’ experience and/or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.