Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Clinical Negligence Solicitor – Remote

I am instructed on a standout Remote Clinical Negligence Solicitor opportunity with an award-winning national law firm that is widely recognised for its market-leading Health Litigation practice and its progressive, people-first culture. The firm has been named a Top Ten Employer for Working Families 2025 for the second consecutive year, reflecting its genuine commitment to flexibility, wellbeing and long-term career sustainability.

This is a fully remote role, offering high-quality defendant clinical negligence work without compromising on support, development or progression.

The team

You will join a highly regarded Health Litigation team specialising in the defence of clinical negligence claims for NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts and other healthcare providers. The team has received significant industry recognition in recent years, including being named Public Sector Legal Advisor of the Year at a major national awards ceremony.

The practice is particularly well known for its work in obstetric and neonatal claims, including complex and high-value brain injury cases, as well as patient safety matters. This is a rare opportunity to develop or deepen a specialism in this technically demanding and rewarding area of law, supported by experienced and nationally recognised practitioners.

The role

You will manage their own caseload of defendant clinical negligence matters, with responsibility for files from inception through to resolution.

Work will include:

• Analysing evidence and undertaking appropriate investigations
• Advising clients and drafting detailed reports
• Interviewing witnesses and preparing witness statements
• Instructing experts and Counsel
• Attending (remotely or in person where required) CMCs, application hearings and conferences
• Negotiating settlements
• Preparing cases for trial and alternative dispute resolution

In addition, you will:

• Support and supervise junior colleagues through delegation and mentoring
• Assist on higher-value and more complex claims
• Build and maintain strong client and internal relationships
• Deliver client training and presentations
• Contribute to thought leadership through articles and updates
• Support business development and client growth initiatives
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the Health practice
• Have the opportunity to undertake client secondments where appropriate

Your profile

This role will suit a qualified Solicitor with 3-9 years’ PQE who is confident managing defendant clinical negligence work and comfortable working remotely.

The firm is looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience in clinical negligence, ideally with NHS Resolution or MDO exposure
• Familiarity with the EN Scheme and maternity claims (or a clear willingness to develop expertise in this area)
• The ability to work independently while remaining fully engaged with a remote team
• A strong understanding of client needs, KPIs and protocols
• A proactive, pragmatic and quality-focused approach
• Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail
• Commitment to developing junior team members
• A strong track record of meeting hours and contribution targets
• An appreciation of client confidentiality and data security requirements

Why consider this firm?

In addition to genuinely flexible and remote working, the firm offers a market-leading benefits package, including:

• Annual leave starting at 25 days
• Annual bonus scheme
• Birthday privilege day and Christmas shutdown
• Holiday buy, sell and carry-over options
• Paid charity volunteering and pro bono days
• Optional private medical insurance
• Annual fitness allowance
• Flexible pension and ISA savings schemes with access to independent financial advice
• Electric or hybrid vehicle lease scheme
• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave policie