Clinical Negligence Solicitor/Associate NQ+

Reference: 4452193Job ID: 5386835Posted: 2026-07-13Closing date: 2026-10-11Location: Bristol + HybridSalary: Dependent on experience (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Legal / Private PracticeCompany: HaysConsultant: Harriet ChapmanHays office: Bristol — 2nd Floor, 3 Temple Quay, Temple Back EastPhone: 0117 374 6300Email: View email address on click.appcast.io new firmA stellar opportunity has arisen to join our leading international clients' clinical risk team in their rapidly growing Bristol office. With an international reputation, this firm has a global reach across their network of offices and is cementing their presence in the Bristol market. They are currently seeking an NQ-5 PQE Clinical Risk Solicitor to join their team in Bristol. The team work on a hybrid basis, with a mix of at-home and in-office working.Your new roleThis defendant clinical negligence role will see you handling a challenging but fulfilling caseload of defendant clinical negligence work acting for a variety of clients, which may include work for NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, MDU, independent providers, and medical malpractice insurers. You will be drafting legal documents, conducting face to face negotiations and mediation of claims, preparing cases for and adhering to court deadlines and engaging in direct client care, acting as first and primary contact for clients on a day to day basis, providing them with commercially focused legal advice. What you'll need to succeedYou will be a Clinical Risk Solicitor or Associate NQ-5 PQE, ideally with defendant experience, however applications are welcomed from good-quality claimant clinical negligence lawyers who are keen to make the move into defendant medical negligence work. The firm is also interested in hearing from bright, technically able solicitors with a personal injury, civil litigation, or insurance law background who are looking to move into clinical negligence work. You will possess excellent relationship and client handling skills and will also be able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day-to-day issues. Applications are welcomed from those looking to work full and part-time. Experience of an NHS Resolution panel firm would be desirable but is not essential. What you'll get in returnYou will have the opportunity to work for a national Clinical Risk market leader and a firm with both a global reach and significant presence in the Bristol market. You will receive a generous salary and good benefits package, together with ongoing career development support throughout your career.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal for further information. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4452193 - Harriet Chapman