Senior Solicitor – Clinical Negligence – Bristol – 5+ PQE
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time
Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 (depending on experience)

A highly regarded and award-winning law firm is seeking a Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its top-tier ranked team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value claims within a well-resourced and supportive environment.

The Role
You will manage a complex caseload of high-value clinical negligence claims, including:

• Pre-action and litigated clinical negligence matters
• High-value, maximum severity injury claims
• Inquests and complex liability cases
• Claims involving significant expert evidence and technical medical issues

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing cases from instruction through to settlement or trial
• Advising clients on funding options including CFAs, legal aid and insurance-backed funding
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and court documentation
• Instructing and liaising with experts and Counsel
• Progressing claims in line with pre-action protocols and court timetables
• Attending case management hearings, conferences and inquests where required
• Maintaining excellent client relationships and delivering high standards of client care
• Supporting junior team members on complex cases
• Contributing to team development, business planning and client relationship growth

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor with:

• 5+ years’ PQE in Clinical Negligence
• Strong experience handling complex, high-value claims independently
• Excellent knowledge of litigation procedure and clinical negligence protocols
• Strong drafting, analytical and organisational skills
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering high levels of client care
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues (desirable)
• Accreditation (Law Society Panel / AvMA / APIL) desirable but not essential
• A proactive, commercially aware and team-focused approach

Benefits
The firm offers:

• High-quality work within a top-tier Clinical Negligence team
• Exposure to complex, high-profile cases
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• A supportive, collaborative and people-focused working environment
• Strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

How to Apply

If this opportunity is of interest or you would like a confidential conversation, please contact:

Olivia Reed