Senior Associate+ – Clinical Negligence – Cardiff – 5+ Years PQE
Location: Cardiff
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000 to £80,000 (depending on experience)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Principal Associate / Senior Associate+ to join its specialist Healthcare team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly respected department handling complex, high value defendant clinical negligence matters, with strong opportunities for progression and involvement in client facing initiatives.

The Role
You will manage a varied and high value caseload of defendant clinical negligence claims while contributing to the wider development of the team. Responsibilities include:

• Managing litigated and pre litigated clinical negligence cases
• Conducting investigations to repudiate and/or conclude claims
• Liaising with claimants, solicitors, clients, counsel and medical experts
• Obtaining documentation and instructing experts
• Leading or contributing to business development and operational initiatives
• Completing MI procedures and adhering to client protocols
• Meeting financial and chargeable targets
• Ensuring deadlines, quality standards and KPIs are met
• Supporting and developing junior lawyers
• Working in line with the firm’s values and policies

Candidate Requirements
You will be a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years’ PQE and bring:

• A genuine interest in the healthcare sector
• Strong technical knowledge of clinical negligence and CPR
• Excellent communication and client handling skills
• Rigorous analytical ability and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• The ability to prioritise, multi task and work to strict deadlines
• A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you bring enthusiasm, commitment and a desire to develop your practice within a leading healthcare team, we would welcome your application.

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive, award winning working environment
• Excellent opportunities for progression and professional development
• A flexible working culture
• A strong commitment to wellbeing, diversity and inclusion
• Recognition as a top UK employer

How to Apply

If this opportunity is of interest or you would like a confidential discussion about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.