Principal Lawyer – Clinical Negligence
United Kingdom
Full Time
3 hours ago
No Sponsorship
Key skills
Mentoring
About this role
Role Overview
- Oversee the strategic and operational performance of the Clinical Negligence team
- Ensure excellence in casework, supervision, and client care
- Manage a caseload of high-value, complex claims
- Mentor and supervise colleagues to uphold best practice standards
- Provide legal advice to Trade Unions, their members, and private clients
- Support business development and raising the team’s profile
Requirements
- Extensive experience running complex clinical negligence cases, including trial, ADR, and interlocutory applications
- Strong supervisory and mentoring skills
- Proven ability to manage team performance and deliver strategic input
- Experience in billing, forecasting, and cost recovery
- Accreditation with the Law Society or AVMA (or equivalent)
- Proficiency in case management systems and legal IT tools
Benefits
- £5,500 car allowance
- 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Permanent health insurance and life assurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (MediCash)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Cycle to work scheme and travel/parking loans
- Financial support for professional development