An opportunity has arisen to join a vibrant specialist healthcare team within a leading national law firm, based in Newcastle. The team advises on all aspects of healthcare law and related practice areas, including clinical negligence, clinical governance, patient safety, consent to treatment, human rights, child law and mental health. The firm offers a supportive, proactive service grounded in a deep understanding of NHS procedures and the wider social and political context of public healthcare.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload of complex and high-value defendant clinical negligence claims, conducting investigations to repudiate and/or conclude claims, liaising with claimants, solicitors, clients, counsel and experts, obtaining documents and instructing experts. More senior roles will carry an expectation of contributing to and leading client-facing initiatives and business development, as well as potential operational responsibilities. The team ethos is to work hard to secure the right outcome for clients while continuously improving technical skills.

This is a genuinely varied role within a fast-moving sector, offering a supportive working environment, excellent development opportunities and a flexible working culture. The firm is keen to hear from NHS Resolution–experienced talent and qualified solicitors across a range of experience levels.

Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with 1–10+ years' PQE (guideline only; all levels considered)
Genuine and demonstrable interest in the healthcare sector
Knowledge of clinical negligence
Excellent technical ability and knowledge of the CPR
Strong communication skills
Disciplined time management and organisational skills
Capacity to rigorously investigate and analyse evidence
Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work to strict deadlines and targets
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative, with a flexible approach

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