Principal Lawyer (Clinical Negligence)

TL;DR

Principal Lawyer (Clinical Negligence): Leading and developing a specialist clinical negligence team with an accent on strategic casework, supervision, and high-value litigation. Focus on managing complex claims, mentoring junior solicitors, and driving operational performance within a social justice framework.

Location: Hybrid, must be based in the UK (at one of the firm's 18 branches)

Company

A leading social justice law firm with a 100-year history of fighting for the rights of the injured and mistreated in partnership with trade unions.

What you will do

• Oversee the strategic and operational performance of the Clinical Negligence team.
• Manage a personal caseload of high-value, complex claims from initial interview to settlement.
• Supervise and mentor team members, providing strategic input on case progression.
• Drive financial performance, including billing, forecasting, and cost recovery.
• Provide legal advice to Trade Unions, their members, and private clients.
• Support business development and raise the team's profile.

Requirements

• Significant post-qualification experience in complex clinical negligence litigation.
• Extensive experience with trials, ADR, and interlocutory applications.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and mentoring skills.
• Accreditation with the Law Society, AVMA, or an equivalent body.
• Proficiency in case management systems and legal IT tools.
• Must be based in the UK to work from one of the firm's branches.

Culture & Benefits

• £5,500 car allowance and cycle to work scheme.
• 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.
• Financial support for professional development.

Hiring process

• Stage 1: Application review.
• Stage 2: Phone screen.
• Stage 3: Interview.