via reed · 25 May 2026 ·12 days ago

Clinical Negligence Solicitor (NQ+) - Defendant - Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Newcastle Upon Tyne Full-time GBP 45,000 – 60,000
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Solicitor / Associate – Clinical Negligence| Leading Specialist Team - NQ+
Newcastle upon Tyne

I’m currently working on an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor or Associate to join a highly regarded Clinical Risk team within a leading national healthcare litigation practice.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the largest and most specialist clinical negligence teams in the country, working at the forefront of complex and high-profile healthcare litigation.

The team is widely recognised for its market-leading expertise and has been involved in some of the most significant clinical negligence work in recent years, including Supreme Court cases and multi-million-pound claims.

The role will involve:

  • Managing a varied defendant clinical negligence caseload

  • Acting for NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, medical defence organisations and private healthcare providers

  • Handling complex and high-value claims, including catastrophic injury cases

  • Drafting pleadings, witness statements and legal documents

  • Conducting negotiations and mediations

  • Attending court hearings, including CMCs and applications

  • Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing clear and commercially focused advice

  • Supporting wider team initiatives including training, articles and client seminars

The ideal candidate will:
  • Be a qualified solicitor with experience in clinical negligence or defendant personal injury

  • Ideally have experience within an NHS Resolution panel firm

  • Be highly organised with strong technical ability

  • Be confident managing a complex caseload

  • Have a commercial, client-focused approach

  • Enjoy working collaboratively within a high-performing team

  • Be interested in supporting and mentoring junior colleagues

This opportunity offers:
  • Exposure to some of the most complex clinical negligence work in the UK

  • High levels of client contact and responsibility

  • Excellent training, support and development opportunities

  • A collaborative and specialist team environment

  • Flexible and hybrid working within a leading national practice

If you’d be interested in hearing more or having a confidential discussion, please contact Beth Livings at QED Legal via the detail provided.

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