Clinical Negligence Partner

Clinical Negligence Partner

A leading claimant litigation practice is looking to appoint a Clinical Negligence Partner to join its growing Leeds team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established clinical negligence lawyer to play a key role in the continued growth and development of a highly regarded practice. The team has an outstanding reputation in the market, acting on complex, high-value and life-changing injury claims, and is recognised for delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and their families.

As a Partner, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of complex clinical negligence matters while contributing strategically to the growth of the team and wider business.

The role will involve:

• Handling complex and high-value clinical negligence claims
• Advising clients and their families through sensitive and often challenging circumstances
• Leading litigation strategy and overseeing cases from inception through to resolution
• Instructing and managing relationships with experts and counsel
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team
• Developing and maintaining key referrer and client relationships
• Contributing to business development initiatives and raising the profile of the practice
• Playing an active role in the team's growth strategy and future direction

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience handling claimant clinical negligence matters
• A strong track record managing complex and high-value claims
• Excellent technical and litigation skills
• Strong commercial awareness and a genuine interest in helping grow a practice
• Experience supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers
• Established relationships within the clinical negligence market and a proactive approach to business development
• The credibility and leadership skills required to operate at Partner level

This role offers the opportunity to join a market leading specialist team undertaking some of the most significant and rewarding work in the sector.

You'll benefit from high-quality work, a collaborative culture and the platform to further develop your practice within a firm that is committed to investing in the continued growth of its Clinical Negligence offering.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.