Senior Associate - Clinical Negligence - Cardiff - 5+ Years PQE

Overview

Senior Associate - Clinical Negligence - Cardiff. Permanent, full-time (with flexible working options). Salary: £65,000 to £85,000 (dependent on experience).

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Clinical Negligence team within its Health Advisory & Litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the largest specialist health sector teams in England and Wales, advising major healthcare bodies including the NHS.

The Role

You'll be responsible for managing a complex and high value caseload of defendant clinical negligence matters, including:

• Handling a broad range of clinical negligence claims on behalf of the NHS and other healthcare clients
• Managing complex, sensitive and high value files independently
• Supervising and delegating work to junior lawyers and supporting their development
• Providing high quality legal advice and maintaining excellent client relationships
• Contributing to business development and wider team initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with professional standards and internal processes

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified lawyer with:

• Strong clinical negligence experience (defendant experience preferred)
• Excellent technical ability and sound judgment in complex matters
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence managing a demanding caseload independently
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for teamwork
• A proactive, commercially minded attitude
• Interest in contributing to business development and team growth

Benefits

The firm offers:

• A supportive, inclusive and high performing team environment
• Meaningful opportunities for professional development and progression
• Exposure to high profile, complex healthcare litigation
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• A commitment to nurturing talent at all levels

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieving the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.