Clinical Negligence Solicitor (Dental)

Clinical Negligence Solicitor (Dental)

5+ Years PQE, West Midlands, £75,000+ (DOE) - A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor to head up its specialist Dental Clinical Negligence team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior solicitor with strong technical expertise and proven leadership experience to take ownership of an established team, driving performance while continuing to deliver exceptional client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• This is a varied leadership position where you will play an integral role in both the operational and legal success of the department.
• You will oversee complex dental negligence claims, mentor fee earners, and work closely with senior management to achieve business objectives.
• You will manage and supervise a caseload of complex Dental Clinical Negligence matters.
• Providing technical guidance and support on challenging cases.
• Monitoring case progression to ensure quality, efficiency and excellent client care.
• Coaching and mentoring colleagues to encourage continuous development and career progression.
• Working collaboratively with senior leaders to implement improvements and enhance service delivery.

Required Skills

• Previous experience leading, supervising or mentoring legal teams.
• Strong technical knowledge across Clinical Negligence litigation.
• Excellent organisational and case management skills.
• A commercial approach combined with a commitment to outstanding client service.
• The confidence to make informed decisions and support colleagues on complex legal issues.
• Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building abilities.
• A positive, proactive management style with a genuine passion for developing people.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to embrace technology to improve legal service delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements to promote work life balance.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.