Our Clinical Risk cluster is the biggest nationally, handling a challenging but fulfilling caseload of defendant clinical negligence work. We act for a variety of clients, including NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, the MDU, independent healthcare providers and medical malpractice insurers. Our reputation speaks for itself.

com/ ) We are now seeking a Solicitor/Associate to join our Southampton office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and passionate individual to join an award-winning, progressive and highly specialised team. Handle a challenging caseload of defendant clinical negligence work on behalf of NHS Resolution.

g. g. financial Management of files, billing regimes etc.

Requirements

of individual clients Writing articles for publication both for in-house and external publications Handle confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols A Solicitor/Associate with experience in defendant or claimant clinical negligence, or defendant insurance law. Experience gained within an NHS Resolution panel firm would be preferable (but not essential) as would an understanding of the NHS and their business drivers, including knowledge of and ability to deliver against client protocols and KPIs Strong technical skills and an ability to understand and work through complex issues A demonstrable ability to adopt a commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to legal issues and to be highly client focused Ability to operate with a high level of self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority Team oriented and collegiate with an experience of and a willingness to mentor, coach and supervise less experienced members of teams Exposure to and success within business development activities Confident communicator with an ability to develop relationships, undertake client marketing and influence at all levels.

Solicitor/Associate - Clinical Risk