Senior Associate – Clinical Negligence - Healthcare Litigation

Hempsons are part of the HF group of companies and are leading legal experts in the sectors of health and social care, charities, clinical negligence and professional support and advice for medical practitioners. They support the NHS and other organisations across the public, private and third sectors, delivering expert legal advice drawn from deep sector knowledge and experience. We are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Associate / healthcare litigation lawyer, who will undertake a wide variety of healthcare litigation work for the NHS and other public and private healthcare providers. There may also be an opportunity to undertake client secondments. This role will provide you with the opportunity to join one of the country's leading healthcare law firms.

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.
Pre-action investigation and drafting
Drafting of reports and advice to clients
Preparation and attendance of trials and ADR / settlement meetings / mediations
Interviewing witnesses and drafting of statements
Cost management
Multi-party litigation
Negotiation of settlement
Preparation and attendance at Court hearings including CCMCs and application hearings
Supervision of other team members
Client training and support activities including presentations, seminars, and webinars
Supervision of a team
Business development activities (appropriate to role)

Previous healthcare litigation experience, ideally from another panel firm or medical defence insurer or indemnifier
Familiar with issues relevant to our clients within the healthcare sector
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Able to uphold strong confidentiality and ensure compliance with client requirements
Able to work to tight deadlines and targets
Flexible and willing to take on a varied workload
Able to work as part of a wider team

25 days' annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
Life Insurance & Income Protection
Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
Pension Scheme
Electric Car Scheme
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more!

Submit your CV here and we'll be in touch if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. xrexnqw If we don't have something right now, we'll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline.