Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Clinical Negligence Senior Associate

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Clinical Negligence Senior Associate - Birmingham - £75,000 + bonus
My client is a highly regarded firm that is expanding its Clinical Negligence team due to increased instructions from NHSR. The role offers the chance to be part of a team that handles complex, high-profile matters with significant impact across the healthcare sector.
The Role
This position is suited to a Senior Associate solicitor (5+ years PQE) looking to take the next step in their career, offering increased autonomy and responsibility while continuing to work on high-quality, complex matters.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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You will:
- Manage your own clinical negligence caseload
- Assist on and take responsibility for high-value, multi-million-pound cases
- Advise on and assist with regulatory matters
- Represent clients at inquests, regulatory hearings, and judicial reviews
- Work closely with senior colleagues on complex and strategic issues
The firm offers genuine, transparent progression opportunities and supports long-term career development.
Salary & Benefits
- £75,000 DOE + up to 20% bonus
- Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days WFH (Court attendance counts as an office day)
- 25 days' annual leave, increasing with service
- Private medical and dental care
- Nursery scheme
- Income protection


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This is a fantastic opportunity to gain early responsibility, exposure to high-quality work, and long-term career development within a collaborative and well-supported team. You will be trusted, invested in, and given a clear route to progress as your experience grows.
For a confidential chat, please get in touch:
- 0121 272 7371 / 07451 274 437
- gareth@douglas-scott.co.uk
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