DAC Beachcroft
Solicitor/Associate - Clinical Risk
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Solicitor/Associate - Clinical Risk
Department: Clinical Risk Employment Type: Permanent Location: Manchester
About the Role
Our Clinical Risk cluster is the largest nationally, managing a demanding yet rewarding caseload focused on defendant clinical negligence work. We represent a diverse client base, comprising NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, the Medical Defence Union (MDU), independent healthcare providers, and medical malpractice insurers.
We are widely recognised for excellence. The Legal 500 consistently praises our team as "exceptional legal minds who combine sharp intellect with a practical, results-oriented approach" (source).
We seek to engage individuals who are ambitious and passionate to join our Manchester office, offering an opportunity to thrive in an award-winning, innovative, and specialised environment.
Responsibilities
- Handle a high-impact caseload of defendant clinical negligence work for NHS Resolution, including:
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and letters of response
- Conducting face-to-face negotiations and mediations
- Preparing counter schedules
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Serve as the primary contact for clients, providing commercially astute legal advice
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Strict adherence to client protocols and internal processes
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Mentorship and training for junior fee earners
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Contribute to non-fee-earning activities, such as:
- Knowledge sharing and client training
- Business development initiatives
- Organising seminars and publications
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Compliance with firm and client requirements, including:
- Internal financial procedures
- File management, billing systems, and KPIs
- Data security protocols (handling confidential information)
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Proactive engagement with:
- Article writing for internal/external publications
- Solutions for complex, evolving challenges
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Qualifications & Experience
✔ Qualified solicitor with expertise in:
- Defendant clinical negligence (preferably at an NHS Resolution panel firm)
- Open to candidates with experience in defendant personal injury or claimant-based clinical negligence
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✔ Insightful understanding of NHS’s business drivers, including:
- Client protocols and industry KPIs
- Process efficiency
Technical & Analytical Skills
✔ Strong ability to dissect complex legal issues and apply commercial reasoning ✔ Pragmatic problem-solving beyond academic theory (client-focused approach)
Professional Competencies
✔ Highly autonomous yet aware of personal competency limits ✔ Team-player with experience mentoring/supervising junior staff ✔ Proven success in business development
Communication & Organisation
✔ Confident communicator, adept at building client relationships from all levels ✔ Ability to influence policies and champion initiatives collaboratively ✔ Exceptional organisational skills for managing concurrent clinical negligence claims
Attitude & Adaptability
✔ Embraces change with a flexible, positive attitude ✔ Thrives in pressured environments with variable workloads ✔ Assidious attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards
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