Senior Clinical Negligence Solicitor (Claimant)

  • Simpson Judge
  • Chew Stoke, Somerset
  • Apr 14, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Claimant Clinical Negligence Solicitor
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to 90,000 depending on experience and PQE level
FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME CONSIDERED

An established and highly regarded law firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Senior Claimant Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior practitioner to take on a varied and complex caseload of claimant clinical negligence matters within a supportive and well-resourced environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a caseload of high-value, complex claimant clinical negligence claims, which may include:

  • Severe injury and catastrophic injury claims
  • Brain injury and birth injury cases
  • Fatal claims and dependency matters
  • Delay in diagnosis and surgical negligence
  • Multi-disciplinary and expert-heavy litigation


Depending on experience and preference, the role may also involve:

  • Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors or fee earners
  • Contributing to strategic case planning
  • Business development and client-relationship work
  • Helping to shape the future development of the department


Candidate Profile


The firm is keen to hear from experienced claimant clinical negligence solicitors with:

  • Strong technical expertise in claimant clinical negligence work
  • Experience managing significant and complex cases
  • Excellent client care and communication skills
  • The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team
  • Applicants at different seniority levels will be considered, with responsibilities tailored to experience and career goals.


What's on Offer

  • Salary up to 90,000, depending on experience and level of PQE
  • Full-time or part-time working options
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • High-quality work with appropriate support and resources
  • A collegiate culture with a genuine focus on work-life balance
  • Clear scope for progression and long-term development


For further information about this opportunity please contact Sam Higgins at Simpson Judge (phone number removed) / )