Senior Litigation Solicitor

4 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom William James Recruitment Full time

We are pleased to present this unique opportunity to join a highly regarded Top 100 UK Law Firm specialising in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence, based in Leeds.

Clinical Negligence - Senior Solicitor - Hybrid - Leeds

This is a superb opportunity to join an award-winning Top 100 law firm that offers specialist quality legal advice to both businesses and individuals nationwide.

Due to the development and expansion of the firm’s Clinical Negligence department, it is now seeking to appoint a Senior Solicitor/Legal Executive to take on some excellent cases and work on them from inception to trial.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling a caseload of Clinical Negligence claims, investigating and litigating multi-track cases. Clinical Negligence Solicitor / Legal Executive handling own caseload (4+ years PQE)
Litigation experience and knowledge of the Damages Claims Portal
Supervision experience is preferred but not essential
Experience of drafting legal documentation
Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
Salary depending on experience - plus an annual bonus
~35 days annual including bank holidays and Christmas Closure
~ Hybrid and flexible working
~ Annual company bonus
~ Ongoing training and development opportunities
~ Social events and charity fundraising days
~ Long/good service awards
~ Private medical insurance
~ Recruitment bonus, refer a friend scheme


Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.

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