Clinical Negligence Associate, 5+ PQE

3 weeks ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Kennedys Full time

Position Overview

Kennedys is seeking an Associate to contribute to our Birmingham, Cambridge, or Sheffield offices, focusing on NHS Resolution clinical negligence claims and inquests.

Opportunity

This role presents an excellent chance for candidates with a keen interest in clinical negligence to become part of a distinguished Division, recognized in the top tier for Defendant Clinical Negligence by both Chambers and Legal 500.

Team Dynamics

The Healthcare division provides counsel to NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts, and medical malpractice insurers from private hospitals, clinics, and practitioners regarding EL/PL and clinical negligence claims. Our team offers guidance on medical insurance coverage, health law, and regulatory issues, and represents clients in inquests and judicial reviews. We have a strong presence across various locations, including London, Cambridge, Sheffield, and Birmingham.

Clientele

  • NHS Resolution
  • NHS Healthcare clients
  • Independent hospital groups and practitioners

Casework

  • A diverse array of clinical negligence claims

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years' experience as a UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX qualified with relevant expertise
  • Experience in claims and inquests
  • Prior client interaction and participation in business development activities
  • Understanding of insurance and coverage matters

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm specializing in dispute resolution and advisory services. With a workforce of over 2,300 across 43 offices worldwide, we are home to some of the most respected legal professionals in the industry.

Our attorneys manage both contentious and non-contentious matters, providing a wide range of specialized legal services across various sectors, with a particular focus on litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.

We pride ourselves on being innovative and open-minded, bringing fresh perspectives that extend beyond traditional legal services. Our goal is to empower clients with diverse ideas, tools, and technologies to enhance their experience while consistently delivering outstanding results.

What We Offer

We welcome high-achieving lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates, and apprentices to become part of our rapidly growing global firm. Regardless of your role at Kennedys, you will engage in stimulating work where your contributions will be valued.

Our culture and values are integral to our identity, and we take them seriously. We strive to make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, supportive, and distinctive. Our values are central to our success and make us an exceptional firm to collaborate with and for.

We foster career development in an innovative and collaborative global environment, with our values at the forefront. We believe that supporting individual growth and development positions us to attract and retain talented professionals. All employees have access to virtual learning opportunities to enhance their skills, regardless of their location. Additional exciting opportunities, including secondments to clients and our global offices, are also available, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

We have cultivated a culture centered on client service, professional excellence, diligence, and trust. We highly value the relationships we build with our clients, who appreciate our warm and friendly approach. Our commitment is to provide clear answers, strategic recommendations, and effective tactics.

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive. We expect all employees to adhere to relevant policies and procedures, including those related to Information Security, Data Protection, and Quality Management, and to report any breaches promptly.

Note: The indicated level of experience is a guideline and does not exclude applications from candidates with varying levels of experience.

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