Solicitor or Equivalent

Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade B - Leeds) Join to apply for the Solicitor or Equivalent (Clinical Negligence Grade B - Leeds) role at 4COM (4Communication B.V) Location: Leeds Hybrid Hybrid working available with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in‑office when needed. We believe we offer our colleagues the best hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern offices. Join Our Clinical Negligence Team as a Grade B Solicitor (or Equivalent) Are you an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a highly skilled lawyer to join our dynamic and supportive team, where your expertise will make a real difference. In this role, you will independently manage a variety of clinical negligence cases, ensuring they are handled with a proactive, client‑focused, and commercially aware approach. Collaboration will be key as you work alongside our skilled team to deliver outstanding results. In Return Fletchers Offers 35 hours working week Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met) 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, with option to purchase up to 3 extra days holiday per year, until you receive the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option Life Assurance Policy Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses Company sick pay Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work‑life balance Varied calendar of funded company social events Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees A genuinely supportive and friendly culture Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Accountable For Running an individual caseload Providing support, guidance, and assistance to the team to deliver outstanding service to clients Contributing to proactive and commercial case management and progression across the team Supporting the Team Leader/Head of Department in ensuring the delivery of the teams financial and performance KPIs Effective and thorough time recording Responsible For Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader/Head of Department and members of the team Identifying and driving cases which are ready for LOC, settlement, and service within the team Working with the team to ensure that relevant information is being collected and collated to enable the progression of the case Managing a caseload in a proactive commercial manner Co‑ordinating the progression of cases with all internal and external parties Drafting of legal documentation including LOC, letters of instruction Negotiating settlement and the issuing and service of proceedings should it be required Litigation of claims as required Overseeing the documentation and correspondence produced by the team Advising the team on any technical issues arising from their cases with support from Team Leader/Head of Department The Ideal Candidate Will Have Recent experience of handling a case load 5 years+ PQE or equivalent experience working in Clinical Negligence Excellent organisational and time management skills Excellent communication and drafting skills Excellent IT skills especially in respect of Microsoft Office packages Excellent attention to detail Strong commercial awareness within a legal environment Ability to work well with junior team members, providing coaching and mentoring Flexible and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines Excellent Client Care Skills We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates. About Fletchers Group Fletchers is a fast‑growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several strategic acquisitions, we’ve evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation. We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector and value connection and collaboration. We create exciting opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether you’re starting your career or aiming for leadership, you’ll find a clear path to progress and development here. We seek out a broad range of challenging, high‑quality legal work, enabling our people to build meaningful and progressive careers. We reward those who help build our success and live our values. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long‑term strength. Our base pay and bonus structure is built to recognise and reward high performance. Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive, and we celebrate that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme and are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos. #J-18808-Ljbffr