The Role
Manage a high-value, multi-track clinical negligence caseload from initial interview to resolution. Lead complex claims, identify and drive medico-legal issues, ensure high standards of litigation and client care, and supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers while working autonomously within a collaborative team.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you an experienced Clinical Negligence Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career? Thompsons Solicitors — the UK’s leading social justice law firm — is seeking dedicated and driven lawyers at all levels to join our specialist Clinical Negligence team.
This is a senior opportunity to use your expertise where it truly matters: securing justice for injured and vulnerable clients who rely on us to fight their corner.
The role...
In this pivotal role, you will manage a high‑value, multi‑track caseload from initial client interview through to successful resolution. You will lead complex clinical negligence claims with skill, empathy and sound strategic judgement, ensuring the highest standards of litigation and client care throughout.
Alongside your own caseload, this role requires strong and proven supervision experience. You will play an active part in supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers, providing technical guidance, oversight and support to ensure cases progress effectively and to a consistently high standard.
You will work with a high degree of autonomy while contributing to a collaborative, high‑performing team, where knowledge‑sharing and mutual support are central to success.
Who we are looking for...
We are seeking a qualified Clinical Negligence Lawyer with a genuine desire to make their work count. You will bring:
- Proven experience managing complex clinical negligence claims
- Demonstrable supervisory experience, with the ability to support, guide and develop colleagues
- Confidence in identifying and driving key medico‑legal issues
- Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to exceptional client care
Most importantly, you will share our commitment to social justice, high professional standards and achieving meaningful outcomes for clients every day.
What we offer you...
We’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel supported, valued, and able to thrive. Our culture is built on collaboration, wellbeing, and helping you grow—professionally and personally. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
- £4,500 annual car allowance
- Contributory pension scheme to help you plan for the future
- Life assurance for peace of mind
- Permanent health insurance offering long-term security
Annual travel and parking loans
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Subsidised sports and social club to help you stay active and connected
Health & Wellbeing
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash) for everyday medical costs
- Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential support
- A genuinely supportive, people-first working environment that prioritises teamwork and work-life balance
Time Off & Family Support
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- An additional 5 days’ leave over Christmas
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, supporting you and your family when it matters most
Growth & Development
- A collaborative culture where colleagues share knowledge, celebrate success, and support each other
- Financial assistance for professional development, helping you progress your career with confidence
Ready for your next move and to make a lasting impact?
Apply now or contact Steven King at [email protected] for a confidential conversation.
About
For 100 years, leading social justice law firm, Thompsons Solicitors, has been fighting for the rights of the injured and mistreated and changing lives for the better. Since 1921, we have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with trade unions to implement key legal reforms and give a voice to those who might otherwise have been disadvantaged and marginalised.Thompsons ran:• the case that established the right for injured workers to be compensated in 1937• the first asbestos case that was successful in the House of Lords in 1972• the first equal pay for equal value claim in the UK (1988) and later in Europe (1993)• the case against UK construction companies for blacklisting union members in 2016• hundreds of cases on behalf of women who received negligent treatment at the hands of disgraced breast surgeon, Ian Paterson (2017) and behalf of those injured by mesh (2019).Today, Thompsons employs 800 staff who work at 18 offices right across the UK. Key areas of legal specialism include: personal injury, serious injury, asbestos diseases, medical negligence, road traffic accidents, accidents at work, industrial diseases and trade union law. As a point of principle, the firm has never worked for employers or insurers.Over the last 100 years, we have consistently won the cases that have advanced the law for working people, but, as long as there are employers who put profit before the safety and rights of their workforce, there is always more to do. We continue to expose injustice, holding those responsible to account and campaigning for positive change. We want to hear from anyone who is keen to progress a legal career with a firm that won’t let up in its quest for fairness. Visit www.thompsons.law or call 0800 0 224 224 Thompsons Solicitors is a trading name of Thompsons Solicitors LLP.
Skills Required
- Qualified Clinical Negligence Lawyer (solicitor or equivalent)
- Proven experience managing complex clinical negligence claims
- Strong and proven supervision experience mentoring junior lawyers
- Ability to manage a high-value, multi-track caseload from interview to resolution
- Confidence in identifying and driving key medico-legal issues
- Excellent communication skills and commitment to exceptional client care
- Commitment to social justice and high professional standards
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The Company
What We Do
Thompsons Solicitors is a prominent UK law firm established in 1921, specializing in personal injury, employment rights, and trade union law. With 18 offices across the UK, the firm exclusively represents injured or mistreated individuals and trade union members, never acting for employers or insurance companies. They are dedicated to social justice, campaigning for legal reforms, and securing compensation for clients in cases involving workplace accidents, asbestos diseases, and medical negligence.
