Clinical Negligence Principal Associate

Cardiff – £55,000 - £70,000

Defendant Clinical Negligence Principal Associate – Cardiff Top Tier UK Law Firm
Salary £70,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits 
Hybrid Working (2 Days Office / 3 Days Home) 
 
My client, a top-tier UK law firm and they are looking to recruit a Defendant Clinical Negligence Principal Associate (5 years+ PQE) to join its team in Cardiff. 
 
Why Join? 
 
Due to ongoing growth, the firm is looking to add to its clinical negligence team. You will be joining a team that handles some of the most complex, high-value cases in the country, acting for clients such as NHS Resolution and private healthcare providers. 
 
My client is also happy to consider a claimant solicitor looking to move into a defendant role.
 
What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Running your own caseload of fast-track and multi-track defendant clinical negligence files 
• Assisting Partners on high-value and complex claims, often valued in the millions 
• Working closely with clients to providing strategic advice 
• Mentoring and coaching junior members of the team  

Ideal Candidate: 

• 5 years+ PQE with experience in clinical negligence 
• Confident managing your own caseload and contributing to high-value cases 

 
Salary & Benefits: 

• £70,000 DOE 
• Hybrid working (2 days in the office / 3 days from home, with court appearances office-based) 
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays  
• Healthcare cover 
• Life insurance (4x salary) 

To hear more about the role, please get in touch 
 
gareth@douglas-scott.co.uk   
 
0121 272 7371 or 07451274437