Solicitor – Healthcare Litigation
Leeds
Hybrid
Contract Type – Perm
About HF
People. Not just lawyers
Hempsons are part of the HF group of companies and are leading legal experts in the sectors of health and social care, charities, clinical negligence and professional support and advice for medical practitioners. They support the NHS and other organisations across the public, private and third sectors, delivering expert legal advice drawn from deep sector knowledge and experience.
About the team
Our 70+ strong team of lawyers advise NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts and medical defence organisations on wide ranging and important issues providing intelligent and novel solutions and have been described as ‘second to none’ by Chambers and Partners.
We are looking for an enthusiastic healthcare litigation lawyer NQ-4 PQE level with strong clinical negligence experience to join our Healthcare Litigation team and work alongside them on the extensive range of services we provide.
What you’ll be doing
The team are looking for an experienced healthcare litigation lawyer, who will undertake a wide variety of healthcare litigation work for the NHS and other public and private healthcare providers. There may also be an opportunity to undertake client secondments.
Pre-action investigation and drafting
Drafting of reports and advice to clients in and out of litigation
Preparation and attendance of trials and mediations;
Interviewing witnesses and drafting of statements
Cost management;
Multi-party litigation;
ADR/mediation and attendance at settlement meetings;
Negotiation of settlement;
Preparation and attendance at Court hearings including CCMCs and application hearings
Client training and support activities including; presentations, seminars and webinars
Business development activities (appropriate to role)
What do I need?
Previous healthcare litigation experience, ideally from another panel firm or medical defence insurer or indemnifier or if you are newly qualified, to have completed a seat in clinical negligence.
Familiar with issues relevant to our clients within the healthcare sector
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Able to uphold strong confidentiality and ensure compliance with client requirements
Able to work to tight deadlines and targets
Flexible and willing to take on a varied workload
Able to work as part of a wider team
What’s in it for you?
Apart from the competitive salary you’d expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We’re committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.
You’ll enjoy:
25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
Life Insurance & Income Protection
Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
Pension Scheme
Electric Car Scheme
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more!
What next?
If HF sounds like a place where you could belong, we'd love to learn more about you!
Submit your CV here and we’ll be in touch if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. If we don’t have something right now, we’ll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline.
