Healthcare Litigation Solicitor (1-3 PQE)

📍 Birmingham
🏛 Leading Global Law Firm – Healthcare Specialists

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Litigation Solicitor (1-3 years’ PQE) to join the highly regarded firm renowned for its market-leading expertise in complex, high-value and sensitive medical malpractice matters.

They are trusted by major healthcare bodies and insurers for its deep sector knowledge, technical excellence and calm handling of the most challenging cases. You will be part of a nationally recognised team advising on intricate legal and medical issues within the health and social care sector, with the benefit of working across a truly international platform.

The Role

You will work closely with experienced Partners and senior lawyers, managing your own caseload while contributing to complex, high-profile matters. The role will include:

• Acting for NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts and healthcare organisations
• Advising medical malpractice insurers for private hospitals, clinics and practitioners
• Managing a caseload of fast track and multi-track EL/PL claims
• Providing advice on medical insurance coverage, health law and regulatory issues
• Representing clients at inquests and judicial reviews
• Handling sensitive, high-stakes litigation involving complex legal and medical evidence

You will be supported within a collaborative team environment, with exposure to top-tier work from an early stage.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• 1-3 years’ PQE with relevant litigation experience
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Experience handling EL/PL litigation, including managing your own caseload
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong client-handling skills
• Interest in healthcare, medical malpractice or public sector work

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• High-quality, complex work with nationally significant clients
• Clear progression within a leading healthcare litigation team
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture
• Flexible working and access to multiple UK and global offices
• Ongoing training and professional development

If you’re looking to build your career in healthcare litigation within a firm recognised as a leader in this field, this is an outstanding opportunity to do so.

Apply now or get in touch with Claudia (claudia@austenlloyd.co.uk / 0117 313 0502) for a confidential discussion about the role.