Healthcare Principal Associate Solicitor

Healthcare Principal Associate Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £85,000 A leading UK law firm is looking to recruit a Healthcare Principal Associate Solicitor to join its specialist healthcare team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced healthcare lawyer to take on a senior role within a growing team, managing complex and high-value defendant clinical negligence matters while also contributing to the development of junior lawyers and client relationships. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of healthcare matters and play an active role in developing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the practice. The Role:

• Manage a varied caseload of complex and high-value defendant clinical negligence claims
• Handle both pre-litigation and litigated matters from initial investigation through to resolution
• Investigate claims thoroughly and assess liability, causation and potential outcomes
• Liaise with clients, claimants, solicitors, counsel, medical experts and other relevant parties
• Obtain and review medical and other evidence and instruct appropriate experts
• Provide clear, strategic and commercially focused advice to healthcare clients
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Support and mentor junior lawyers, helping to develop technical skills and best practice
• Contribute to client training, presentations and other relationship-building initiatives
• Assist with business development and contribute to the continued growth of the healthcare practice
• Ensure matters are progressed efficiently and in line with client requirements, deadlines and professional standards About You:
• A Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE
• Strong experience in defendant clinical negligence
• Experience acting for NHS, healthcare or similar institutional clients would be advantageous
• Strong technical knowledge of clinical negligence and the Civil Procedure Rules
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills with the ability to assess complex evidence
• Strong drafting, communication and client relationship skills
• Commercially aware with a practical and client-focused approach
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
• Confident contributing to business development and client-facing initiatives
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within healthcare law The Benefits:
• Salary up to £85,000 depending on experience
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Private healthcare cover, with the option to extend to family members
• Life insurance of up to 4x salary
• Travel loan scheme
• Discounted gym membership / cycle to work scheme
• Dental care scheme
• Employee discounts and offers
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0737 602 8332 Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com