Your new companyOur client is a leading national legal practice, who is seeking an Associate to join its specialist Healthcare division. This role will see you working on a high-quality caseload of clinical negligence matters and inquests. This role offers exposure to complex, high-profile cases with significant impact across the healthcare sector and is ideal for candidates with a strong interest in clinical negligence and healthcare law. The department is consistently ranked as a top-tier provider of defendant clinical negligence services. Successful candidates will gain access to excellent career development, mentorship from leading practitioners and a wide range of challenging work.This role is open to claimant and defendant clinical negligence solicitors / chartered legal executives. Your new roleThis Clinical Negligence Associate role will see you:Running a varied caseload of clinical negligence matters.Acting for a broad range of healthcare sector clients.Supporting preparation for inquests and assisting on more complex claims.Managing client relationships and attending relevant events.Providing clear, commercially focused legal advice.Supporting wider team projects and business development.What you''ll need to succeedUK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with full litigation rights (NQ+).Claimant or defendant experience in clinical negligence (defendant experience is preferable)Strong communication and client-handling skills.Understanding of insurance and coverage issues is