Principal Lawyer – Clinical Negligence

Themis Recruit are currently working with a well-established, nationally recognised claimant law firm seeking an experienced Clinical Negligence lawyer to step into a Principal Lawyer position.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with substantial post-qualification experience and a strong track record in complex clinical negligence litigation. The role combines high-level fee earning with strategic team leadership and operational responsibility.

The Role

As Principal Lawyer, you will lead and develop a specialist Clinical Negligence team, overseeing both strategic direction and day-to-day performance. You will maintain your own caseload of high-value, complex claims while ensuring excellence in supervision, case progression, and client care across the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and mentoring team members, providing strategic input on complex matters

• Managing a caseload of high-value clinical negligence claims from initial instruction to settlement or trial

• Handling complex litigation, including ADR, trials, and interlocutory applications

• Driving financial and operational performance, including billing, forecasting, and cost recovery

• Advising Trade Unions, their members, and private clients

• Supporting business development initiatives and enhancing the profile of the clinical negligence offering

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a confident and credible leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for developing others.

The firm is seeking:

• Extensive experience managing complex clinical negligence claims

• A proven ability to supervise and develop junior lawyers

• Strong strategic thinking and commercial awareness

• Experience overseeing team performance and financial metrics

• Accreditation with the Law Society, AVMA, or equivalent (desirable)

• Proficiency in case management systems and legal IT platforms

This role would suit an established senior associate, legal director, or existing principal-level lawyer seeking broader leadership responsibility within a highly respected claimant practice.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate can expect:

• £5,500 car allowance

• 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• Contributory pension scheme

• Permanent health insurance and life assurance

• Healthcare Cash Plan

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Cycle to work scheme and travel/parking loans

• Financial support for professional development

The firm has a long-standing reputation for acting exclusively for claimants and is known for its commitment to high-quality representation and access to justice.

For a confidential discussion or further details, please get in touch directly.