Clinical Negligence Solicitor (NQ to Grade A)

Location: Hybrid – Based in Annitsford (with excellent road links to Newcastle and Wearside)
Salary: Highly Competitive (Commensurate with Grade/Experience) + Excellent Benefits
Experience Level: Newly Qualified (NQ) up to Grade A (8+ years PQE)

About Browell Smith & Co

Browell Smith & Co is a leading, long-established legal force in the North East. We hold an enviable reputation for delivering exceptional client care and securing high-value, complex settlements. As a specialist firm with deep roots in personal injury and clinical negligence, our achievements speak for themselves. We consistently rank among the region’s top firms, trusted by our clients to handle their most sensitive legal matters.

Choosing Browell Smith means joining a firm that pairs high-quality litigation with a supportive, collegiate culture. We do not just manage cases; we change lives.

The Role

We are expanding our expert Clinical Negligence team. We are seeking ambitious Solicitors from Newly Qualified (NQ) level right up to Senior Grade A practitioners. We welcome applications from talented litigators with a strong background in either Claimant or Defendant clinical negligence work.

This role operates on a hybrid basis from our office in Annitsford. The location offers superb accessibility, featuring excellent road links directly into Newcastle via the A19/A1 and down to Wearside, making for a straightforward, stress-free commute from across the region.

You will manage or assist with a diverse portfolio of challenging clinical negligence claims, including:

• Birth injury and cerebral palsy claims
• Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis cases
• Surgical negligence and fatal accident claims
• High-value complex dependency claims

Key Responsibilities

• NQ to Grade C: Manage an appropriate caseload under supervision, conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and attend conferences with counsel and experts.
• Grade B to Grade A: Take lead conduct of high-value, complex clinical negligence litigation, provide technical leadership, mentor junior team members, and drive business development initiatives.
• Review medical records and collaborate with top-tier medical experts to build robust cases.
• Deliver empathetic, clear, and exceptional service to clients during sensitive times.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX equivalent (NQ to 8+ years PQE / Grade A).
• Proven track record in clinical negligence litigation (Claimant or Defendant backgrounds are equally valued).
• Sharp analytical skills with excellent attention to medical and legal detail.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and drafting skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Staff Benefits & Rewards

At Browell Smith & Co, we look after our people so they can look after our clients. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Financial Reward: Highly competitive salary structure.
• Work-Life Balance: Genuine hybrid and flexible working policy to support your personal commitments.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive medical health cash plan, employee assistance programme (EAP), and regular wellness initiatives.
• Career Progression: Transparent career pathways, funding for ongoing professional development, and leadership opportunities for senior grades.
• Annual Leave: 28 days annual leave plus an extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension & Perks: Enhanced pension scheme, life assurance, and a vibrant calendar of firm-funded social events and charity days.

To Apply

If you want to advance your career with a firm celebrated for its legal achievements and dedicated staff culture, we want to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your grade and experience to helen.ord@browells.co.uk or click apply below.

Strictly no agencies please.