Senior Associate
Recruiter: Jaye Haynes — j.haynes@harkaye.com · More jobs with Jaye Haynes
Senior Associate – Clinical Negligence (High-Value Cerebral Palsy & Birth Injury Claims)
Location: Bournemouth (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Company: Harkaye Core Talent
About the Opportunity
Harkaye Core Talent is exclusively partnering with a highly regarded claimant clinical negligence practice in Bournemouth that is continuing to expand its specialist team.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate to join a leading Clinical Negligence department handling complex, high-value cases, with a particular focus on cerebral palsy, birth injury, brain injury, and catastrophic injury litigation. Cerebral palsy and birth injury claims are among the most complex and highest-value clinical negligence matters, often requiring specialist expertise and management of multi-million-pound claims.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing significant litigation while also contributing to the strategic growth of the department through business development, networking, and relationship building.
The Role
You will:
Manage a caseload of complex, high-value clinical negligence claims from inception through to settlement or trial.
Specialise in cerebral palsy, birth injury, brain injury, and catastrophic injury matters.
Work closely with leading medical experts, barristers, and rehabilitation professionals.
Advise clients and their families with empathy and professionalism throughout the litigation process.
Supervise and mentor junior fee earners and support staff.
Develop and maintain strong referrer relationships.
Represent the firm at networking events, conferences, and industry forums.
Contribute to marketing initiatives, thought leadership articles, and business development strategies.
Support the continued growth and success of the Clinical Negligence team.
About You
We are keen to speak with Solicitors who possess:
8+ years PQE within claimant clinical negligence.
Proven experience handling high-value clinical negligence matters.
Strong expertise in cerebral palsy, birth injury, obstetric negligence, brain injury, or other catastrophic injury claims.
Excellent litigation and advocacy skills.
Outstanding client care and relationship management abilities.
A commercial mindset with a genuine interest in business development.
Experience supervising junior lawyers and supporting team growth.
Membership of specialist panels such as APIL or Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation would be advantageous. Senior specialists in this field are often recognised through such accreditations.
Why Join?
Opportunity to work on life-changing, multi-million-pound claims.
Genuine route to Partnership.
High-quality work with minimal volume targets.
Supportive and collaborative culture.
Hybrid working flexibility.
Strong investment in professional development.
Competitive salary and bonus structure.
About Harkaye Core Talent
At Harkaye Core Talent, we specialise in connecting exceptional legal professionals with some of the UK's most respected law firms. Our approach is built on Precision. Strategy. Results. We pride ourselves on creating long-term partnerships and delivering outstanding career opportunities within the legal sector.
Interested in learning more?
Contact Harkaye Core Talent for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity and the next stage of your career.