Job Introduction

Join a purpose-driven legal department where your expertise will directly support and protect professionals facing some of the most challenging moments in their careers. As a Litigation Solicitor (L1), you will play a vital role in defending complex clinical negligence claims, delivering a high-quality legal service that is trusted by members and focused on achieving fair, balanced outcomes.

Working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary litigation team, you will take ownership of high-value and complex cases from the point of proceedings through to resolution. This role combines technical excellence with strategic thinking, allowing you to influence case direction, manage risk, and contribute to continuous improvement across the wider Legal Services function.

You’ll also play an important role in developing others, supporting junior colleagues, and helping to shape a high-performance culture. This is an opportunity to further your litigation career in an environment that values professional growth, operational excellence, and member-focused outcomes.

Role Responsibility

• Manage complex and/or high-value litigated clinical negligence claims from service of proceedings through to resolution, ensuring compliance with relevant protocols and legal standards 
• Develop and implement effective case strategies, balancing legal, financial, and reputational risks to achieve optimal outcomes for members 
• Provide supervision, technical guidance, and coaching to L2 Litigation Solicitors and legal assistants to support team capability and performance 
• Maintain cost efficiency through appropriate delegation and proactive management of legal spend, damages, and associated costs 
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with members, keeping them informed and supported throughout the litigation process 
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, efficiency, and service delivery 
• Support complaint resolution processes, aiming for early and fair outcomes in line with organisational policies 
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality case handling and alignment with strategic objectives

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Clinical Negligence Solicitor, or Barrister with relevant experience (typically 4+ years PQE) 
• Strong track record of managing litigated clinical negligence claims, including complex or high-value cases 
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective case strategies, including accurate reserving and cost management 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally and empathetically 
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues, with a commitment to developing others 
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment 
• Proficient in using case management systems and legal IT tools 
• Experience within a regulated, insurance, or healthcare legal environment, or exposure to quality assurance/audit processes (desirable)

Package Description

Alongside a competitive salary, you will also receive:

• Discretionary on-target bonus of 10%. Up to a max 20% based on performance
• 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us – optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
• 25 days annual leave. Flexible public holidays and option to buy/sell additional leave
• Private Medical Cover
• Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
• 6x salary death in service
• Holistic health and wellbeing support package
• A truly flexible hybrid-working arrangement 
• A culture that promotes inclusivity, wellbeing and rewards hard work

About the Company

The Medical Protection Society Ltd (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for Doctors, Dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 members around the world.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, meaning member’s subscriptions are either invested into bettering the organisation, colleagues and products, or kept safe should members require support for complaints or claims arising from professional practice.

Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit members and the wider healthcare professions.

To do this, we need colleagues who are trusted and supported to deliver their best work, whether that be through leadership development, fully funded training courses or peer-to-peer support. We want colleagues to feel empowered to deliver positive change, display ambition to push themselves and be determined when faced with a challenge, whilst ensuring members best interests are at the core.

Medical Protection Society