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Senior Associate - Healthcare EL/PL Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 2 days in office) Salary: £75,000 DOE + Bonus & Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced Healthcare / EL/PL Solicitor looking to advance your career with a leading, forward-thinking national practice? Our client is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Healthcare team in Birmingham. Following a surge of new client wins and increased instruction across existing portfolios, the team is expanding to accommodate significant ongoing growth. The Role In this position, you will manage a high-quality caseload of complex, defendant healthcare litigation files, with a strong emphasis on Employer's Liability and Public Liability claims. Key responsibilities include: • Caseload Management: Running a full caseload of defendant healthcare and EL/PL litigation matters from instruction through to resolution. • High-Value Litigation: Handling complex, high-value claims requiring technical precision and strategic dispute resolution skills. • Client Relationship Management: Acting as a primary contact for key clients, building long-term relationships, and participating in business development initiatives. • Team Collaboration: Working alongside top-tier partners and fee earners recognised for innovation and market-leading solutions. Career Progression & Development Our client is deeply committed to individual career development. From day one, every team member is placed on a structured career pathway tailored to their specific ambitions—whether your focus is achieving Partnership or taking ownership of key client accounts. Candidate Profile • Qualification: UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Fellow with relevant post-qualification experience (8+ PQE. • Technical Expertise: Solid background in defendant EL/PL litigation, ideally within the healthcare sector. • Commercial Mindset: Proactive, confident in client-facing environments, and comfortable taking part in business development activities. Benefits include: • Life Insurance • Gym Subsidy • Employee Assistance Programme • 25 days holiday • Private Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Income Protection • Nursery Scheme • Matched Pension Scheme up to 5% If you would like to hear more about the role, please get in touch 0121 272 7371 [email protected]