At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse industrial disease claims and provide strategic legal advice.
- Company: Award-winning law firm with a strong reputation and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, career progression, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Supportive environment with ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact in the legal field.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 1-5 years' PQE in defendant industrial disease claims.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
An award-winning, Legal 500-recognised law firm with a strong reputation across the North is seeking an Industrial Disease Solicitor or Associate to join its expanding defendant insurance team in Manchester. The firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development, and expertise in delivering high-quality legal services to a broad insurance client base.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor or Associate with defendant insurance experience to join a well-established industrial disease practice. You will manage a varied caseload of litigated and pre-litigated industrial disease claims on behalf of insurer and corporate clients. Your caseload will include:
- Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) claims
- Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) claims
- Asbestos-related disease claims, including mesothelioma
- Occupational asthma claims
- Dermatitis claims
- Work-related stress claims
You will be responsible for handling matters from inception through to resolution, providing strategic legal advice to clients, drafting legal documentation, attending court and tribunal hearings, and conducting advocacy where appropriate. You will also build and maintain strong client relationships and support wider business development initiatives.
What you'll need to succeed:
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)
- Between 1-5 years' PQE
- Experience handling defendant industrial disease claims
- Proven ability to manage your own caseload and work to deadlines
- Experience attending court and tribunal hearings, with advocacy experience preferred
- Strong client relationship and communication skills
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to case management
- Commitment to delivering excellent client service
- Previous involvement in business development activities would be advantageous but is not essential.
What you'll get in return:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing team
- Ongoing training and professional development support
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement, with the option to purchase additional leave
- Enhanced family-friendly policies and sick pay provisions
- Private healthcare and wellbeing support
- Profit share scheme and additional employee benefits
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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