Industrial Disease Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE)

Your new company

Our client is a leading national law firm that is recognised for its specialist claimant personal injury practice. Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Industrial Disease Solicitor to join a highly regarded team in Manchester.

You will become part of a collaborative and supportive environment that is committed to delivering exceptional client care whilst providing genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

Your new role

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor through to approximately 5 years’ PQE to join an established asbestos and occupational disease team.

You will manage your own caseload of litigated industrial disease matters whilst supporting senior lawyers on complex and high-value claims. The team acts for individuals suffering from a broad range of occupational illnesses and respiratory conditions, providing meaningful and rewarding work that makes a genuine difference to clients and their families.

Your responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload of asbestos and occupational disease claims from inception through to resolution.
• Handling a range of cases including mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, asbestosis, pleural thickening, occupational asthma, silicosis and other workplace-related illnesses.
• Running litigated matters independently with appropriate supervision.
• Assisting partners and senior solicitors on complex and high-value claims.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and schedules of loss.
• Liaising with clients, medical experts, counsel and other key stakeholders.
• Conducting legal research and preparing detailed advice.
• Building and maintaining strong client and referrer relationships.
• Contributing to business development and networking activities.

What you’ll need to succeed
 

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 0 to 5 years’ PQE.
• Previous experience in industrial disease, asbestos litigation or claimant personal injury.
• Ability to manage litigated cases with increasing levels of autonomy.
• Strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills.
• Excellent communication and client care abilities.
• A compassionate and empathetic approach when dealing with vulnerable clients and their families.
• Enthusiasm for industrial disease work and a genuine commitment to securing the best outcomes for clients.
• A proactive and commercially aware mindset with an interest in business development.

What you’ll get in return
 

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Exposure to high-quality and complex industrial disease litigation.
• Structured training and career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work alongside recognised specialists in the field.
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option to purchase additional holiday.
• Pension scheme and healthcare benefits.
• Dedicated wellbeing initiatives and employee support programmes.
• A genuinely inclusive and supportive working culture.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.