Disease Senior Lawyer

Leeds - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 55434 - 58419

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Make your expertise count. Change lives. Shape a team.

Thompsons Solicitors is expanding our respected Industrial Disease team in Leeds and were looking for a Senior Lawyer whos ready to make a real impact on both clients and colleagues.

Our team represents individuals affected by serious occupational illnesses including NIHL HAVS occupational asthma WRULD stress-related conditions and other complex disease claims. Many clients are navigating lifechanging circumstances and were proud to deliver a service that is both technically excellent and deeply human.

The role...

Youll manage a varied highvalue Multi Track caseload from initial instruction through to trial developing strategy investigating complex evidence and litigating confidently.

As a senior lawyer in the team youll also play a key part in supervising and supporting colleagues. Youll provide technical guidance help shape case strategies and contribute to maintaining best practice across the team.

While this isnt a formal line management role your expertise mentorship and collaborative style will help others grow and strengthen the team as a whole.

What Youll Bring

Were keen to hear from qualified lawyers with:

A solid track record of handling industrial disease claims (NIHL HAVS asthma WRULD stress or similar)

Strong experience in Multi Track litigation including costs funding and complex case handling
The ability to supervise guide and develop colleagues in a supportive constructive way
A compassionate clientcentred approach when dealing with sensitive and often challenging situations

If youre looking for a role where your skills genuinely change lives and where your leadership helps shape a highperforming specialist team this could be your next step.

What we offer...

Contributory pension scheme
4500 car allowance
Permanent health insurance
Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
Life assurance
25days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
5 days additional leave over Christmas
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Cycle to work scheme
Subsidised sports and social club
Annual travel and parking loans
Financial assistance for professional development

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Make your expertise count. Change lives. Shape a team.Thompsons Solicitors is expanding our respected Industrial Disease team in Leeds and were looking for a Senior Lawyer whos ready to make a real impact on both clients and colleagues.Our team represents individuals affected by serious occupationa...