Industrial Disease Team Leader

G2 Legal Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham seeks an experienced Industrial Disease Team Leader to manage and develop a growing team. The role includes overseeing a team of 8-10 file handlers while handling a modest caseload of complex NIHL and legacy disease claims. The firm offers a collaborative culture, with a strong commitment to staff development and career growth.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Critical Illness Cover

Income Protection

Pension contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Flex

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering & Social Events

Qualifications

• Experience managing team leadership with 8-10 team members.
• Knowledge of litigation processes for industrial disease claims, especially NIHL.
• Experience with handling high-volume work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support team members in handling cases.
• Manage caseload of litigated industrial disease claims.
• Ensure quality standards and compliance are met.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem-Solving

Mentoring

Team Management

Tools

MS Office

Case/Claims Management Systems

Job description

Industrial Disease Team Leader

Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £55,000
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid (typically 1 day per week in office)
Department: Industrial Disease Litigation NIHL

About the Firm:
Our client is a leading law firm working in industrial disease litigation, with a well-established reputation in handling complex and high-value claims. As part of a rapidly growing team, you’ll join a firm known for its collaborative, high-performing and supportive culture, with a strong focus on internal promotion and career progression.
Following significant client wins and an increased volume of work, we are now looking to appoint an experienced Team Leader to join our expanding team.

Role Summary:
As Team Leader, you will manage a team of 8–10 file handlers and lawyers within the firm’s busy and growing Legacy (Industrial Disease) team. You will be responsible for the supervision, training and development of your team, ensuring delivery of high-quality legal services to clients in line with service level agreements (SLAs). Alongside leadership responsibilities, you will also manage a reduced personal caseload of complex litigated NIHL and legacy disease claims.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, mentor and support a team of 8–10 lawyers and file handlers
• Provide technical support and training to develop the team's capabilities
• Maintain a reduced caseload of litigated industrial disease claims (primarily NIHL)
• Plan and distribute team workloads effectively based on capability and capacity
• Ensure high standards of quality, compliance and commercial efficiency
• Monitor and meet client Management Information (MI) and reporting requirements
• Act as the first point of contact for client concerns or complaints
• Ensure effective communication within the team and across the wider department
• Lead or contribute to process improvement projects and operational updates
• Support and drive the technical development and career progression of team members

What our client is Looking For:
Essential Experience & Skills:

• Experience handling defendant-side industrial disease claims, particularly NIHL
• In-depth knowledge of the litigation process for industrial disease matters
• Previous experience in team leadership or supervision
• Strong ability to manage and develop others, including mentoring and training
• Comfortable working to chargeable hour targets and handling high-volume work
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in case/claims management systems and MS Office (Excel, Word)

Desirable:

• Experience with other disease types such as Mesothelioma, HAVS, or NIHL
• Exposure to large quantum claims
• Background in a defendant law firm is preferred; adaptable claimant-side experience will be considered

Benefits:

• Excellent bonus and overtime scheme
• Hybrid working
• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – Family Cover available
• Critical Illness Cover and Income Protection
• Pension contribution: 5% employee / 3% employer
• Access to:
  • Cycle to Work & Tech Scheme
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Gym Flex
  • Discount platforms, Gourmet Society and Merlin Attractions
  • Employee Assistance Programme (WeCare)
  • Volunteering & Social Events

How to Apply:
If you are an experienced Team Leader and want to join a growing team and exciting department, this is the role for you.

Please contact our office and ask for James Durkan or send your CV online.

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