Senior Associate: Asbestos & Occupational Disease Litigation

Irwin Mitchell; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Bonus review

Health & wellbeing

Pension

Volunteer days

Employee discounts

Job summary

Irwin Mitchell in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Associate to lead asbestos and occupational disease claims within our respected AOD team. You will manage a varied caseload, supervise junior colleagues and assist Partners on high-value matters, delivering expert legal advice and compassionate client service.

You will engage with clients and families during challenging times, support business development efforts and strengthen referrer relationships while upholding the firm's commitment to trust,

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive with 8+ years PQE in Industrial Disease litigation.
• Experience managing a litigated caseload of complex, high-value claims.
• Ability to work with empathy, professionalism and integrity for clients and families.
• Experience assisting Partners and senior team members on technically challenging cases.
• Strong business development skills and ability to build client/referrer relationships.
• Willingness to mentor junior team members.
• 25 days holiday rising to 28 days plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of multitrack disease claims, including high-value matters.
• Provide technical supervision and support to Partners and senior colleagues.
• Support business development initiatives and strengthen referrer relationships.
• Raise the profile of the team across the region and contribute to growth.
• Independently manage complex litigated matters while collaborating with the wider team.

Skills

Empathy & professionalism

Excellent communication

Business development

Mentoring junior staff

Client relationship building

Litigation supervision

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive

Job description

Irwin Mitchell in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Associate to lead asbestos and occupational disease claims within our respected AOD team. You will manage a varied caseload, supervise junior colleagues and assist Partners on high-value matters, delivering expert legal advice and compassionate client service.

You will engage with clients and families during challenging times, support business development efforts and strengthen referrer relationships while upholding the firm's commitment to trust,