Senior Associate / Legal Director, Disease

Kennedys; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join their Disease team in Sheffield, Manchester, or Leeds. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience handling defendant disease litigated claims and managing complex high-profile cases. The role promises stimulating work within a dynamic team, focused on providing top-tier legal services in a fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity for those eager to make a significant impact in their legal career.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience of defendant disease litigated claims gained within a law firm.
• Track record of capably handling a caseload of fast / multi‑track / and DCP claims.
• Experience of client contact.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse, high-quality caseload within the Disease team.
• Work on complex, high-profile cases.
• Provide top-tier legal services.

Skills

Defendant disease litigated claims

Client contact experience

Caseload management

Job description

Senior Associate or Legal Director – Disease Team

Kennedys is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join our growing Disease team in Sheffield, Manchester or Leeds. Due to significant organic growth within this practice area we are looking for an experienced candidate to become part of a dynamic and forward‑thinking team that is dedicated to providing top‑tier legal services. As a member of our Disease team you will manage a diverse, high‑quality caseload and work on complex, high‑profile cases that will challenge and develop your legal expertise.

Team

Our national practice services personal injury claims from seven office locations across the UK. We act on complex and high‑profile cases, led by experienced Partners recognised as market leaders in this sector. We are often instructed on UK cases requiring cross‑border quantum investigations via our international offices.

Clients

• Insurers
• Corporates
• TPAs
• Brokers

Cases

• Asbestos
• Noise‑Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
• Hand‑Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
• Employer's Liability / Public Liability (EL / PL)

Required Experience

• 5+ years' experience of defendant disease litigated claims gained within a law firm.
• Track record of capably handling a caseload of fast / multi‑track / and DCP claims.
• Experience of client contact.
• Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,750 people worldwide across 47 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.

Our lawyers handle both contentious and non‑contentious matters and provide a range of specialist legal services, with particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.

What do we have to offer?

We welcome high‑performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.

Equal Opportunities and EEO Statement

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.

We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.