Senior Lawyer - Asbestos

Thompsons Solicitors; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm seeks a Senior Lawyer to join their respected Asbestos team in Nottingham. This role involves managing complex litigation cases and supporting colleagues while providing compassionate client care. With a competitive salary of £53,025 per year and an extensive benefits package including a pension scheme, car allowance, and professional development assistance, this opportunity offers significant career advancement in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

4,500 car allowance

Permanent health insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)

Life assurance

25 days 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

Qualifications

• Experienced, qualified lawyer with a strong track record in asbestos claims.
• In-depth knowledge of Multi Track work and complex litigation.
• Ability to provide outstanding client care in sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-value Multi Track caseload, including complex cases.
• Supervise and support colleagues on technical and procedural matters.
• Contribute to maintaining best practice in client care and case handling.

Skills

Litigating asbestos-related disease claims

Multi Track litigation

Supervising and supporting colleagues

Compassionate client care

Job description

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Senior Lawyer - Asbestos

Application Deadline: 22 July 2025

Department: Personal Injury

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Nottingham

Compensation: GBP 53,025 / year

Description

We're currently looking to expand our highly respected Asbestos team in Nottingham. We act on behalf of clients affected by asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis and pleural thickening, helping them and their families secure justice and support during incredibly difficult times.

Key Responsibilities

You'll manage a high-value Multi Track caseload, handling all aspects of litigation from initial instruction through to trial, including complex cases issued in the Royal Courts of Justice, London.

As a senior lawyer within the team, you'll also contribute to maintaining best practice by supervising and supporting colleagues on technical and procedural matters. This includes offering guidance on case strategy and ensuring quality and consistency in client care and case handling. While the role doesn't involve formal line management, your expertise will play a key role in developing others and being a part of a collaborative team culture.

Our asbestos lawyers are known for combining technical excellence with empathy and sensitivity. Many of our clients are terminally ill or bereaved, and we pride ourselves on delivering a service that is both professional and personal.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We're keen to hear from experienced, qualified lawyers who have:

• A strong track record of litigating asbestos-related disease claims
• In-depth experience of Multi Track work, including funding, costs, and complex litigation
• The ability to supervise and support colleagues, contributing to a culture of shared learning and development
• A compassionate approach and the ability to provide outstanding client care in sensitive circumstances

If you're seeking a role where your legal expertise makes a meaningful difference and where you'll be part of a specialist, supportive team, this could be the right next step in your career.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• 4,500 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