Senior Solicitor Asbestos

Thompsons Solicitors; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Additional leave over Christmas

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Cycle to work

Sports and social club

Travel and parking loans

Professional development funding

Job summary

Thompsons Solicitors in the UK seeks a senior asbestos solicitor to manage high-value Multi Track litigation from instruction to trial. You will contribute to strategy, quality client care and share expertise within a collaborative team focused on sensitive asbestos-related disease claims.

The role emphasizes developing others, maintaining best practice, and delivering empathetic, professional service to clients and families during difficult times.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with asbestos litigation track record.
• Extensive Multi Track experience including costs and funding.
• Ability to advise and develop others; compassionate client care.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value Multi Track asbestos caseload from instruction through to trial.
• Provide guidance on case strategy and complex procedural matters.
• Support team by sharing expertise and developing others within a collaborative culture.

Skills

Asbestos litigation

Multi Track / complex litigation

Supervision of colleagues

Job description

We’re currently looking for qualified solicitors to expand our highly respected award winning Asbestos team, across our branch network. 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.

Working alongside our Head of Asbestos, with over 25 years asbestos litigation experience, 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.

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

What we offer you

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.

• 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