Solicitor / Legal Executive - Industrial Disease

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Guildford is seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive specializing in Industrial Disease to handle complex litigation cases. This remote position offers an attractive salary of up to £55,000 and the opportunity to work with a varied client base including insurers and corporates. The ideal candidate will have a background in disease claims and experience in personal injury or civil litigation, joining a supportive team focused on career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling disease claims or Employers' Liability claims preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations, take witness statements, and review medical records.
• Collaborate with a large, experienced disease team.
• Support Partners in client relationship management.

Skills

Experience in personal injury claims

Background in disease claims

Client relationship management

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Solicitor / Legal Executive - Industrial Disease, Guildford

Client: Bydand Recruitment Group

Location: Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

Job Description:

Solicitor / Legal Executive - Industrial Disease

Experienced Fee Earner - This Legal 500 Law firm is seeking an experienced fee earner to join its specialist disease litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a unique and technical area of litigation, focusing on the defense of various disease claims.

Title: Solicitor or Legal Executive

Location: Remote

Salary: Up to £55,000

Previous Experience: Background in disease claims

About the Role

The successful applicant will handle a variety of Employer's Liability & Public Liability Disease claims, including respiratory and lung disease, skin disease, vibration injuries, and occupational cancer, including asbestos-related diseases.

The firm's client base includes insurers, reinsurers, TPAs, local authorities, and corporates. Experience in disease claims is highly desirable.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct investigations, take witness statements, and review medical records and reports
• Collaborate with a large, experienced disease team
• Handle work on behalf of insurers, reinsurers, and government authorities
• Identify evidence requirements and liaise with third parties
• Support Partners in client relationship management
• Provide high-level client service at all stages

The ideal candidate

Experience in personal injury or civil litigation, ideally with disease claims or Employers' Liability claims, is preferred.

Apply now to join a leading department with opportunities for learning and development to support your career progression.