Solicitor / Legal Executive - Industrial Disease

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its specialized team in industrial disease litigation. In this remote role, you'll manage various Employer's Liability and Public Liability claims, specifically dealing with disease-related injuries. The ideal candidate should have a background in disease claims and litigation experience. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 along with growth and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Background in disease claims is highly desirable.
• Experience in personal injury or civil litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of disease claims, including lung disease and asbestos-related diseases.
• Conduct investigations and take witness statements.
• Collaborate with a large, experienced disease team.

Skills

Experience in disease claims

Litigation experience

Client relationship management

Job description

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Solicitor / Legal Executive - Industrial Disease, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Bydand Recruitment Group

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

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 defence of various disease claims.

Title: Solicitor or Legal Executive

Location: Remote

Salary: Up to £55,000

Previous Experience: A background in disease claims

About the Role

The successful applicant will handle a wide 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 boasts an impressive client base, including insurers, reinsurers, TPAs, local authorities, and corporates. Experience in disease claims is highly desirable.

Alongside managing and progressing a caseload of litigated disease-related injury claims, you will:

• 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 for documentation
• Support Partners in growing and maintaining client relationships
• Provide a high level of client service, ensuring professional service delivery at all stages

The ideal candidate

The firm is looking for experienced personal injury or civil litigators, ideally with a background in disease claims or Employers' Liability claims.

Apply Now to join a leading department where you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression.