Solicitor / Legal Executive - Industrial Disease

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

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a Solicitor / Legal Executive for its specialist industrial disease team. This remote role involves handling various disease claims, including respiratory and asbestos-related diseases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in disease claims and personal injury litigation. This position offers an attractive salary of up to £55,000 and opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience handling Employer's Liability & Public Liability Disease claims.
• Conducting investigations, taking witness statements, and reviewing medical records.
• Working collaboratively with a disease team and supporting client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of litigated disease-related injury claims.
• Conduct investigations and collaborate with third parties.
• Provide high-level client service throughout the claims process.

Skills

Background in disease claims

Personal injury or civil litigation experience

Client management skills

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26.08.2025

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10.10.2025

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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 high-level 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.