Solicitor / Legal Executive - Industrial Disease

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in Newport is seeking a Solicitor / Legal Executive to join its specialist disease litigation team. This remote role entails handling Employer's Liability and Public Liability Disease claims, focusing on varied diseases such as respiratory and asbestos-related conditions. Successful candidates will have experience in disease claims, conducting investigations, and managing client relationships. A salary of up to £55,000 is offered, alongside learning and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a background in disease claims or Employers' Liability claims.
• Experience in personal injury or civil litigation is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress a caseload of disease-related injury claims.
• Conduct investigations and take witness statements.
• Collaborate with a large disease team.
• Handle documentation and liaise with third parties.
• Support Partners in client relationships.

Skills

Experience in disease claims

Litigated disease-related injury claims

Client relationship management

Investigation skills

Job description

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Solicitor / Legal Executive - Industrial Disease, Newport

Client:

Bydand Recruitment Group

Location:

Newport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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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: 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 various 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.