Solicitor / Legal Executive - Industrial Disease

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

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Sheffield is seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive specializing in Industrial Disease. The successful candidate will manage various disease claims, including respiratory and occupational illnesses. This role offers a salary up to £55,000, remote work options, and opportunities for professional development. Experience in personal injury or disease claims is essential.

Qualifications

• Experienced Fee Earner in disease claims preferred.
• Background in Employers' Liability claims is a plus.
• Strong investigative skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle Employer's Liability and Public Liability Disease claims.
• Conduct investigations and take witness statements.
• Collaborate with the disease team and support client relationships.

Skills

Experience in disease claims

Personal injury litigation

Client relationship management

Job description

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Solicitor / Legal Executive - Industrial Disease, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: Bydand Recruitment Group

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 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 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 with access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression.