Solicitor / Legal Executive - Industrial Disease

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their specialist disease litigation team. The role involves managing a range of Employer's Liability & Public Liability Disease claims, including respiratory diseases and occupational cancers. Ideal candidates will have a background in disease claims and will be responsible for client relationship management and handling complex legal documentation. The position offers remote working opportunities and a salary up to £55,000.

Qualifications

• Experienced fee earner required, ideally with a background in disease claims.
• Familiarity with Employers Liability & Public Liability Disease claims.
• Ability to conduct investigations and liaise with third parties.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress a caseload of litigated disease-related injury claims.
• Conduct investigations and take witness statements.
• Support partners in growing client relationships.

Skills

Experience in disease claims

Client relationship management

Investigative skills

Legal documentation

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Solicitor / Legal Executive - Industrial Disease, stockport

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Client:

Bydand Recruitment Group

Location:

stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Solicitor / Legal Executive - Industrial Disease

Experienced Fee Earner - This Legal 500 Law firm are 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 being responsible for 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 a variety of 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 are looking for experience 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.