Industrial Disease Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE)
£40,000 to £55,000 per year,£Very Competitive
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
29/08/2026
About this job
Your new company Our client is a leading national law firm that is recognised for its specialist claimant personal injury practice.
Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Industrial Disease Solicitor to join a highly regarded team in Manchester.
You will become part of a collaborative and supportive environment that is committed to delivering exceptional client care whilst providing genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
Your new role
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor through to approximately 5 years' PQE to join an established asbestos and occupational disease team.
You will manage your own caseload of litigated industrial disease matters whilst supporting senior lawyers on complex and high-value claims.
The team acts for individuals suffering from a broad range of occupational illnesses and respiratory conditions, providing meaningful and rewarding work that makes a genuine difference to clients and their families.
Your responsibilities:
- Managing a caseload of asbestos and occupational disease claims from inception through to resolution.
- Handling a range of cases including mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, asbestosis, pleural thickening, occupational asthma, silicosis and other workplace-related illnesses.
- Running litigated matters independently with appropriate supervision.
- Assisting partners and senior solicitors on complex and high-value claims.
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements and schedules of loss.
- Liaising with clients, medical experts, counsel and other key stakeholders.
- Conducting legal research and preparing detailed advice.
- Building and maintaining strong client and referrer relationships.
- Contributing to business development and networking activities.
What you'll need to succeed
- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 0 to 5 years' PQE. Previous experience in industrial disease, asbestos litigation or claimant personal injury.
- Ability to manage litigated cases with increasing levels of autonomy.
- Strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills.
- Excellent communication and client care abilities.
- A compassionate and empathetic approach when dealing with vulnerable clients and their families.
- Enthusiasm for industrial disease work and a genuine commitment to securing the best outcomes for clients.
- A proactive and commercially aware mindset with an interest in business development.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Exposure to high-quality and complex industrial disease litigation.
- Structured training and career development opportunities.
- Opportunity to work alongside recognised specialists in the field.
- Generous annual leave entitlement with the option to purchase additional holiday.
- Pension scheme and healthcare benefits.
- Dedicated wellbeing initiatives and employee support programmes.
- A genuinely inclusive and supportive working culture.