Thompsons Solicitors
Disease Senior Lawyer
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Application Deadline: 14 August 2026
Department: Personal Injury
Location: Leeds
Compensation: £55,434 - £58,419 / year
Description
Make your expertise count. Change lives. Shape a team.
Thompsons Solicitors is expanding our respected Industrial Disease team in Leeds, Birmingham, Newcastle, Bristol and the North West — and we’re looking for a Senior Lawyer who’s ready to make a real impact on both clients and colleagues.
Our team represents individuals affected by serious occupational illnesses, including NIHL, HAVS, occupational asthma, WRULD, stress-related conditions and other complex disease claims. Many clients are navigating life‑changing circumstances, and we’re proud to deliver a service that is both technically excellent and deeply human.
The role...
You’ll manage a varied, high‑value Multi Track caseload from initial instruction through to trial, developing strategy, investigating complex evidence and litigating confidently.
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As a senior lawyer in the team, you’ll also play a key part in supervising and supporting colleagues. You’ll provide technical guidance, help shape case strategies, and contribute to maintaining best practice across the team.
While this isn’t a formal line management role, your expertise, mentorship and collaborative style will help others grow — and strengthen the team as a whole.
What You’ll Bring
We’re keen to hear from qualified lawyers with:
- A solid track record of handling industrial disease claims (NIHL, HAVS, asthma, WRULD, stress or similar)
- Strong experience in Multi Track litigation, including costs, funding and complex case handling
- The ability to supervise, guide and develop colleagues in a supportive, constructive way
- A compassionate, client‑centred approach when dealing with sensitive and often challenging situations
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If you’re looking for a role where your skills genuinely change lives, and where your leadership helps shape a high‑performing, specialist team, this could be your next step.
What we offer...
- Contributory pension scheme
- 4,500 car allowance
- Permanent health insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
- 5 days additional leave over Christmas
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised sports and social club
- Annual travel and parking loans
- Financial assistance for professional development
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