Thompsons Solicitors
Senior Lawyer - Asbestos
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Senior Lawyer - Asbestos
Application Deadline: 10 July 2026 Department: Personal Injury Employment Type: Full Time Location: Cardiff Compensation: £55,515 / year
Description
We’re currently looking for qualified solicitors to expand our highly respected award-winning Asbestos team in Cardiff and Llanelli. We act on behalf of clients affected by asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, and pleural thickening, helping them—and their families—secure justice and support during incredibly difficult times.
Key Responsibilities
- Work alongside our Head of Asbestos (with over 25 years of asbestos litigation experience) to manage a high-value Multi Track caseload, from initial instruction through to trial.
- Handle complex cases issued in the Royal Courts of Justice, London.
- Contribute to maintaining best practice by supervising and supporting colleagues on technical and procedural matters:
- Offer guidance on case strategy.
- Ensure quality and consistency in client care and case handling.
- Develop others within a collaborative team culture, despite no formal line management responsibility.
- Combine technical excellence with empathy and sensitivity in delivering outstanding client service.
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Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
We seek experienced, qualified lawyers with:
- A strong track record of litigating asbestos-related disease claims.
- In-depth experience of:
- Multi Track work (including funding, costs, and complex litigation).
- The ability to:
- Supervise and support colleagues.
- Foster a culture of shared learning and development.
- A compassionate approach with proven expertise in providing outstanding client care in sensitive circumstances.
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What We Offer You
Join a role where your legal expertise makes a meaningful difference within a specialist, supportive team—this could be the right next step in your career:
- 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
Apply today or contact Steven King at stevenking@thompsons.law.
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