Industrial Disease Solicitor – Leeds

A leading international law firm is seeking to make a key senior-level appointment within its growing Disease team. This hire is a strategic addition, reflecting sustained growth and the increasing complexity of the team’s workload.

This opportunity is specifically suited to an Experienced Lawyer ready to operate at a senior level—either as an established Senior Associate or stepping into a Legal Director position—with genuine scope to influence the direction and continued expansion of the practice.

The Opportunity

You will take on a senior, high-impact role, managing a complex caseload of defendant disease litigation while also contributing to leadership within the team. This includes mentoring Junior Lawyers, deepening client relationships and supporting business development initiatives.

The role offers exposure to high-profile and technically demanding work, alongside the opportunity to help shape strategy within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading on a diverse caseload of defendant disease claims across fast-track, multi-track and DCP matters
• Handling complex and high-value claims, including:
  • Asbestos-related disease
  • Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
  • Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
  • Employers’ Liability and Public Liability (EL/PL) claims
• Acting as a senior point of contact for clients, providing strategic and commercially focused advice
• Supervising, mentoring and supporting the development of junior team members
• Contributing to business development and strengthening existing client relationships
• Playing an active role in the ongoing growth and success of the practice

Clients

You will advise a well-established and sophisticated client base, including:

• Insurers
• Corporates
• Third-party administrators (TPAs)
• Brokers

About the Team

The firm’s national personal injury practice is widely recognised for its strength in defendant insurance litigation, handling complex and high-profile matters across multiple UK offices.

The Disease team is known for its technical excellence, collaborative culture and modern approach—leveraging innovative processes and technology to deliver efficient, high-quality outcomes. Cross-border work is regularly undertaken with support from an international network.

Your Profile

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent with circa 5+ years’ relevant experience (guideline only)
• Strong background in defendant disease litigation, including multi-track experience
• Demonstrable experience operating at a senior level, with the ability to manage complex matters independently
• Experience supervising or mentoring Junior Lawyers
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially astute, proactive and strategically minded

Why Apply?

This is a genuinely senior hire, offering the opportunity to step into a visible and influential position within a growing and ambitious team. You will benefit from:

• High-quality, complex and high-value work
• A clear platform for progression at senior level
• A collaborative and supportive culture
• Opportunities to shape team growth and client strategy
• Access to innovative tools, technology and international resources
• Ongoing leadership and professional development opportunities

If you are seeking a senior role where you can make a tangible impact while continuing to develop your career within a leading litigation practice, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

For a confidential discussion, contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment or apply directly via the link.

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