Industrial Disease Solicitor

Industrial Disease Partner

We have an exciting opportunity for a senior Industrial Disease Solicitor to join a hugely respected London law firm. The firm is committed to providing first-class legal advice to individuals and organisations across a number of disciplines, offering dedicated, specialist and high quality service.

The Asbestos & Mesothelioma Team

The Industrial Disease team devote their time exclusively to Asbestos-related claims and Mesothelioma. The firm is committed to this area of practice and is looking to expand its profile and market position in the Asbestos-related field, although is also open to hearing from candidates with more general Industrial Disease case handling experience who can bring expertise to the team.

The Position

The firm is seeking to bring in a seasoned practitioner who has focused specifically on Asbestos related claims for the majority of their career or, who has proven expertise in other Industrial Diseases (excluding deafness and VWF claims). An essential requirement is that you have a current following in your specialist area of work. In all likelihood you will exhibit most or all of the following qualities:

Technical excellence in the Asbestos/Mesothelioma practice area or other Industrial Disease work
Experience working with a firm respected in the field of Industrial Disease
Be a qualified Solicitor or FILEX or hold an equivalent professional qualification
Case handling experience. This is a potentially exciting hire for someone already working at a senior associate level and who is keen to make the move to partner status
A network of connections and relationships within the broader Asbestos community or within the Industrial Disease community
An established network of medical and other professionals who will signpost cases to the applicant
A proven ability to generate new cases
An ambitious, driven and outgoing personality, but with the requisite sensitivity to act for people with severe and/or fatal illnesses
A commitment to a collegiate approach to legal practice

In terms of support, you will have full access to paralegal and administrative support. For the right candidate, partnership is on offer within the first year of employment. Remuneration will be competitive and will depend on the individual's circumstances. The firm embraces flexibility and it is expected that the candidate will work mainly from home, drawing on their local network to generate work for the team. A part-time arrangement would be considered for the right candidate

For an individual with the requisite personal and professional qualities, this is a first class opportunity to join a firm and a department with an excellent external reputation, a cohesive and supportive internal structure and a track record of financial profitability. In addition, there is the opportunity to mould and develop the practice and to expand the scope of the team.