Position Title: Industrial Disease Partner- Asbestos & Mesothelioma Specialist
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Reference: BH- 36832
Work Type: Full-time / Part-time (flexible arrangement considered)
About The Firm:
My client is a highly respected London law firm with a long-standing commitment to delivering first-class legal services. Since its founding in 1977, the firm has been known for helping ordinary people navigate extraordinary circumstances. The firm operates across a wide range of legal areas and has been recognised with numerous awards, reflecting its strong ethical values and commitment to excellence.
Position Overview:
My client is seeking an experienced Senior Solicitor with a specialist focus on Asbestos and Mesothelioma claims to join their Industrial Disease team. The successful candidate will have proven expertise in asbestos-related claims or broader Industrial Disease litigation and a strong professional following. The role offers the opportunity for partnership within the first year of employment for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle a caseload of Asbestos and Mesothelioma claims
- Develop new business and generate cases through an established professional network
- Build and maintain relationships within the Asbestos/Industrial Disease community
- Provide excellent client care, particularly with clients suffering from severe or fatal illnesses
- Work collaboratively with the team to enhance the firm's market position in Asbestos-related claims
- Manage and mentor junior staff, while having access to full paralegal and administrative support
Requirements:
- Technical excellence in handling Asbestos and/or Mesothelioma claims
- Qualified Solicitor, FILEX, or equivalent professional qualification
- Proven ability to generate new cases and maintain a network within the Asbestos/Industrial Disease sector
- Extensive case handling experience within Industrial Disease
- Strong interpersonal skills with a sensitivity for working with clients facing serious health conditions
- Ambitious and driven personality with a commitment to a collaborative legal practice
The Benefits & How to Apply:
- Competitive remuneration, commensurate with experience and circumstances
- Flexible work arrangement with the potential for part-time or remote working
- Access to comprehensive paralegal and administrative support
- Partnership opportunity within the first year
- Opportunity to mould and develop the practice and expand the scope of the team
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