Disease Senior Lawyer, Nottingham

Application Deadline: 22 May 2026

Department: Personal Injury

Location: Leeds

Compensation: £55,434 - £58,419 per year

Make your expertise count. Change lives. Shape a team.

Thompsons Solicitors is expanding our respected Industrial Disease team in Leeds — 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.

• Manage a varied, high‑value multi-track caseload from initial instruction through to trial, developing strategy, investigating complex evidence and litigating confidently.
• Play a key part in supervising and supporting colleagues, providing technical guidance, helping shape case strategies, and maintaining best practice across the team.
• Use mentorship and collaborative style to help others grow and strengthen the team as a whole (though this is not a formal line‑management role).

• 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

• 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