Application Deadline: 22 May 2026
Department: Personal Injury
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Leeds
Compensation: £55,434 - £58,419 / 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.
You’ll manage a varied, high‑value Multi Track caseload from initial instruction through to trial, developing strategy, investigating complex evidence and litigating confidently.
As a senior lawyer in the team, you’ll also play a key part in supervising and supporting colleagues. You’ll provide technical guidance, help shape case strategies, and contribute to maintaining best practice across the team.
While this isn’t a formal line management role, your expertise, mentorship and collaborative style will help others grow — and strengthen the team as a whole.
We’re keen to hear from qualified lawyers with:
· A solid track record of handling industrial disease claims (NIHL, HAVS, asthma, WRULD, stress or similar)
If you’re looking for a role where your skills genuinely change lives, and where your leadership helps shape a high‑performing, specialist team, this could be your next step.
Thompsons Solicitors is the UK's most experienced personal injury and employment rights law firm, our commitment to social justice is at the heart of our practice.
The firm was established in 1921 by the civil rights lawyer Harry Thompson. We have stayed true to his vision of using the law to protect and advance the rights of working people, and we are proud to be part of the trade union movement.
We represent individuals and unions from 18 offices across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with an associated firm in Scotland.
We proudly pledge never to act for insurance companies or employers.
Visit www.thompsons.law or call 0800 0 224 224
Thompsons Solicitors is a trading name of Thompsons Solicitors LLP.
