Job Description
Senior Lawyer - Asbestos
Application Deadline: 10 July 2026
Department: Personal Injury
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Cardiff
Compensation: £55,515 / year
We’re currently looking for qualified solicitors to expand our highly respected award winning Asbestos team in Cardiff and Llanelli. We act on behalf of clients affected by asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis and pleural thickening, helping them and their families secure justice and support during incredibly difficult times.
Key Responsibilities
Working alongside our Head of Asbestos, with over 25 years asbestos litigation experience, you’ll manage a high-value Multi Track caseload, handling all aspects of litigation from initial instruction through to trial, including complex cases issued in the Royal Courts of Justice, London.
As a senior lawyer within the team, you’ll also contribute to maintaining best practice by supervising and supporting colleagues on technical and procedural matters. This includes offering guidance on case strategy and ensuring quality and consistency in client care and case handling. While the role doesn’t involve formal line management, your expertise will play a key role in developing others and being a part of a collaborative team culture.
Our asbestos lawyers are known for combining technical excellence with empathy and sensitivity. Many of our clients are terminally ill or bereaved, and we pride ourselves on delivering a service that is both professional and personal.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
We’re keen to hear from experienced, qualified lawyers who have:
- A strong track record of litigating asbestos-related disease claims
- In-depth experience of Multi Track work, including funding, costs, and complex litigation
- The ability to supervise and support colleagues, contributing to a culture of shared learning and development
- A compassionate approach and the ability to provide outstanding client care in sensitive circumstances
What we offer you
If you're seeking a role where your legal expertise makes a meaningful difference and where you'll be part of a specialist, supportive team, this could be the right next step in your career.
- Contributory pension scheme
- 4,500 car allowance
- Permanent health insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Life assurance
- 25days 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
Apply today or contact Steven King at stevenking@thompsons.law
