Industrial Disease Solicitor - Leeds A leading international law firm is looking to appoint an Associate to join its expanding Disease team across its Sheffield, Manchester, or Leeds offices. This opportunity has arisen due to sustained organic growth and offers the chance to join a highly respected practice handling complex and high-profile claims.The OpportunityYou will become part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team specialising in defendant disease litigation. The role involves managing a varied and high-quality caseload while working alongside experienced practitioners on technically challenging matters.This is an excellent opportunity for a Lawyer seeking to deepen their expertise in disease-related claims within a collaborative environment that prioritises innovation, efficiency and client service excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesManaging a caseload of defendant disease claims, including both litigated and pre-litigated mattersHandling fast-track and Disease Claims Portal (DCP) casesAdvising on a range of disease-related matters including:Asbestos-related claimsNoise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)Employers'' Liability and Public Liability (EL/PL) claimsMaintaining regular client contact and delivering commercially focused adviceSupporting Senior Lawyers on complex, high-value mattersClientsYou will work with a broad and established client base, including:InsurersCorporatesThird-party administrators (TPAs)BrokersAbout the TeamThe firm''s