Associate (Insurance - Liability, Marine and Aviation)

Associate (Insurance - Liability, Marine and Aviation)

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Kennedys is seeking an experienced Associate with 2+ years' PQE to join our dynamic Liability team in either our thriving Sydney or Melbourne office.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work directly with two specialist Partners, Peter Craney and Chris Finn, gaining sophisticated exposure to complex shipping, marine, property and aviation matters within our market-leading liability and insurance practice.

You'll join a team of highly experienced Special Counsel, Senior Associates and fellow Associates, supported by our dedicated Paralegals and Legal Secretaries, enabling you to excel in the fast-paced world of insurance litigation.

OUR CLIENTS

We Represent a Diverse Client Base Including

• Australian, Lloyd's, London and overseas market (re)insurers
• Shipping and transport companies
• Major airlines
• Large corporates
  
  

Essential Requirements

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 2+ years' PQE in liability or general insurance litigation
• Background or genuine interest in marine, aviation, transportation or property damage matters
• Strong litigation skills with proven track record of managing complex files
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  
  

Personal Attributes

• High level of professionalism and integrity with impeccable professional ethics
• Adaptable approach to working practices with ability to adjust style as required
• Collaborative team player with willingness to support colleagues
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with genuine ambition to advance your career at Kennedys
• Commercial acumen and client-focused approach
  
  

What We Offer

• Direct mentorship from specialist Partners
• Exposure to high-profile, complex matters
• Career development opportunities within a global firm
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Competitive remuneration package
  
  

Where a level of experience is indicated, this represents our preference based on the complexity of matters handled. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience who demonstrate the requisite skills and knowledge.

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,750 people worldwide across 48 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.

Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.

We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time.

What do we have to offer?

We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.

Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our values are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for.

The Firm recognises the value of investing in our people's development and believes our culture and values contribute to the quality of our work and of our client relationships. With a culture of on-the-job and experiential learning, peer to peer learning, mentoring, resources and tools that enable you to drive your career, we can support your development in your current and future roles. A variety of other opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices.

We strive to celebrate diversity, empower our people and ensure everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust, where diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a key priority. We recognise that many of our people want to work for an employer that is aligned to their values, which is why we are building an inclusive culture, decarbonising our operations and supporting our people to thrive at work. Our people are the key to driving this change and helping us to make a difference to our clients, our people and the communities in which we live and work.

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionOther, Information Technology, and Management
• IndustriesLaw Practice

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