Associate, Financial Lines

2 months ago

Sydney, Australia Kennedys Law Full time

The role will include the day to day handling and management of high value coverage disputes for professional institutions, financial institutions, corporate service providers, directors and officers (D&O), as well as offering clear written advice to our clients. The role will also have a focus on the defence of professional liability claims, monitoring claims in other jurisdictions, arbitrations and subrogated recoveries. This is an exciting opportunity for an experience Associate to join a reputable and forward-thinking global law firm.

**Team**

The team in Sydney have extensive experience across multiple lines of insurance work, with a particular depth of expertise in professional indemnity, financial institutions, directors' and officers' (D&O), medical malpractice, public and product liability, property and construction, energy, cyber, marine and transport.

**Clients**
- General insurers and reinsurers
- Llyods syndicates
- Global composites
- Self-insured PLCs

**Cases**

General insurers and reinsurers
- High value coverage disputes for financial institutions
- Directors and Officers insurance
- High value professional liability claims
- Subrogated recoveries on behalf of insurers
- International arbitrations

**Required experience**
- 3+ years' experience*, with relevant defendant experience from a reputable insurance team
- Ability to run with matters autonomously with limited supervision
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Desire to manage & mentor more junior lawyers in the team with file management/progression
- Methodical and organised approach to file management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
- High level of professionalism and integrity; displaying the highest standard of professional ethics.

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