Insurance Litigation Specialist

6 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Kennedys Full time
About the Role

Kennedys is seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our dynamic Insurance team in Melbourne.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in complex construction cases and coverage advice, with experience acting in large scale construction disputes in the Supreme Court of Victoria, County Court or VCAT.

Key Responsibilities
  • Acting in defence of building professionals and contractors in complex construction cases
  • Providing coverage advice on professional indemnity, warranty, alliance project and contract works
  • Working closely with 3 highly regarded Partners on complex construction cases and coverage advice
  • Advising on coverage for a range of local insurers and London syndicates
Requirements
  • 5-10 years' of relevant defendant insurance experience with a strong background in complex construction personal injury/disputes
  • Experience acting in large scale construction disputes in the Supreme Court of Victoria, County Court or VCAT
  • Demonstrated understanding of projects, construction agreements and relevant case law
  • Coverage experience acting for insurers and advising on coverage matters specific to the construction sector would be highly advantageous but not essential
About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. We have a presence in 45 offices worldwide and are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.

We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm.



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