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Senior Associate/Special Counsel

1 month ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Kennedys Full time
Job Opportunity at Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm seeking a talented Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our busy Insurance team based in our growing Melbourne office.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of building and infrastructure contracts, design concepts, and the role of building professionals, including engineers, architects, building surveyors, building inspectors, land surveyors, and the like. A good understanding of the Building Act (Vic) and experience in large-scale litigation/arbitration are also desirable.

Key Responsibilities
  • Acting in defence of a range of building professionals and contractors
  • Advising on professional indemnity, warranty, alliance project, and contract works coverage
  • Working closely with 3 highly regarded Partners on complex construction cases
  • Managing own time, excellent organisation skills, and attention to detail
  • High level of professionalism and integrity, displaying the highest standard of professional ethics
  • Leadership abilities and natural flair for building relationships
About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,500 people worldwide across 45 offices, we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.

We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table. 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 We 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.