Associate or Senior Associate

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Kennedys Full time $120,000 - $250,000 per year

Kennedys is currently recruiting a Senior Associate, with around 5 years PQE, to join our busy Insurance practice in Sydney. Working closely with Alexandra Bartlett (Partner) the successful applicant will gain exposure to complex general insurance & litigation matters, involving coverage, financial lines, D&O and PI defence.

The role will involve 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 and subrogated recoveries.

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, transport and employment.

Clients
n General insurers and reinsurers

n Lloyds syndicates

n Global composites

n Self-insured PLCs

Cases

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

Who We Are Looking For

  • 5 + years' of defendant insurance experience, from a reputable insurance team/firm
  • 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 and reviewing advices
  • 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.

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

*
where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

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