Kennedys is seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate with 8 years' + PQE to join our Insurance team based in our vibrant Sydney office.
Working closely with two of our specialist Partners, Llinos Kent & Alexandra Bartlett, this is a unique opportunity for an experienced lawyer to gain hands-on exposure to a mixture of contentious and non-contentious coverage matters across numerous insurance lines and defence of regulatory and various professional indemnity claims (for example, financial, construction, brokers, real estate, directors and officers) in Supreme Court and Federal Court proceedings.
TEAM:Kennedys is a leading global insurance law firm and has had a presence in Australia since 2006.
This is a very exciting time to join the team - our Australian practice has grown exponentially over the last 12 months thanks to our talented people and reputation in the global insurance market.
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.
You will join a team of highly experienced Special Counsel, fellow Senior Associates & Associates whilst receiving first-class support from our dedicated Paralegals and Legal Secretaries – enabling you to thrive in the fast-paced world of insurance law.
CLIENTS:General insurers and reinsurers, Lloyds syndicates.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:8+ years' experience, with relevant defendant experience from a reputable insurance team.Ability to run with matters autonomously under supervision.You will possess excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.Demonstrate the proven ability to manage your own time with excellent organisation skills and strong attention to detail.High level of professionalism and integrity; displaying the highest standard of professional ethics.Flexible attitude towards working practices and ability to adapt style as required.A natural team player ready to assist and support colleagues where necessary.Self-motivated and enthusiastic with a genuine desire to further your career at Kennedys.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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