Special Counsel 9 + Years PQE (Liability)

Australia Job Openings

Kennedys Law

Sydney

FULL TIME

September 23, 2024

Role
Kennedys is seeking a highly motivated Special Counsel with 9 + years' PQE to join our established Liability team based in our growing Sydney office.
Working closely with two specialist Partners, Peter Craney & Chris Finn this is an unique opportunity for an experienced Special Counsel to work across a wide variety of matters including; personal injury, public and products liability, property damage and recovery claims, with the added scope of being involved in some interesting first party property, marine, and aviation matters across the liability practice.
Team
Kennedys is a leading global insurance law firm and has had a presence in Australia since 2006. In 2017, Kennedys Melbourne opened to reinforce the firm's commitment to the Australian market and Kennedys has fast-growing offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane.
This is a very exciting time to join the team – our Australian offices have grown exponentially over the last 12 months thanks to our talented people and reputation in the global insurance market.
You will join team of highly experienced Special Counsel, 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 litigation.
CLIENTS
The Liability team in Sydney manage complex claims for domestic and London market insurers across professional indemnity and financialised matters including for Insured accountants, valuers, financial advisers and brokers, property managers and construction professionals.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a strong litigator with 9 + years' PQE in liability, casualty claims or general insurancewith either a background, or genuine interest, in marine, aviation or transportation
Demonstrate a broad skillset in both the State & Federal Courts
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, with the flexibility and dynamism to work across teams/files
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 with the natural ability to lead and mentor junior staff
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.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

New Job Alerts

Spendless Shoes

RETAIL ASSISTANT MANAGER PART-TIME

PART TIME

November 19, 2024

View Job Description

Beacon Lighting

Full Time Lighting Designer / Sales Associate

Claremont

FULL TIME

November 19, 2024

View Job Description

KBR

Combat Systems Engineer

Matraville

FULL TIME

November 19, 2024

View Job Description

Epworth Healthcare

Senior Mental Health Intake Clinician - Psych / OT / SW / Mental Health Nursing

Camberwell

CONTRACT

November 19, 2024

View Job Description

Eastern Health

Clinical Risk Manager Medication Safety & Senior Pharmacist QUM

Box Hill

FULL TIME

November 19, 2024

View Job Description

Department for Education, South Australia

TEMPORARY TEACHER - RIVERLAND SPECIAL SCHOOL - SPECIAL EDUCATION

PART TIME

September 23, 2024

View Job Description

Pre-Sales Engineer

Victoria

November 19, 2024

View Job Description