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Associate/Senior Associate

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Kennedys

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Edinburgh

AI generated summary

  • You should be analytical, curious, organized, and motivated, with a litigation background, preferably in insurance or commercial litigation, and be open to flexible work arrangements.
  • You will defend claims against legal professionals and insurers, develop legal skills, build client relationships, and participate in business development and CSR initiatives.

Requirements

  • We are looking for a candidate who is analytical, curious, organised and motivated.
  • We are open to hearing from all applicants with a litigation background (in ideally, but not limited to, insurance or commercial litigation).
  • We are also interested in hearing from those who are looking for flexible work arrangements.
  • Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.

Responsibilities

  • You will be involved in defending claims against legal professionals, accountants, architects, education institutions, engineers and insurance brokers.
  • With exposure to these types of cases, you will not only be able to develop excellent legal skills, but also your relationships with a fantastic variety of clients and insurers.
  • You will have an opportunity to get involved in business development and CSR initiatives.

FAQs

What type of candidates are you looking for?

We are looking for candidates who are analytical, curious, organised, and motivated, ideally with a litigation background in insurance or commercial litigation.

What kind of work will I be involved in?

You will be involved in defending claims against legal professionals, accountants, architects, education institutions, engineers, and insurance brokers.

Is there an opportunity for career progression?

Yes, this role offers a brilliant opportunity to progress your career and help shape our growing top tier team.

What benefits do you offer?

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to get involved in business development and CSR initiatives.

Will I receive mentorship?

Yes, you will be supported and mentored by experts in the field.

Are flexible work arrangements available?

Yes, we are interested in hearing from candidates looking for flexible work arrangements.

What type of working environment can I expect?

You can expect a working environment that is interesting, family friendly, fun, and supportive.

Should I meet the indicated level of experience to apply?

No, the indicated level of experience is a guideline only; we welcome applications from candidates with more or less experience.

How do I submit my application?

Please get in touch with us if you are interested; we would love to hear from you. Let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to submit your application.

A global law firm with expertise in litigation/dispute resolution and advisory services.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1899
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in litigation/dispute resolution and advisory services, particularly in the insurance/reinsurance and liability sectors. With over 2,150 people worldwide across 41 offices in the UK and Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, we have some of the most respected legal minds in their fields. We act for insurers, reinsurers, Lloyd’s Syndicates, public bodies and corporates. Our deep sector knowledge means that we understand the impact of proposed regulations and advise our clients on the implications this will have on their business. Every day we make a difference for our clients.