Associate in Birmingham

Kennedys is looking for an Associate to join the Property, Energy and Construction team in Birmingham, in order to manage a varied caseload of matters covering the team's core areas. This role is with Kennedys, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

The Kennedys PEC team specialises in property, energy and construction insurance claims, assisting insurers and reinsurers of major multi-national companies in relation to their global exposures. We provide coverage advice and defend high-value, international and complex claims. Our lawyers are located across our integrated international network, delivering a seamless legal service. The property damage team dovetails with our specialist experience in construction and energy, both of which have excellent records for innovative, commercially aware specialist advice. We also handle civil unrest claims both under all risks and specific SRCC/political violence policies. We provide clients with a full service in relation to their property claims, from coverage advice, defence of third party property damage claims and subrogated recoveries. We have been instructed on some of the market's most high profile matters.

Examples include:

• Advising insurers worldwide relating to business interruption claims arising from COVID-19;
• Acting for the property insurer of the Grenfell Tower following the tragic fire in 2017;
• Defending claims from multiple UK householders and businesses arising from a chemical explosion involving an aerosol factory;
• Providing coverage advice and defending a c.£150 claim arising out of damage to the Egyptian Natural Gas Company's pipeline caused by terrorists;
• Pursuing recoveries for insurers' losses arising from the fire at Ferrybridge C Power Station in 2014 and the fire at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in 2018.

Responsibilities:

• Work as an Associate on a varied caseload within the Property, Energy and Construction team in Birmingham.
• Provide coverage advice and defend claims; manage subrogated recoveries where applicable.

Required Experience:

• 3+ years' qualified solicitor with insurance litigation experience.
• Experience of market coverage work.
• Proactive and take initiative.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage own time and excellent organisational skills.
• Strong technical and research skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Note: where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline and may not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

About Kennedys:

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 3,000 people in 45 offices across 18 countries, we have respected legal minds and handle both contentious and non-contentious matters with a focus on litigation and dispute resolution, including defending insurance and liability claims. We are a firm that embraces challenging perspectives and uses tools and technology to deliver exceptional results.

What We Have to Offer:

We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices. Whatever your role, you’ll be involved in exciting and stimulating work where your input makes a difference. Our culture emphasizes approachability, straightforwardness, support, and distinctive values. We invest in development with on-the-job learning, peer to peer learning, mentoring, and opportunities such as secondments to clients and global offices. We celebrate diversity, empower our people, and strive for an inclusive culture, supporting our people to thrive.

Equal Opportunity:

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management. Any breach should be referred to Risk & Compliance and mandatory training completed where requested.