Associate, Personal Injury and Liability

Please Note: If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Kennedys or reach out Rhiannon Hancock for a confidential conversation. We are not currently accepting applications from agencies for this position. This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate (2-4 years' PQE) to join our Melbourne office, working closely with Partner Ganga Narayanan. You'll act for Australian and London market insurers across a broad range of insurance litigation matters, including personal injury, public and product liability, institutional abuse, property damage and medical liability claims. You'll gain early responsibility, direct client exposure and hands-on experience managing complex matters, while being supported by a collaborative team and the resources of a global law firm. What you'll do Manage and progress matters from inception to resolution Advise clients on liability, quantum, strategy and dispute resolution Draft pleadings, advices and key client communications Work directly with insurers, counsel, experts and other stakeholders Attend mediations, settlement conferences and court proceedings Contribute to business development and client relationship initiatives Who we're looking for Associate level lawyer with 2-4 years' post-qualification experience* Experience in personal injury, liability or general insurance litigation Strong technical, drafting and analytical skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Proactive, collaborative and commercially minded Motivated to build a long-term career in insurance litigation What we offer Direct mentoring from a highly regarded Partner High-quality work for leading Australian and international insurers Structured learning and development, with genuine opportunities for career progression Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture A wellbeing day and annual wellbeing allowance The backing of a global law firm with an extensive international network Ready to take the next step in your insurance litigation career? We'd love to hear from you. *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. Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.