Job Description
Role:
Kennedys is looking for a highly motivated Associate OR Senior Associate join our busy Insurance practice in Sydney. The successful candidate will work directly with our esteemed Insurance Partner, Penny Taylor, and wider team of senior lawyers.
Penny has over 15 years' experience in insurance law and dispute resolution and specialises in financial lines insurance, in particular professional indemnity, Directors & Officers and management liability insurance.
The role will include the day-to-day handling and management of complex coverage disputes, as well as offering clear written advice, for our construction, engineering and financial services clients.
Team:
The Insurance 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.
Clients:
General insurers and reinsurers
Lloyds syndicates
Global composites
Self-insured PLCs
Cases:
High value coverage disputes for financial institutions
Directors and Officers insurance
High value professional liability claims
Subrogated recoveries on behalf of insurers
Who we are looking for:
3 + years' relevant defendant experience from a reputable private practice insurance or construction team
Strong Australian litigation experience and court knowledge
Ability to run with matters autonomously with limited supervision
Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Desire to manage & mentor more junior lawyers in the team with file management/progression
Methodical and organised approach to file management
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
High level of professionalism and integrity; displaying the highest standard of professional ethics.
Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.
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Job Details
Posted Date:
December 10, 2025
Job Type:
Finance and Insurance
Location:
Sydney, au
Company:
Kennedys Law LLP
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