Kennedys is seeking an experienced Special Counsel to join our leading Financial Lines practice in Melbourne, working closely with Nicole Wearne, Australian Managing Partner, and Mark Attard, Partner. Both are recognised leaders in the insurance market, advising insurers on some of Australia's most complex professional indemnity, directors' and officers' liability, and coverage matters.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior insurance lawyer to work on complex financial lines, professional indemnity and coverage matters, while taking a lead role in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.
The opportunity
You will work across a broad range of financial lines matters, acting for local and London market insurers on:
Professional indemnity claims involving a range of professions, including construction
Directors' & Officers' (D&O) liability claims and investigations
Complex coverage and policy interpretation issues
Financial lines disputes and regulatory investigations
About you
We are interested in speaking with senior insurance lawyers who have:
Significant experience in financial lines insurance
Strong expertise in professional indemnity and D&O matters
Proven experience advising on coverage issues
Exposure to construction-related professional indemnity claims
Excellent client relationship and matter management skills
A collaborative approach to leadership and mentoring
Why Kennedys?
Work directly with two highly respected leaders in the financial lines market
Advise major Australian and international insurers
Access complex, high-profile work from day one
Be part of a globally recognised insurance law firm
Enjoy genuine career progression and leadership opportunities
Thrive in a collaborative, supportive and high-performing team environment
If you're looking to take the next step in your career with a market-leading Financial Lines team, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Kennedys. We prefer to talk with you personally and are currently not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
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