Locations: Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney
Associate (2–4 PQE)
We are looking for a talented Associate to join our growing national practice, working closely with Partners Peter Craney and Jonathan Wyatt across Marine, Aviation & Transport and Property lines.
The Opportunity
You will work directly with Peter and Jonathan on a diverse and technically engaging practice spanning:
* Marine and Transport – including cargo, logistics, supply chain disputes, and maritime-related claims
* Aviation – acting for insurers and industry stakeholders on coverage, liability and incident response matters
* Property – complex coverage and liability claims, often arising from large-scale loss events
The work is varied, fast‐paced and often international in scope, offering exposure to cross-border matters and collaboration with colleagues across Kennedys' global network.
The Team
* Hands‐on mentoring from senior practitioners
* Early responsibility and client exposure
* The opportunity to deepen expertise across multiple specialist lines
About You
* 2–4 years' PQE in insurance litigation, disputes, or a related field
* Exposure to or a strong interest in marine, aviation, transport or property lines
* Commercially minded, detail-oriented and confident managing competing priorities
* Enjoys working as part of a collaborative, high-performing national team
Why Kennedys
* Global platform – part of a leading international firm with offices across the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas
* High‐quality work – act on complex, often multi-jurisdictional matters
* Hybrid working – flexibility to balance office and remote work
* Career development – structured progression and access to global learning opportunities
* Inclusive culture – supportive environment where people genuinely enjoy working together
How to Apply
Please apply directly to Kennedys. We are not currently accepting applications from agencies for this position.
Equal Opportunities
Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.
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