Kennedys is seeking an Associate with approximately 2 years' post-qualification experience to join its Professional Liability team in Manchester.
The role provides an opportunity to develop specialist experience in professional liability disputes within an international law firm with a strong reputation for insurance and dispute resolution work.
The Role
The successful candidate will work on a range of professional liability matters, advising and representing clients in complex and potentially high-value disputes.
The work will involve analysing legal and factual issues, managing claims, preparing legal documents and providing practical advice to clients. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced lawyers and have the opportunity to develop their technical expertise and client-management skills.
The role is suited to a solicitor who has developed experience in professional liability, insurance litigation, commercial litigation or a closely related area and is looking to progress their career within a specialist team.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Assist with the management of professional liability claims and disputes.
Conduct legal research and analyse complex factual and legal issues.
Draft correspondence, pleadings, statements and other legal documents.
Assist with litigation and dispute resolution proceedings.
Provide clear and commercially focused legal advice.
Communicate with clients, counsel, experts and other professional advisers.
Manage competing matters and meet demanding deadlines.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive case records.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Professional Liability team and wider firm.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
Candidate Requirements
Kennedys is seeking a qualified solicitor with approximately 2 years' PQE and relevant experience.
Candidates should demonstrate:
Experience in professional liability, insurance litigation, commercial litigation or a related practice area.
Strong legal research and analytical skills.
Excellent drafting and written communication skills.
Strong organisational and case-management abilities.
Excellent attention to detail.
The ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
Strong interpersonal and client-management skills.
A practical and commercially focused approach to legal advice.
The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
A commitment to providing a high standard of client service.
Experience acting for insurers, professional firms or other clients in professional liability disputes would be relevant to the position.
Professional Liability Practice
Kennedys' professional liability work covers disputes arising from the conduct and services of professional advisers and other professionals.
The work can involve complex issues concerning professional standards, negligence, contractual obligations, insurance and financial loss. Lawyers working in this area can therefore develop experience across both substantive liability issues and the wider litigation and dispute resolution process.
The Manchester role provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced practitioners on sophisticated matters while developing specialist expertise in professional liability.
About Kennedys
Kennedys is an international law firm specialising in dispute resolution and advisory services, with particular expertise in insurance and liability-related work.
The firm's international network enables lawyers to work with clients and colleagues across multiple jurisdictions and on matters involving complex and cross-border issues.
Development
The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop technical legal knowledge, litigation skills, client-management abilities and broader commercial awareness.
Kennedys supports professional development through on-the-job learning, mentoring and other development opportunities, allowing lawyers to build their careers within the firm's specialist practice areas.
Application
The position is based in Manchester and is advertised as an Associate role requiring approximately 2 years' PQE.
- Locations
- Manchester, England, United Kingdom
- Experience
- 2+ years