Overview
Kennedys is recruiting an NQ+ Associate to join our specialist Policy & Coverage team in Edinburgh. This is a standout opportunity for a lawyer interested in insurance policy analysis and complex coverage disputes.
The Role
Your Work Will Include
* Advising insurers on policy coverage and indemnity issues
* Drafting detailed coverage opinions across multiple lines of business
* Acting in declaratory proceedings and coverage litigation
* Supporting claims teams on strategic and commercial decision-making
* Working closely with leading coverage specialists and exposure to UK-wide and international matters
About You
* Qualified Solicitor
* Background in insurance, commercial litigation or disputes
* Strong written skills and an interest in policy wording and interpretation
* Commercial, pragmatic and client-focused approach
About Kennedys
Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 3,000 people in 45 offices across 18 countries we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field. Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services for many industry sectors, with particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.
We are a forward-thinking firm that embraces challenging new perspectives beyond traditional legal services. We empower our clients with diverse ideas, tools and technology to deliver exceptional results.
What we have to offer
We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'’ll be involved in exciting and stimulating work where your input will make a difference.
Our culture and values are central to who we are. We are approachable, straightforward, supportive, distinctive and ambitious. Our values underpin our work and client relationships.
The Firm recognises the value of investing in our people’s development. We offer on-the-job and experiential learning, peer-to-peer learning, mentoring, and resources to support career progression. A variety of opportunities are available, including secondments to clients and to our global offices.
We strive to celebrate diversity, empower our people and ensure everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), and to building an inclusive culture while decarbonising our operations and supporting our people to thrive. Our people are key to delivering change for our clients and communities.
Equal Opportunity Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to inclusive recruitment. We expect all employees to comply with relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, and to complete mandatory training when requested.
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