Corporate & Public Affairs Assistant

Kennedys is seeking a Corporate & Public Affairs Assistant to join their Corporate Affairs team in London. The successful candidate will provide support for Kennedys' global corporate affairs strategy. This role involves coordinating and delivering thought leadership content, client communications, and stakeholder engagement activities. The assistant will contribute to Kennedys' strategic goal of demonstrating their expertise in key issues relevant to clients and establishing themselves as a valuable partner to industry and policy-makers. They will also assist clients in navigating emerging risks to gain a competitive advantage. The position is part of a Corporate Affairs function that aims to set the standard for insurance defense and coverage, as well as dispute resolution and commercial law services.

The Corporate Affairs team at Kennedys consists of professionals from various backgrounds, including law, business, academia, and government. They collaborate closely with lawyers to cultivate stronger relationships with clients and other stakeholders. The team conducts research on emerging business risks and analyzes the impact of legal and political changes on the international business environment. They provide insights into the risk landscape for insurance clients and other stakeholders. The team also creates market reports for clients, curates content, and manages marketing activities. They advocate for clients' interests in the public policy space, monitor regulatory and legislative developments, and engage with government, regulators, and industry bodies on topics like sustainability, diversity and inclusion, dispute resolution, disruptive technologies, data privacy, and legislative change.

The key responsibilities of the Corporate & Public Affairs Assistant include overseeing multiple projects and initiatives, coordinating activities across the firm, assisting with the distribution of marketing materials, preparing reports and presentations, managing content production, liaising with the Business Development team, planning and executing marketing campaigns, acting as a conduit between business services teams, staying updated on industry developments, managing the team's intranet pages, capturing and reporting on team activity, supporting financial administration, and providing general office administration support.

The ideal candidate for this role should be able to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, be adaptable to change, have excellent communication and presentation skills, possess strong networking abilities, be results-oriented and customer-focused, be proactive and committed to being a trusted advisor, have excellent organizational and prioritization skills, be able to work to tight deadlines, have a positive attitude, demonstrate an understanding of the insurance industry, have a strong interest in current affairs, and be proficient in using software like Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, InterAction, and Vuture. Kennedys offers hybrid working for this position.

Kennedys is a global law firm specializing in dispute resolution and advisory services. They have over 2,400 employees in 44 offices worldwide, providing legal services to various industry sectors. The firm focuses on litigation and dispute resolution, particularly in defending insurance and liability claims. They aim to bring fresh perspectives to the legal services realm and empower clients with innovative ideas, tools, and technology. Kennedys offers a supportive and collaborative environment where individuals can develop their careers. They prioritize individual growth and development and provide virtual learning opportunities to employees around the world. The firm values client service, professional excellence, hard work, and trust in building relationships with clients.

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to inclusive recruitment processes. They expect all employees to comply with relevant policies and procedures, including those related to information security, data protection, and quality management. The firm is a corporate member of myGwork, an LGBTQ+ professional network promoting workplace equality.

• Can you provide an example of a project or initiative that you managed, and how you coordinated activities from across the firm?
• How would you ensure coordination and efficiency when assisting with the distribution of marketing materials to clients?
• What experience do you have in preparing and presenting reports and presentations?
• Are you familiar with brand and house style guides and different types of software used for content production?
• How would you approach the planning and execution of targeted integrated marketing campaigns?
• Can you give an example of a time when you acted as a conduit between different teams and ensured actions were completed collaboratively?
• What experience do you have in producing high-quality content for thought-leadership, e-marketing, and client-facing reports?
• How do you keep yourself updated on key industry developments?
• Can you provide an example of how you have managed and developed an intranet site to offer dynamic content and reflect the capabilities of a team?
• What experience do you have in capturing and reporting on the activity of a team for internal and external audiences?

- Can you provide more information about the specific projects and initiatives that I would be overseeing in this role? - How does the Corporate Affairs team collaborate with the legal team to provide leadership and advice on business critical issues? - Can you give me an example of a recent marketing campaign that the team has executed and the results it achieved? - How does the Corporate Affairs team stay informed about key industry developments and trends? - Can you tell me more about the growth plans for the Corporate Affairs team in other regions of the Kennedys network?