Associate, Financial And Political Risks, 2 Years' Experience

Kennedys is seeking an Associate to join their Financial and Political Risks team in London. The role involves handling high-value coverage disputes for financial institutions, directors and officers (D&O), political risks, and crime coverage, as well as providing clear written advice to clients.

The Financial and Political Risks team at Kennedys handles a wide range of insurance disputes and litigation, with a focus on Financial Institutions, Directors & Officers Insurance, and Political Risks and Crime coverage. Their clients include general insurers and reinsurers, Lloyd's syndicates, self-insured PLCs, and self-insuring government bodies.

The ideal candidate will have 2 years' UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX qualified with relevant experience, experience in coverage insurance litigation and arbitration, and preferably experience in Financial Institutions, D&O, Political Risks, and Crime coverage. Advisory experience and the ability to provide clear, concise advice to clients is also desirable.

Kennedys is a global law firm specializing in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,400 employees across 44 offices worldwide, they have a reputation for excellence in their field. They offer a range of specialist legal services in various industry sectors, with particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims. Kennedys values diversity, innovation, and collaboration in their work environment and offers opportunities for career development and global exposure. They have a strong commitment to client service and a warm, friendly approach to building relationships.

As an equal opportunities employer, Kennedys is dedicated to inclusive recruitment processes and expects all employees to comply with relevant policies and procedures regarding information security, data protection, and quality management. They are a corporate member of myGwork, a community for LGBTQ professionals and inclusive employers.

• Can you tell us about your experience in handling high value coverage disputes for financial institutions?
• Have you ever worked on cases involving political risks and crime coverage?
• What is your experience with Directors and Officers insurance?
• Can you provide an example of when you have offered clear, concise advice to a client?
• Are you familiar with arbitration procedures?
• Do you have any experience working with general insurers and reinsurers?
• Have you worked with Lloyds syndicates before?
• Have you ever worked with self-insured government bodies?
• Do you have any experience working with self-insured PLCs?
• Can you tell us about your advisory experience?

• What types of cases would I be handling in the Financial and Political Risks team?
• Can you provide more information about the clients that the team works with?
• What level of experience is required for this role?
• Are there opportunities for secondments to clients or global offices?
• Can you tell me more about the firm's culture and values?