Associate (2–4 PQE) – Marine, Aviation, Transport & Property

Associate (2–4 PQE) – Marine, Aviation, Transport & Property Perth | Melbourne | Brisbane | Sydney Kennedys is looking for a talented Associate (2–4 PQE) to join our growing national practice, working closely with Partners, Peter Craney and Jonathan Wyatt, across our Marine, Aviation & Transport and Property lines. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised insurance and disputes firm, working on complex, high-value matters for leading insurers, corporates and industry participants. 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 Peter Craney and Jonathan Wyatt are highly regarded specialists known for their technical expertise, commercial approach and strong insurer relationships. You will benefit from: Hands-on mentoring from senior practitioners Early responsibility and client exposure The opportunity to deepen your expertise across multiple specialist lines About You We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who: Has 2–4 years' PQE in insurance litigation, disputes, or a related field Has exposure to or a strong interest in marine, aviation, transport or property lines Is 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 – a supportive, down-to-earth environment where people genuinely enjoy working together *Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience. Please Note: If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Kennedys or reach out to Kennedys' recruitment contact listed on our advert for a confidential conversation. We are not currently accepting applications from agencies for this position. Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.