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Job Title: Associate
Team: Aviation
Location: Singapore

Kennedys is looking for an Associate (NQ - 2 PQE) to join our Singapore office in the Aviation team. The Aviation team's specialism includes dispute resolution in single and cross border litigation, complex and high value subrogation claims, catastrophic loss, risk management and regulatory matters. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious lawyer who is keen to deal with cross jurisdictional legal analysis which frequently requires consideration of the law and practice of multiple jurisdictions, as well as being part of a collegiate and highly regarded team within a fast growing international law firm.

The Aviation team consists of two Partners, two Legal Directors, five Senior Associates, one Associate, one Legal Executive, one Paralegal and four Secretaries.

• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Strong negotiation and drafting abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Working to tight deadlines and as part of a team.
• Excellent academics.

Recent examples of our work include advising reinsurers on coverage related issues arising out of the Russia/Ukraine leasing crisis, advising reinsurers on subrogations following aircraft ground collisions, advising reinsurers on liability claims arising out of general aviation losses, handling attritional claims in respect of prestigious airline accounts. Experience of aviation work is preferred but not required. The successful Associate will be exposed to a wide range of international work across the Asia-Pacific. The candidate needs to have been trained in a common law jurisdiction, ideally England & Wales or Australian qualified.

• Insurance and reinsurance companies
• Airlines, airports and aerodromes and private individuals
• Maintenance organisations, general aviation operators, business jet operators and regulatory authorities.

• Insurance/Reinsurance claims and Aviation liability disputes in various jurisdictions
• Advice on regulatory law
• Commercial contracts and policy coverage.

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,750 people worldwide across 48 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America 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 across industry sectors with particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims. We are a dynamic firm that values challenging perspectives and leverage tools and technology to deliver exceptional results.

We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Our culture and values emphasize approachability, straightforwardness, support, and distinctive client service. We invest in people's development with on-the-job and experiential learning, mentoring, and opportunities such as secondments to clients and global offices. We strive to celebrate diversity, empower our people, and create an inclusive culture aligned to our values.

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Law Practice