Associate - Commercial Dispute Resolution Kennedys is looking for an Associate to join our Commercial Dispute Resolution team in Hong Kong. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, dynamic and global law firm. Team The Kennedys office in Hong Kong was established in 2000 and has now grown to 8 partners and over 41 lawyers, many of whom are multi-lingual. As one of the leading international firms in Hong Kong, our core practice areas include insurance and reinsurance, corporate insurance, corporate and commercial, litigation and dispute resolution, financial services and corporate regulatory and compliance, information technology, data privacy, cyber risks, healthcare including medical negligence and casualty. As part of the expansion of its Commercial Dispute Resolution Team, Kennedys is recruiting an associate with disputes resolution background. Key responsibilities Representing clients in commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to contractual disputes, debt recovery and defence of claims by litigants in person Acting for professional service firms on contentious regulatory investigations Advising on coverage and claims handling relating to Contractors’ All Risks, property, life and health insurance policie Required experience 2-4 years’ post-qualification experience in Hong Kong. Qualified in Hong Kong with solid experience of commercial disputes and contentious regulatory work Excellent knowledge of procedural rules and regulations, and strong research skills Excellent command of English and Chinese Experience working both independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment Excellent organisation skills and strong interpersonal skills Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys. *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. About Kennedys Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,500 people worldwide across 45 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, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims. We’re a fresh-thinking firm, and we’re not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time. What do 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 form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our values are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for. The Firm recognises the value of investing in our people’s development and believes our culture and values contribute to the quality of our work and of our client relationships. With a culture of on-the-job and experiential learning, peer to peer learning, mentoring, resources and tools that enable you to drive your career, we can support your development in your current and future roles. A variety of other opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices. We strive to celebrate diversity, empower our people and ensure everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We’ve created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust, where diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a key priority. We recognise that many of our people want to work for an employer that is aligned to their values, which is why we are building an inclusive culture, decarbonising our operations and supporting our people to thrive at work. Our people are the key to driving this change and helping us to make a difference to our clients, our people and the communities in which we live and work. 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.