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.

We're looking for an Associate to join our growing Healthcare team, working closely with Partners Cindy Tucker and Natalie Orola.

Acting for insurers, medical defence organisations, healthcare providers and medical practitioners, the team advises on a broad range of healthcare, medical negligence and health law matters.

What you'll be doing

You'll work across a diverse range of matters, including:

- Medical negligence and clinical liability claims
- Coronial investigations and inquests
- Regulatory and disciplinary proceedings, including AHPRA matters
- Coverage and indemnity advice
- Catastrophic injury and other complex personal injury claims
- Providing strategic advice to insurers, healthcare organisations and medical practitioners

This role offers direct client exposure, meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to work on complex matters within a nationally recognised healthcare practice

About you

We're interested in hearing from lawyers who have:

- 1-2 years' post-admission experience in medical negligence, healthcare or health law
- Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills
- A commercial and client-focused approach




- The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Why Kennedys?

Kennedys is a global law firm with a market-leading insurance and healthcare practice. As part of our Healthcare team, you'll have the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile matters while collaborating with colleagues across our international network.

We are committed to investing in our people through structured learning and development programmes, mentoring and ongoing support. You'll be empowered to take ownership of your work, build strong client relationships and continue developing your technical expertise within a team-oriented and high-performing environment.

With access to challenging work, international connections and clear career progression opportunities, Kennedys offers the platform to build a successful and rewarding long-term career.

Interested?

If you have healthcare or medical negligence experience and are looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

*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 let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.

📌 Associate, Healthcare (1-2 PQE) (Melbourne)
🏢 Kennedys Law
📍 Melbourne