Location: Australia (flexible across offices or remote)

At Kennedys, our Healthcare team continues to go from strength to strength. As part of our ambitious growth strategy across Australia, we are looking to appoint a high-calibre Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our nationally integrated practice.

You will work closely with Cindy Tucker, Anjali Woodford, Maya Parbhoo, and Natalie Orola, leaders in the healthcare litigation space, on a broad mix of complex, high-value and often sensitive matters.

The Chance

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to:
Work on market-leading defendant healthcare and medical negligence matters
Be part of a globally connected healthcare practice, collaborating with colleagues across the UK, US and APAC
Take on strategic, intellectually challenging work with real client impact
Play a key role in the continued growth of our national team
Mentor and support junior lawyers in their career development

We are also open to conversations with senior practitioners seeking a transparent and credible pathway to Partnership, with the support and structure to help you get there.

About You

We're keen to hear from experienced lawyers who:




Are operating at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level (or equivalent)
Have strong defendant experience in healthcare / medical negligence
Proven ability to manage complex, high-value litigation matters independently
Bring sound technical ability alongside commercial judgement and client focus
Are collaborative, pragmatic and motivated to contribute to a growing national practice

Why Healthcare At Kennedys

Our Healthcare team is known for more than just the work we do.

We Pride Ourselves On Being
Inclusive and supportive – a genuinely collegiate environment where people are valued
Flexible – we embrace agile working and understand the importance of balance
Reliable and well-established - with long-standing client relationships and consistent growth
Family-oriented – many of our team have built long-term careers here alongside their lives outside of work
You'll be joining a team where people stay, develop and progress.

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

📌 Senior Associate / Special Counsel – Healthcare Defendant Melbourne
🏢 Kennedys
📍 Melbourne