Associate, Speciality, 2+ PQE

We are seeking a driven Associate to join our Speciality team in Sheffield. The team deals with sensitive, complex negligence, public and employers' liability claims on behalf of public sector bodies, private organisations, and their insurers.

In this role, you'll handle a diverse defendant caseload and play a key part in delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. You'll benefit from hands‑on mentoring, clear progression opportunities, and ongoing professional development designed to support long‑term career growth.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within an award‑winning team on a range of matters for a diverse and respected client base.

Team Our national practice delivers specialist personal injury services from seven offices across the UK. We handle complex, high‑value and high‑profile claims, led by Partners recognised as market leaders in this field.

We take a modern, partnership‑driven approach to litigation—focusing on pragmatic solutions that move cases forward rather than unnecessary process. Our in‑house R&D capability and award‑winning suite of technological and process innovations enable us to deliver efficient, data‑driven outcomes without compromising on quality or client service.

Clients

• Public sector organisations
• Private sector businesses
• Large self‑insured organisations
• Insurers
• Religious organisations
• Charities

Cases

• Abuse
• Human Rights Act
• Highways
• Tree‑related claims
• Housing Disrepair
• Employers' Liability
• Occupiers' Liability
• Stress
• Data breach

Required Experience

• 2+ years' PQE with relevant experience in defendant litigation, preferably in the public sector*
• Proven ability to manage a complex and varied caseload with minimal supervision
• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills
• A collaborative approach and experience working effectively within a team environment

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.