Firm Background
Kennedys history dates back to 1899 when Charles Frederick Kennedy became a Partner at the firm Paddison, Chapelle and Kennedy. Over the years the company’s name changed and in 1960 the name of the firm was simplified to Kennedys.
Firm Objectives
We value the relationships we build with our clients and know that they in turn value our warm, friendly, human approach. Kennedys objectives are to provide answers, recommendations, strategy and tactics. To deliver these in plain English – what we call Legal advice in Black and White.
Employee Numbers
We employ over 1200 employees worldwide.
Firm Culture
Our culture and values are built on us being open, approachable and responsive, showing respect for people, being trustworthy and straightforward and delivering economic solutions.
Legal Training
To ensure the Firm retains its competitive edge in the market it is committed to investing in its lawyers and support staff. Our culture, values and people reflect the quality of work and client relationships we have. Investing in the learning and development of our staff ensures our employees’ behaviours across all roles and levels mirror the Firm’s core values and therefore the overall success of the Firm. We aim to provide regular, timely and fit for purpose training via the most appropriate medium, in accordance with the needs of the business.
Travel Opportunities
There is a possibility of an overseas secondment.
Attributes & Skills
At Kennedys we offer a vibrant and supportive working environment built upon our core values; which are mentioned above. We therefore recruit applicants who are confident, articulate and sociable, who are team players, self-aware and resourceful.
Areas of Legal Practice
We are a specialist national and international legal firm with unrivalled expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, within the areas of Liability, Insurance / Reinsurance, Company Commercial and Workplace.
SPECIALISED AREAS
We provide contentious and non-contentious legal services with particular expertise in the following industries, construction and engineering, healthcare, insurance / re-insurance, local government, rail, maritime and international trade.
Offices
Kennedys worldwide (associated offices): Auckland, Belfast, Birmingham, Brussels, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Dubai, Dublin, Hong Kong, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Miami, Maidstone, Manchester, Sheffield, Singapore, Sydney and Taunton. We also have a number of associated offices across the world.
Starting Salary
The starting salary for 1st year London trainees is £25,000, second year £28,000, depending on the location.
Sponsorship
Unfortunately Kennedys do not provide any sponsorships or financial assistance to candidates before joining Kennedys.
Firm Background
Kennedys history dates back to 1899 when Charles Frederick Kennedy became a Partner at the firm Paddison, Chapelle and Kennedy. Over the years the company’s name changed and in 1960 the name of the firm was simplified to Kennedys.
Firm Objectives
We value the relationships we build with our clients and know that they in turn value our warm, friendly, human approach. Kennedys objectives are to provide answers, recommendations, strategy and tactics. To deliver these in plain English – what we call Legal advice in Black and White.
Employee Numbers
We employ over 1200 employees worldwide.
Firm Culture
Our culture and values are built on us being open, approachable and responsive, showing respect for people, being trustworthy and straightforward and delivering economic solutions.
Legal Training
To ensure the Firm retains its competitive edge in the market it is committed to investing in its lawyers and support staff. Our culture, values and people reflect the quality of work and client relationships we have. Investing in the learning and development of our staff ensures our employees’ behaviours across all roles and levels mirror the Firm’s core values and therefore the overall success of the Firm. We aim to provide regular, timely and fit for purpose training via the most appropriate medium, in accordance with the needs of the business.
Travel Opportunities
There is a possibility of an overseas secondment.
Attributes & Skills
At Kennedys we offer a vibrant and supportive working environment built upon our core values; which are mentioned above. We therefore recruit applicants who are confident, articulate and sociable, who are team players, self-aware and resourceful.
Areas of Legal Practice
We are a specialist national and international legal firm with unrivalled expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, within the areas of Liability, Insurance / Reinsurance, Company Commercial and Workplace.
SPECIALISED AREAS
We provide contentious and non-contentious legal services with particular expertise in the following industries, construction and engineering, healthcare, insurance / re-insurance, local government, rail, maritime and international trade.
Offices
Kennedys worldwide (associated offices): Auckland, Belfast, Birmingham, Brussels, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Dubai, Dublin, Hong Kong, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Miami, Maidstone, Manchester, Sheffield, Singapore, Sydney and Taunton. We also have a number of associated offices across the world.
Starting Salary
The starting salary for 1st year London trainees is £25,000, second year £28,000, depending on the location.
Sponsorship
Unfortunately Kennedys do not provide any sponsorships or financial assistance to candidates before joining Kennedys.
