Kennedys Law LLP

Kennedys Law LLP is seeking a Claims Administrator to support their Casualty Corporate team in Leeds. This varied role is essential for delivering an exceptional client experience through efficient case handling and administrative support. The ideal candidate will have administrative experience, preferably in legal or claims, and must possess strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and confidence in using IT systems like Microsoft Office.

Kennedys Law LLP is seeking a Finance Systems Analyst to join their Financial Systems team in London. The role involves implementing financial systems and upgrades, enhancing Chrome River, and supporting governance in finance operations. Applicants should have experience in a global law firm environment, with a robust understanding of legal finance principles and proficiency with Chrome River. This hybrid role offers flexible working and a dynamic environment.

Claims Administrator We are looking for a Claims Administrator to support our busy and growing Casualty Corporate team in Leeds. This role will be varied, fast paced and integral to delivering an exceptional client experience. The Role As a Claims Administrator, you will play a key part in ensuring our casualty litigation team operates smoothly and efficiently. You'll work closely with fee earners and business services colleagues, supporting high quality work for major clients across the insurance and corporate sectors. Key Responsibilities Claims administration - supporting day to day case handling Opening and closing files in line with firm procedures Managing and updating case management systems Preparing documents, filing and handling correspondence Liaising with clients, insurers and third parties Monitoring deadlines and ensuring key actions are completed Supporting billing processes and general team administration Liaising with clients regarding loss fund accounts Working on reconciliations and handling team debts About You We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and thrives in a collaborative professional environment. Whether you already have experience in a legal or claims setting, or you're looking to develop a long term career in this area, we'd love to hear from you. Ideal Qualifications Administrative experience (legal or claims background is a bonus) Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills Confidence using IT systems and Microsoft Office A professional, client focused approach The ability to manage competing priorities effectively

Kennedys is looking for a Finance Systems Analyst to join their Financial Systems team in London. In addition to the continued development, maintenance and support of the firm's existing suite of Financial Systems, the role will also involve some exciting transformational projects as the Firm continues its Finance Transformation programme. The role will suit a technology forward, self starter with a good understanding of legal, financial operations, with innovative ideas for process improvements and automation. This is a hybrid role which supports flexible working and is based out of our London office. Team Kennedys' Finance team support the Firm globally in producing timely and accurate financial and management information, reporting solutions, operational and technical support to maintain high standards of services offered to the Firm's internal and external clients. The Finance team is made up of Financial Systems, Financial Control, Financial Planning and Reporting, Management Accountants, Credit Control, Legal Cashiers and Billers and Financial Operations Database teams. Our UK Finance team is based in Chelmsford and London. Key responsibilities Working as part of the project team to implement new financial systems, upgrades and changes to existing systems Working with relevant stakeholders to define and implement enhancements and rollout of Chrome River globally. Perform prototyping in support of requirements definition or functional/technical design questions Identify/resolve issues during test cycles and post project go live support Contribute to the development of functional specifications from a technical design perspective Assist in the Firm's continuing PMS migration projects to ensure all new Kennedys global offices operate on the global PMS (Elite 3E) Assist in the production of financial systems procedures, development specifications, test plans and training guides Test application upgrades, check functionality and test new and future functionality in line with test plans. Document test results and assist other testers in the same. Required experience Experience with a leading finance system in a global law firm with a bias towards legal cashiering. A sound working knowledge of Chrome River Expense and PO/Invoices including setups, rule sheets and integrations. A solid understanding of general legal finance and accounting principles. Aptitude for business process improvement. Experience as a subject matter expert on a system implementation. Experience working collaboratively across the different teams both Finance and non Finance to help deliver high quality solutions that meet business needs and implement best practices across the board (advantageous). Experience of providing support and training to Finance and non Finance staff. (advantageous).

Kennedys Law LLP is hiring a Security Engineer to enhance cybersecurity measures within the organization. The role involves implementing and maintaining security solutions, managing incident response, and collaborating with various IT functions. Candidates should have experience with EDR, Microsoft Security, and next-gen firewalls. Desired certifications include CISSP and CPSA. The position is ideal for those looking to impact the cybersecurity landscape significantly. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Kennedys is looking for a Security Engineer to join Kennedys, who will be a vital member of our newly established SecOps team, reporting directly to the IT Security Manager. This position is crucial in implementing and maintaining robust security measures across our technology landscape, as well as managing incident response. The role involves developing, implementing, and sustaining security solutions designed to protect our systems against constantly evolving cyber threats, with a focus on transitioning to a zero-trust operating model. The Security Engineer will work collaboratively across IT functions, spearhead key security initiatives, and play a pivotal role in enhancing our overall security posture. The role will also support the firm in its pursuit of ISO 27001 certification and the implementation of CIS controls. Team Kennedys' IT team is responsible for the maintenance of IT systems and security across the firm, including its portfolio of managed bespoke and off-the-shelf applications. This role will work across all IT functions and, in the case of broader projects, occasionally with other business functions within the firm. The majority of the global IT team are based in London and Chelmsford, although some staff are based in other UK and non-UK offices. As a team that provides a truly global service, the team are used to working flexibly and remotely. Key responsibilities Maintain and optimise the Security platform, including configuring EDR policies, tuning SIEM rules, and optimising the system for performance Monitor for security threats, analyse alerts, and respond to incidents using security tools; conduct vulnerability scans and support remediation and risk mitigation efforts Lead and participate in incident response efforts, conducting root cause analysis and developing runbooks for incident handling Oversee WAF, DDoS, VPN, and perimeter firewalls Manage Email and Web Security Gateways Maintain security certificates, encryption keys, and IDS/IPS systems Perform security scanning and vulnerability management, taking proactive steps to reduce operational risk INFRASTRUCTURE & IDENTIY Work with network engineers to implement posture management, including ICE/NAC segmentation, lateral movement control, and firewalls Work with the Endpoints team to administer MFA, SSO, PAM, MDM/MAM, and Conditional Access Manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, Develop and deploy automation tools and scripts to streamline common IT Security Operations tasks COLLABORATION & GOVERNANCE Collaborate with third-party penetration testers to identify, prioritise, and remediate security vulnerabilities Create detailed reports on detected threats, incidents, and response actions; document configurations, processes, and runbooks Keep well-informed of the latest cybersecurity trends, emerging threats, and updates Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards, Regulations, and Principle Required experience EDR - platform management, EDR policy configuration, and SIEM tuning Microsoft Security: Defender (ATP), Azure Security Centre, Entra ID, Intune, Conditional Access Next Gen firewalls: Palo Alto Prisma (preferred) or similar - configuration and managementEmail security: Mimecast, Exchange Online, DMARC, and email DLP (Tessian or equivalent) Identity and Access Management: CyberArk, Entra ID, SSO, MFA, and PAM solutions SIEM tooling: Sentinel, Exabeam, Splunk, or equivalent Vulnerability management: Tenable or equivalent enterprise toolsets Scripting and automation: PowerShell (preferred), KQL , or similar Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions including MS Purview Compliance Manager Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), desirable CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA), desirable Palo Alto Networks Certified Security Operations Professional, desirable CEH, OSCP, SANS, or ISACA certifications are also welcomed 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.