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In-House Legal Counsel, Sydney

In-House Legal Counsel, Sydney

Keane McDonaldCouncil of the City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
10 days ago
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Are you a talented legal professional ready to take your career to the next level?

An exciting opportunity awaits to join a world-leading technology company dedicated to continuous innovation and scalable solutions. Collaborate with top tech talent on a variety of complex legal matters while contributing to transformative projects in a fast-paced environment.

In this role, you will deliver strategic legal guidance primarily in global M&A and corporate matters and also have the opportunity to engage with a wide range of areas, including commercial, employment, governance, and regulatory issues. You'll take on advanced challenges, work on pioneering projects, and enhance your expertise in a fast-paced, intellectually engaging setting.

About you :

  • Minimum of 4 years post-admission experience (preferably in an in – house legal role), with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to provide legal guidance on complex or unfamiliar issues, including international matters with support from local counsel.
  • Expertise in at least one of the following : corporate law, competition law, or regulatory compliance.
  • Current NSW practising certificate (or equivalent in another Australian jurisdiction).

Join the high-performing Legal team that operates in a flexible, supportive environment.

To explore this role further, please get in touch with Yvonne Kelly of Keane McDonald on +61 405216810 or email your CV to ykelly@keanemcdonald.com . Complete discretion assured.

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Our client is looking for senior employment lawyer with 8+ years’ experience. Experience required You are business savvy, strong attention to detail and client relationships that can help to grow the business You have at least 8 years’ PAE with a proven track record in an advisory and litigation capacity This position will provide you with the opportunity to Work on complex and highly confidential matters in the employment, defamation and commercial arena. Join a specialist firm and build strong interpersonal relationships with clients. Partner with a practice where individuals matter and make a difference For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞 : +61 405216810 ✉️ : ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Absolute discretion is assured.

Our client is looking for a go-getter that would be keen to join a leading and trusted team in their growing Melbourne office. They work with a diverse client base consisting of large and mid-sized corporates, insurers, government departments, and statutory authorities. This is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level within a dynamic and supportive team. The Ideal Candidate : You will have a minimum of 5 years’ post-admission experience in workplace relations, employment law, or safety. You have solid experience and enthusiasm for running contentious and non-contentious matters, including advocacy, advisory, and investigation work You enjoy advising on strategic and operational matters relating to employment, industrial relations, and WHS law You are keen to contribute to the growth of the practice through thought leadership, relationship development, and mentorship For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞 : +61 405216810 ✉️ : ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Ab s olute discretion is assured.

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Looking for a new challenge? Does the opportunity to make a difference in an awarded niche law firm appeal to you? Our client is looking for an Employment Lawyer to join a crucial role within the firm. The ideal candidate : You are an employment lawyer with 8+ years’ experience You have strong litigation and advisory experience and the ability to lead complex matters You are at a point in their career that they want to manage client relationship and want to pursue a partnership role within the organisation You are able to demonstrate sound business acumen and take ownership of their division For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞 : +61 405216810 ✉️ : ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Absolute discretion is assured.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced lawyer to join a top-tier Competition & Regulation team, recognised as one of Ireland’s leading practices and ranked “Elite” by Global Competition Review. As part of this market-leading practice, you will be working with a broad international and domestic client base, advising on EU and Irish merger control, foreign direct investment, antitrust investigations, procurement and regulation across industries such as telecoms, energy, broadcasting and transport. You will also represent clients in competition litigation and advise on complex regulatory matters, collaborating with global teams to deliver commercially focused advice. We are looking for :

  • A qualified lawyer (Ireland, UK, or Commonwealth jurisdiction) with strong competition law experience.
  • Experience managing multi-jurisdictional projects or advising international clients is advantageous.
  • A client-focused professional with excellent drafting skills and strong commercial awareness. The firm is known for its supportive, inclusive culture, flexible hybrid working model and commitment to developing its people. If you are potentially interested, please contact Mared Roberts in strict confidence on +353 1 6392924 or email mroberts@keanemcdonald.com. Absolute discretion is assured.
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