Senior Associate/Special Counsel - Workplace Relations, Melbourne
Yvonne Kelly • August 25, 2025
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
Absolute discretion is assured.
We are working with a top-tier international law firm in Dublin seeking a Real Estate Associate or Senior Associate to join its leading Real Estate practice
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At Keane McDonald we have specialised in legal recruitment for the past 20 years, making us one of the most established legal search firms in the Dublin market. We have developed a deep knowledge of the private practice landscape and we have earned a reputation for being discreet. If you are a Partner and considering your options you may be interested in speaking with us. Our Commercial Director, Mia Barry, looks after Partner level hires at Keane McDonald. With over 20 years’ recruitment experience, she is a trusted leader in the market and has the connections and insights to offer a helping hand with your potential move, handled with utmost discretion. Mia can give you an overview of the market, an idea about remuneration structures and she has the experience to safely guide you through the process of interviews and business plans required to make the move. You will have nurtured your career carefully to this stage and a move now, weather you have recently made a Partner or is on Equity, is important and you will want all the necessary information to ensure you make the right decision. To arrange a discreet chat over the phone, or a coffee in person, please contact Mia Barry in strict confidence on +353 87 6021890 or mbarry@keanemcdonald.com . Absolute discretion is assured.
Our client is seeking a driven Associate (3+ PQE) or Senior Associate (up to 2 years SA) to join their high-performing Dispute Resolution & Litigation team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercial litigator with an interest in class actions and funded litigation to work on complex, large-scale disputes with strong mentorship from senior lawyers and partners. What they’re looking for: 4+ years post-admission experience Solid background in commercial litigation; class action/funded litigation experience or interest preferred Strong drafting and court document preparation skills Excellent time management, attention to detail, and communication A collaborative, proactive mindset You’ll be working with top-tier clients, including litigation funders, in a fast-paced but supportive environment that invests in your growth and career development. For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405 216 810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Ab s olute discretion is assured.
