Special Counsel – Employment Law, Sydney
Yvonne Kelly • February 16, 2026
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.
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