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Are you a competition lawyer looking to work on some of the most complex multijurisdictional matters in the market? Why this role? Run merger clearance work across Australia and APAC, and advise on the full range of competition and consumer law issues, from cartel conduct to ACCC investigations. Join a Global Elite competition practice spanning five continents, with genuine cross-border work and career progression. What you'll bring You have 4–6 years' competition law experience in private practice or with a regulator. You bring a strong academic record and a creative, analytical approach to complex regulatory questions. Experience advising across sectors, including on access regimes, foreign investment clearance and monopoly infrastructure regulation, is highly regarded. Is this you? You have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with strong judgment and initiative. You stay calm under pressure, managing multiple projects with strong time management. You're a team player with a client service focus and commercial awareness, keen to contribute to the growth of the practice. This role reports to Partner. For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com A b solute discretion is assured. I'm here to help you through every step of your next career move, drawing on over 20 years in recruitment. Whether you'd like to talk through this role, hear about other opportunities we're working on, or just get a sense of what's happening in the market, get in touch today to arrange a confidential chat.

Banking & Finance Associate - Global Law Firm | Dublin Global law firm Domestic & International transactions Collaborative team & career growth Funds Knowledge Lawyer Non-fee earning role with flexible days Top tier environment Excellent package Real Estate Senior Associate 4+ PQE Clear communicative firm with hybrid working Tier one practice Technology Lawyer | Ireland European network Data Privacy, Cyber, Digital Reg & AI Sophisticated cross-border projects Competition and Regulation Lawyers | Ireland High-profile, complex competition matters Merger Control & Regulatory Irish and EU work Environment & Planning Senior Associate 4+ PQE A high-quality and varied workload Direct exposure to partners and key clients For more information, contact our Commercial Directors: 📩 Mia - mbarry@keanemcdonald.com  📩 Mared - mroberts@keanemcdonald.com Absolute discretion is assured.

Are you a finance lawyer looking to act for top-tier lenders and sponsors on complex, cross-border deals? Why this role? Act for top-tier lenders and sponsors on leveraged and other complex cross-border finance transactions. Play a hands-on role keeping deals moving, as the key point of contact for clients and other parties. What you'll bring You're admitted in Australia with 4–7 years' PQE. You have broad banking and finance experience across acquisition and leveraged financing, and syndicated and bilateral financings (secured and unsecured). You bring a strong academic record and an analytical, intellectually curious approach to your work. Is this you? You have outstanding written and verbal communication skills and strong judgment. You stay calm under pressure, managing multiple deals with strong time management and organisation. You're a team player with a client service focus and commercial awareness, keen to contribute to the growth of the practice and, where needed, coordinate more junior team members. This role reports to Partner. For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com A b solute discretion is assured. I'm here to help you through every step of your next career move, drawing on over 20 years in recruitment. Whether you'd like to talk through this role, hear about other opportunities we're working on, or just get a sense of what's happening in the market, get in touch today to arrange a confidential chat.

Are you a commercial litigator looking to work on high-stakes, multi-party disputes for major clients across the region? Why this role? Shape claims and disputes strategy for clients on major projects and commercial matters, working closely with counsel and experts. Draft motions, trial briefs and examination outlines across domestic and international matters, and guide clients through regulatory investigations. Get exposure to multi-party construction disputes alongside partners and senior lawyers shaping case strategy. What you'll bring You're Australian qualified with 7–8 years' PQE in commercial litigation. You have exposure to and interest in construction litigation, and a good understanding of the risks in multi-party construction disputes. Experience in regulatory matters (particularly ACCC, ASIC and AER), private or public international law, and corporate or commercial issues is highly regarded. Is this you? You bring good judgment, strong analytical skills and intellectual curiosity, backed by a strong academic record. You're a self-starter who takes ownership of your work, and stays resilient and solutions-focused under pressure. You're a team player with a strong professional presence and client focus, comfortable coordinating discovery and guiding more junior team members. This role reports to Partner. For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com A b solute discretion is assured. I'm here to help you through every step of your next career move, drawing on over 20 years in recruitment. Whether you'd like to talk through this role, hear about other opportunities we're working on, or just get a sense of what's happening in the market, get in touch today to arrange a confidential chat.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a banking and finance lawyer with an interest in project and infrastructure finance to work on landmark, cross-border deals across the energy, infrastructure and resources sectors. You'll advise sponsors and lenders on complex project, corporate and acquisition financing mandates, working on landmark, multi-source deals from initial structuring right through to financial close. You'll also coordinate with international teams and manage external counsel, helping bring sophisticated cross-border transactions to a successful close. What you'll bring Admission to practice in Australia or another Common Law jurisdiction. 2–7 years' PQE, with broad banking and finance experience across project, corporate and acquisition finance, and syndicated/bilateral facilities. Strong knowledge of international finance law and the analytical skill to navigate complex, cross-border transactions Is this you? You're highly organised and deadline-driven, even under pressure. You manage multiple workstreams comfortably and deliver polished work to tight timeframes. You're a collaborative team player who builds strong relationships with colleagues and clients. You're self-motivated and proactive, and — at Senior Associate level — confident managing small teams. For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Ab s olute discretion is assured. I'm here to help you through every step of your next career move, drawing on over 20 years in recruitment. Whether you'd like to talk through this role, hear about other opportunities we're working on, or just get a sense of what's happening in the market, get in touch today to arrange a confidential chat.

Banking & Finance Associate - Global Law Firm | Dublin Global law firm Domestic & International transactions Collaborative team & career growth Funds Knowledge Lawyer Non-fee earning role with flexible days Top tier environment Excellent package Real Estate Senior Associate 4+ PQE Clear communicative firm with hybrid working Tier one practice Technology Lawyer | Ireland European network Data Privacy, Cyber, Digital Reg & AI Sophisticated cross-border projects Competition and Regulation Lawyers | Ireland High-profile, complex competition matters Merger Control & Regulatory Irish and EU work Environment & Planning Senior Associate 4+ PQE A high-quality and varied workload Direct exposure to partners and key clients For more information, contact our Commercial Directors: 📩 Mia - mbarry@keanemcdonald.com  📩 Mared - mroberts@keanemcdonald.com Absolute discretion is assured.

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