Keane McDonald Sydney Event
June 20, 2018
Legal Opportunities in the Irish and Australian Market
Keane McDonald will be in Sydney from the 25th of June to the 29th of June 2018, to discuss Legal Opportunities in the Irish Legal Market and also in the Australian Legal Market.
If you would like to make an appointment , please contact Yvonne Kelly on +353 87 682 4591 or email ykelly@keanemcdonald.com

We are seeking a Senior Associate with strong Corporate law experience for an opportunity based in Sydney. This role would suit a lawyer with a solid background in multi-jurisdictional and cross-border Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity transactions. Experience You have been admitted in Australia, England & Wales, or another Common Law jurisdiction You have 5–7 years’ post-qualification experience You have a strong commercial awareness with a comprehensive understanding of large-scale and complex business transactions Responsibilities You will be responsible for coordinating and directing multiple workstreams on transactions, ensuring matters remain on schedule You have the ability to manage, understand, and disseminate transactional information effectively You have experience liaising with clients, stakeholders, and counterparties You have demonstrated experience working with and coordinating local counsel across multiple jurisdictions 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 confident, capable Associate to join their growing Commercial team. The Ideal Candidate You have at least 3 years PQE You have a passion for Commercial Law and love finding proactive solutions You enjoy working closely with clients, leading matters from start to finish You’ll take ownership of timelines, develop strong client relationships, and contribute meaningfully to a collaborative, high-performing team culture. About the Role In this role, you’ll work closely with clients, with the support of a paralegal and direct guidance from a senior leader. You’ll be drafting and reviewing a wide range of documents including: Commercial leases and service agreements Employment contracts and policies Licensing and IP agreements Capital raising and governance docs Terms and conditions Interested? If you’re seeking more meaningful client work, better work-life balance, and a clear growth path, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation. For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Absolute discretion is assured.

We’re seeking a driven Associate or Senior Associate with 3–7 years’ experience to play a key role in our dynamic Brisbane team. You’ll work closely with market-leading partners and gain exposure across a wide range of complex and high-value matters. Responsibilities: You will advise on public and private M&A, private equity, equity capital markets, and corporate governance You will gain experience working with major corporates, financial sponsors, and global investors across sectors, including energy, infrastructure, financial services, health, mining, technology, and retail You will be involved in managing smaller matters and support on large-scale transactions You will have Experience in a top-tier, national or international firm; in-house experience also welcome Strong technical and commercial acumen A collaborative mindset with a desire to grow, learn and mentor If you’re looking to step up in your corporate law career with exposure to cutting-edge transactions and a supportive, high-performing team — we’d love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405 216 810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Absolute discretion is assured.

Our Client, an elite international law firm has a number of vacancies for experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitors with 2-4 years PAE to work on discovery work for a major case. Potential long-term opportunities in a mainstream litigation role for suitable applicants. To apply, contact Yvonne Kelly of Keane McDonald on 0405216810 or send your CV on strict confidence to ykelly@keanemcdonald.com .

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to take a leading role on complex construction and infrastructure matters, spanning project delivery, advisory, and dispute resolution. You will work on high-value, technically challenging matters with direct client engagement and clear responsibility for outcomes. Key Responsibilities You will lead construction and infrastructure disputes, including multi-party matters You will advise on project delivery, risk, and regulatory issues across the project lifecycle You will develop and implement legal and commercial strategies You will manage client relationships and coordinate counsel and experts You will oversee junior lawyers and contribute to team capability You will be supporting business development and profile-building initiatives Requirements You have at least 5 years PQE in construction, infrastructure, or commercial litigation You have strong experience in dispute resolution; advisory exposure is advantageous You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills You are commercially astute with strong communication skills You have the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities The ideal candidate is Committed to building a long-term career in construction and infrastructure Seeking greater ownership, responsibility, and complexity in their work Motivated to develop a market profile and contribute to thought leadership For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405 216 810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Absolute discretion is assured.

Our client is looking for a lawyer specialised in Public Liability and Professional indemnity to join a well-regarded and fast paced Insurance team. This role will give you an opportunity to spread your wings by starting off handling simple matters related to grow your autonomy in more complex and larger matters – from Local and District court to District and Supreme Court matters. The ideal candidate: Has 1 – 3 years’ experience You will be responsible for evaluating evidence and preparing counsel on indemnity, liability and compensation. You will be required to prepare court documents, managing online processes and appearing in court. You will be responsible communicating with other practitioners and briefing and coordinating with counsel on these matters. You are skilled at prioritising, demonstrating initiative, having good attention to detail and have a proven history of meeting deadlines. For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405 216 810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Ab s olute discretion is assured.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate specialising in Planning & Environmental Law to join a highly regarded and growing Irish law firm in Dublin. The role will provide significant client contact and the opportunity to take ownership of matters while working alongside experienced lawyers.

This is a broad and high-impact role, with a particular focus on privacy, data protection and commercial contracts. You will work closely with senior management and teams within Legal, Compliance, Technology, Finance and Business Development, supporting matters across Ireland, the UK, EU and wider international markets

A major international firm in Dublin is seeking to hire an outstanding finance lawyer to join their global Finance Group. This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to join a progressive and supportive firm with clear career prospects and an exciting international platform. The Finance Group assists clients across a wide range of transactions and although there is a focus on structured finance, the firm is interested in speaking with candidates from a General Banking background, as well as Capital Markets and/or Finance. There are very good future career prospects within the team. The firm has an impressive team of lawyers who are highly regarded in the market for their expertise and integrity. The firm takes great care when making a hire to ensure their collaborative and transparent culture continues across the globe. The ideal person: You are a qualified solicitor with around 4 - 7 years’ PQE. You have experience in general banking and/or finance law. You strive for excellence in all aspects of your profession. You thrive in a team environment where everyone drives on to build client relationships and help to develop each other and the firm in every way. Interested applicants should contact Mared Roberts in strict confidence on +353 1 6392924 or send your CV to mroberts@keanemcdonald.com. Absolute discretion is assured.



