Commercial / Insolvency Litigation Lawyer / Associate, Sydney

Keane McDonald

  • Sydney, NSW
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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Blog LayoutCommercial / Insolvency Litigation Lawyer / Associate, SydneyYvonne Kelly • August 4, 2025Our client is looking for a Commercial Litigation Lawyer or Associate to join their team.The ideal candidate:You have 1 – 4 years PQE in commercial law and litigation.You are commercially astute and able to pragmatically anticipate legal outcomes and dynamics.You are meticulous and your attention to detail when preparing evidence, court documents and client advice is comprehensive and carefully considered.You will work across a broad range of commercial, shareholder and franchise contentious matters, and construction litigation and dispute resolution spanning major corporates and insolvency specialists to family-run enterprises.If you like working in a workplace where collaboration and support are core values, and authenticity thrives, we would like to hear from you.For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence📞: +61 405216810✉️:Absolute discretion is assured.By Mia Barry • August 1, 2025A major international firm in Dublin is seeking to hire an outstanding tax lawyer to join their global Tax Group. This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to join a progressive and supportive firm with clear career prospects and exciting international platform.By Malwina Kempa • August 1, 2025We are looking for a motivated Paralegal to support a busy, fast paced legal practice in Dublin. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a high-performing team where your ideas and initiative really matter.By Mared Roberts • August 1, 2025We are working closely with a leading business in Ireland that is looking to appoint an experienced and commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its high-performing team in Dublin. This is a great opportunity to work within a well-regarded company in a varied role, supporting strategic and operational areas of the business. You will advise on a wide range of commercial and corporate matters, including drafting and negotiating complex agreements. You will also provide input on M&A and joint ventures, as well as support on corporate governance, regulation and compliance. The ideal candidate: · At least 2-4 years’ PQE with a strong grounding in corporate/commercial law. · Qualified in Ireland with top tier or international law firm experience. · A collaborative approach and sound commercial judgment. · The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. This is a dynamic environment with strong leadership, good flexibility and exciting long-term prospects for an ambitious lawyer. For more details or to express an interest, please contact Mared Roberts for a confidential conversation on +353 16392924 or send a CV to mroberts@keanemcdonald.com . Absolute discretion is assured. We support and promote diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process.By Mia Barry • August 1, 2025The firm is supporting clients across a variety of sectors. The ideal candidate will have a broad technology background across TMT like data protection, privacy, innovation, cyber etc. It is a wonderful time to join the firm as you will get the opportunity to really carve out your own practice in an established and sucBy Mared Roberts • August 1, 2025We are seeking a Senior Associate to join this growing commercial team in Dublin, advising global clients on transformative data protection and digital regulation matters across a range of innovative industries. The team is renowned for its sector expertise, advising on cutting-edge issues. With a collaborative, cross-border approach, most of the work involves international colleagues so you will truly feel part of a global team. In this role, you will: Advise on complex commercial contracts, particularly in tech, IP, digital services, media and life sciences. Provide pragmatic legal advice, guiding clients through their regulatory and data protection obligations, often in cross-jurisdictional contexts. Support the growth of the practice and contribute to firm-wide initiatives.  Engage in business development activities and build trusted relationships with clients. The ideal person: At least 5 years’ PQE with strong experience in commercial law, data protection and digital regulation. An ideal background working within technology, life sciences or similar innovation-led sectors. Proven ability to advise clients directly and handle complex regulatory environments. Collegiate and ambitious with a desire to grow alongside a high-performing team. If you are interested in more details about this position, please contact Mared Roberts in strict confidence on +353 1 6392924 or email mroberts@keanemcdonald.com . Absolute discretion is assured.By Malwina Kempa • August 1, 2025We're working with a top 5 law firm looking to hire a strategic and commercially minded Business Development Manager to support their busy Corporate & M&A team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in business development and marketing within professional services who’s ready to take ownership of a high-profile practice area. What you’ll be doing: Keep your finger on the pulse of the corporate legal market, including researching trends, competitors, and spotting opportunities. Work closely with partners to shape and deliver on the team’s business development goals. Support pitches and proposals, help prep partners for BD meetings, and coordinate new client initiatives. Boost the department’s visibility. Oversee content creation and marketing materials. Help manage internal knowledge-sharing tools and support cross-functional collaboration. What we’re looking for: 5+ years’ experience in business development or marketing, ideally in a law firm or other professional services environment. Strong experience working directly with senior stakeholders. Excellent writing, communication, and project management skills. Commercially switched on, highly organised, and confident juggling multiple priorities. A degree in marketing, business, communications or similar (or equivalent hands-on experience). Bonus points if you: Have previously managed directory submissions or legal rankings. Are proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working semi-independently. If you’re ready to step into a key strategic role in one of Ireland’s leading corporate law practice, please contact Malwina Kempa in strict confidence on +353 87427 8751 or send your CV to mkempa@keanemcdonald.com to discuss this opportunity further. Discretion is assured.By Mared Roberts • August 1, 2025This is a unique opportunity to work on some of the most high-profile and complex competition, merger control and regulatory matters in Ireland and the EU. You’ll benefit from high-quality work, a flexible hybrid working model and a competitive benefits package.By Mia Barry • August 1, 2025A top international firm in Dublin is seeking to add Tax to its growing offering. They would like to welcome an experienced Tax Partner to their outstanding team. They are also open to an experienced Senior Associate/Of Counsel ready to make the step up.  This is a great opportunity for an ambitious lawyer who would like to build a Tax practice. The practice has excellent support and resources to nurture a growing tax practice within its well established firm. The UK Tax practice is highly regarded and you would liaise closely to help build the offering. You will be advising market leading international and domestic clients on Irish tax law. You will be a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 8+ years’ experience in private practice and Irish tax law. You will have an expert view on the tax landscape locally and globally. You will have a strong analytical ability and be a great communicator. And you will enjoy working as part of a close team and coaching others to ensure the practice enjoys a great working atmosphere. This is a great opportunity for either a senior associate to get the deserved recognition of stepping into a Partner level role, or for an experienced Partner to join and enjoy a strong international platform and a great working environment. The Firm has an exceptionally collegiate team culture which is underpinned by its core values of respect, integrity, consistency, honesty and trust. The Firm has an abundance of talented people which makes for a high-performing but friendly environment which fosters continuous professional development. Excellent, top of market remuneration package offered. Interested applicants should contact Mia Barry in strict confidence on 0876021890 or email mbarry@keanemcdonald.com . Absolute discretion is assured.

Keane McDonald