Blog LayoutKeane McDonald's Legal Salary Guide for Australia - 2025Keane McDonald’s annual guide provides a comprehensive overview of current salary benchmarks and emerging trends across Australia’s legal market.Whether you’re in private practice or an in-house legal role, this guide offers valuable insights to help you stay informed and competitive in today’s evolving landscape.Keane McDonald is an international legal recruitment firm, established in 2005. We specialise in placing legal professionals across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Our clients include top-tier, mid-tier, and boutique law firms, as well as leading corporates, financial institutions, and consultancies.Download the full guide here:By Yvonne Kelly • August 25, 2025Our 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 Ab s olute discretion is assured.By Yvonne Kelly • August 25, 2025Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Property Lawyer to join their team. The ideal candidate: You have 4+ years PQE. You enjoy collaborating closely with senior lawyers and enjoy mentoring younger lawyers. You have strong experience in property development and commercial transactions, including end-to-end commercial, retail, industrial and residential property transactions. You enjoy advising on practical and strategic matters relating to acquisitions, disposals, developments, and bulk lot sales. You have a proactive mindset and a genuine interest in contributing to the continued growth of the practice, including client relationship management and business development. For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Ab s olute discretion is assured.By Mared Roberts • August 20, 2025We are working with a leading professional services organisation seeking an Employee Relations & Investigations Associate to join its Dublin team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile assignments within a respected group in Ireland, while also being part of a global business.By Yvonne Kelly • August 19, 2025If you are seeking a challenge to work on complex, high-profile disputes on a range of matters, this might the career leap you are looking for. The Ideal Candidate: You have 4+ year PQE You are client-focused, proactive individual with astute business intelligence. You enjoy working in a collaborative environment; a supportive, high-performing team that values mentorship and growth You enjoy managing complex, high-profile disputes and regulatory matters involving major financial institutions, large corporates, government bodies, and private enterprises. This opportunity will provide you with scope to get in-depth experience on: Contractual and corporate/transactional disputes Property and real estate litigation Regulatory investigations and enforcement matters Strategic advice on dispute avoidance and risk management For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Ab s olute discretion is assured. By Mia Barry • August 18, 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 Mia Barry • August 18, 2025An exciting new opportunity for a Tax Associate has opened with a well-established international law firm in Dublin. The firm has a growing tax practice that advises domestic and international corporations, asset manaBy Mia Barry • August 18, 2025A number of private practice firms in Dublin are currently in the market to hire tax lawyers. Whether you have recently started your career as a tax solicitor or you have a successful career with a number of years’ experience at Partner level – there are currently live opportunities in the market!By Mared Roberts • August 14, 2025A growing firm with a long established top tier practice is seeking an experienced Banking Lawyer to join their market leading Knowledge Management Team as Knowledge Lawyer (PSL). The Knowledge Lawyer will support their leading Banking & Finance Practice areas. This is a wonderful opportunity for a banking/knowledge lawyer to join a progressive and friendly large firm. Your career will be well looked after in a stimulating and rewarding environment.
