Matt McLean
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Experience
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Gilchrist Connell
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Australia
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Associate
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Jan 2021 - Present
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Kerr & Kerr Partners
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Australia
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lawyer
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Jun 2019 - Jan 2021
Advising and advocating for individual, SME and larger business clients in litigation, including commercial disputes, debt recovery, insolvency and contract breach, employment and industrial relations, corporate advisory, construction and property; Providing risk management and strategic protection in commercial/corporate matters, transactions, and the drafting of commercial, property, construction, and employment contracts/policies; Conducting appearance work across Supreme, Federal, Magistrates Courts, FWC, VCAT and at mediation; Advising on employment and industrial matters including termination, general protections and adverse action, strategy, workplace policies and employee management
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Russell Kennedy Lawyers
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Australia
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Law Practice
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200 - 300 Employee
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Lawyer
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Apr 2018 - Dec 2018
Instructing the Victorian WorkCover Authority in personal injury matters. Drafting comprehensive advices, considering risks and the merits of litigation. Advocating and negotiating on behalf of employers, agents and the VWA in court, mediations and conferences. Instructing the Victorian WorkCover Authority in personal injury matters. Drafting comprehensive advices, considering risks and the merits of litigation. Advocating and negotiating on behalf of employers, agents and the VWA in court, mediations and conferences.
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Hentys Lawyers
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Australia
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lawyer
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Dec 2017 - Apr 2018
Providing strategic, risk management and preventative legal advice to corporate clients for matters of unfair dismissal, termination, various employment contracts, industrial relations matters and more; analysing awards, contracts and legislation; taking instructions and conducting research and background analysis on new matters; corresponding with union and employee representatives
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Graduate Lawyer
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Nov 2017 - Dec 2017
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Merton Lawyers
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Australia
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Law Trainee
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Mar 2017 - Nov 2017
Drafted detailed commercial contracts including Service Agreements, Contracts of Sale, Leases and various Corporate Agreements; acted for and advanced the interests of corporate and individual clients in commercial matters through litigation and protecting IP and financial interests with contract terms; drafted letters of demand, Calderbank offers, and various other forms of correspondence; provided risk management and strategic advice; liaised with various parties and facilitated end to end commercial and property transactions
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Holding Redlich
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Australia
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Law Practice
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400 - 500 Employee
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Paralegal
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
Drafting, editing and compiling documents including leases, briefs and court documents; organisation and maintenance of files and correspondence with various parties. Drafting, editing and compiling documents including leases, briefs and court documents; organisation and maintenance of files and correspondence with various parties.
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Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
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Australia
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Assistant
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Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
Conducting investigations into the rights of clients, developing client relationships and managing expectations in a team environment across Class Actions and Superannuation/ Insurance fields Conducting investigations into the rights of clients, developing client relationships and managing expectations in a team environment across Class Actions and Superannuation/ Insurance fields
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MinterEllison
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Law Clerk
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Mar 2014 - Sep 2015
Updated substantial portion of real estate, corporate, tax and workplace teams database; development of individual capacity to work independently and cohesively within a high pressured, team legal environment Updated substantial portion of real estate, corporate, tax and workplace teams database; development of individual capacity to work independently and cohesively within a high pressured, team legal environment
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Paralegal
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Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
Managing cases and client files, holding interviews, corresponding with legal professionals and negotiating on behalf of clients. Managing cases and client files, holding interviews, corresponding with legal professionals and negotiating on behalf of clients.
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Legal Volunteer
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Feb 2014 - Jul 2015
Managing files and drafting court documents, holding interviews, corresponding with legal professionals and negotiating on behalf of clients Managing files and drafting court documents, holding interviews, corresponding with legal professionals and negotiating on behalf of clients
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KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Food and Beverage Attendant
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Jun 2010 - Jun 2014
Advancement and implementation of people skills, ability to work in a team, and ability to manage employees and customers under pressure, responding to inquiries, complaints and customer feedback Advancement and implementation of people skills, ability to work in a team, and ability to manage employees and customers under pressure, responding to inquiries, complaints and customer feedback
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Education
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Deakin University
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts (International Relations) (Honours), Law -
Monash University
Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Arts (International Relations/Politics Double Major) -
Central University of Finance and Economics
Chinese Commercial Law, Distinction -
San Diego State University-California State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science and Government