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Sean Murphy.
Senior Associate, Legal
Sean Murphy
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Consultative, relationship focused legal recruitment built on long term partnerships.

Sean is a Senior Associate in the Legal division at u&u. Recruitment Partners in Melbourne, recruiting across private practice and in-house roles.

A New Zealander by background, Sean practised law for four years with Simpson Grierson, specialising in intellectual property and technology law.

He brings more than 20 years’ experience in legal recruitment and has recruited legal professionals across New Zealand and Australia. Sean has placed lawyers and partners across all major Australian markets and supports hiring across the full seniority range, from junior lawyers through to partners.

Sean is also experienced in supporting law firm growth initiatives, including office openings and multi-partner lift-outs.

Sean’s approach is consultative and relationship focused, with an emphasis on clear communication, discretion, and long term partnerships.

Outside of work, Sean enjoys spending time with his family, keeping fit, and tinkering away at AI projects.

Favourite Drink:  Vermouth 

Favourite place to travel:  I love visiting anywhere in Italy

If you could have dinner with two people, dead or alive, who would you invite?  David Attenborough and Demis Hassabis

What would tell your younger self when finding your first job?  Choose the environment, not the title.

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Get in touch
sean.murphy@uandu.com
Call me on 0429 137 658
Visit me at the Melbourne offices
Connect with me on LinkedIn