Rebecca Bennett
About Rebecca Bennett
Rebecca Bennett serves as Legal Counsel at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2024. She has a diverse legal background, having previously held positions at Herbert Smith Freehills and other organizations in Australia.
Work at KPMG Australia
Rebecca Bennett has been serving as Legal Counsel at KPMG Australia since 2024. She is based in Sydney, New South Wales, where she has been contributing her legal expertise for the past eight months. In her role, she focuses on providing legal guidance and support within the organization, leveraging her previous experience in dispute resolution and legal practice.
Previous Experience at Herbert Smith Freehills
Prior to her current position, Rebecca Bennett worked at Herbert Smith Freehills as a Solicitor specializing in Disputes from 2020 to 2023. During her three years in this role, she handled various legal matters and developed her skills in litigation and dispute resolution. Additionally, she served as a Vacation Clerk at the same firm in 2017 and later as a Graduate from 2019 to 2020.
Educational Background
Rebecca Bennett completed her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Bachelor of Commerce at The University of Queensland from 2013 to 2018. She furthered her legal education by obtaining a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from The College of Law Australia in 2019. Additionally, she studied International Economic Law at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin in 2017.
Early Career and Internships
Rebecca Bennett began her legal career with various roles that provided foundational experience. She worked as a Legal Intern at Community Legal Centres Queensland from 2015 to 2016. She also held a position as a Paralegal at Clayton Utz from 2015 to 2018, where she gained practical skills in legal research and case management.
Additional Roles and Experience
In addition to her legal roles, Rebecca Bennett worked briefly as a Tennis Coach at Somerville House in 2016. Earlier in her career, she was a Team Member at Boost Juice from 2013 to 2015, where she developed customer service skills and teamwork experience.