Kerry O'brien
About Kerry O'brien
Kerry O'Brien serves as Senior Legal Counsel for Employment and Privacy at QBE Insurance in Sydney, Australia. With extensive experience in various legal roles, O'Brien has held positions at McCullough Robertson, the Fair Work Ombudsman, and the Attorney-General's Department, among others.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Kerry O'Brien serves as Senior Legal Counsel - Employment & Privacy at QBE Insurance Group. She has been in this role since 2024, contributing her expertise in employment law and privacy matters. Her position is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, where she provides legal guidance and support within the organization.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to her current role, Kerry O'Brien worked at McCullough Robertson as Special Counsel for six months in 2023. She also held the position of Senior Associate at the same firm from 2020 to 2023. Her experience includes a role as a Lawyer at The Fair Work Ombudsman from 2015 to 2018 and as a Legal Officer at the Department of Justice NSW from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Kerry O'Brien holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Sydney, which she completed from 2015 to 2016. She also earned a Juris Doctor from UNSW, studying from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she obtained a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from The College of Law in 2014. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal career.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her role at QBE Insurance Group, Kerry O'Brien is actively involved in several organizations. She has been the Chair at Redfern Legal Centre since 2020 and serves as a Director and Chair of the Governance and People Committee at Yilabara Solutions since 2023. She is also an Advisory Panel Member at the Office of the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner, a position she has held since 2023.
Long-term Involvement in Legal Education
Kerry O'Brien has been a Research Assistant to the Assistant Director at UNSW Australia since 2013. This role highlights her commitment to legal education and research, allowing her to contribute to academic initiatives while maintaining her professional practice in law.