Paul Almond, the Principal Lawyer at Paul Almond Employment Law, offers a wealth of experience drawn from an extensive career that began in 1989 at esteemed firms such as Minter Ellison, Andersen Legal, Clayton Utz, and DibbsBarker. With a robust foundation built through these leading practices, Paul has cultivated a passion for employment law, which drives his firm, founded in 2014. His commitment is to ensure clients have direct access to senior-level expertise. Paul's contributions extend beyond client representation; he actively participated in shaping law reform through his role on the Employment Law Committee of the Law Society of NSW. His roots in industrial relations trace back to his early career as an Industrial Relations Officer for the Bread Manufacturers of NSW. His academic background is equally impressive, having studied Commerce, Industrial Relations, and Law at UNSW, where he engaged with renowned academics and became the first student member of the Industrial Relations Society of NSW's board. Beyond his professional endeavours, Paul is dedicated to public education and supports it as a board member of the Sydney High School Old Boys Union and other related projects. His personal interests include fitness and philately, often seen preparing for triathlons around the city. Paul aims to connect with those seeking seasoned legal wisdom in employment law.
Director
Paul Almond Employment Law
Jun 2014 - Present • 12 years 4 months
Special Counsel
DibbsBarker
Jan 2009 - Mar 2014 • 5 years 2 months
Special Counsel
Clayton Utz
Jan 2004 - Jan 2009 • 5 years
Senior Consultant
Minter Ellison Hong Kong
Jan 2001 - Jan 2004 • 3 years
Director
Andersen Legal
Jan 2000 - Jan 2001 • 1 year
Senior Associate
Minter Ellison
Jan 1989 - Jan 2000 • 11 years
Industrial Relations Officer
Bread Manufacturers of NSW
Jan 1986 - Jan 1989 • 3 years
Commerce, Industrial Relations
UNSW
1983 - 1988
Law
UNSW
1983 - 1988
Last checked: 28 Apr 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW
