Specialists in International Legal Recruitment

We'll handle all your legal and compliance appointments. We endeavor to deliver a first class solution always.

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Specialists in International Legal Recruitment


Keane McDonald is an international executive recruitment firm, focusing on legal and compliance appointments. We specialise in the recruitment of legal and compliance professionals, for private practice clients and in-house legal departments, located in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source lawyers at all ranks from recently qualified up to Partner and Board level. With our bespoke approach to each client and candidate, we endeavour to deliver a first class solution always.


For further information on legal and compliance jobs please visit our opportunities page.


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Strategic Legal Recruitment

Partner Recruitment

Expert Legal Recruitment Solutions

We take a targeted and strategic approach to partner and senior legal recruitment, ensuring law firms secure top-tier legal professionals who align with their business vision.

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Tailored Career Development

Candidate Services

Partnering with Legal Professionals to Find the Right Opportunity

At Keane McDonald, we take a personalised approach to career development, helping lawyers at all levels secure roles that align with their skills, values, and aspirations.

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High-Performing Legal Talent 

Client Services

Build High-Performing Legal Teams

At Keane McDonald, we specialise in legal talent acquisition, ensuring that law firms and corporations attract high-performing professionals who bring expertise, innovation, and leadership. 

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Legal Salary Insights

Salary Survey

Legal Sector Salary Trends

Our Legal Salary Survey provides exclusive insights into salary trends, compensation structures, and market conditions for lawyers and legal professionals in Ireland and Australia.

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Empowering Careers

Ennovy Solutions

Recruitment Services & Career Consulting 

Ennovy Solutions is the recruitment and career consulting division of Keane McDonald, offering tailored business support solutions, executive search, and career coaching.

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Keane McDonald Legal Jobs

By Mared Roberts April 29, 2025
Keane McDonald is pleased to partner with the Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) in an exclusive search for a new Associate for its Member Services function. The IHCA represents the majority of hospital consultants in the Irish health service and is the only representative association that speaks solely for Hospital Consultants. This is an exciting time to join as the organisation emerges from a period of transition, with a newly appointed CEO and a renewed commitment to provide high quality, professional representation to its growing membership base.
By Yvonne Kelly April 29, 2025
Our client is looking for senior employment lawyer with 8+ years’ experience. Experience required Business savvy, strong attention to detail and client relationships that can help to grow the business At least 8 years’ PAE with a proven track record in an advisory and litigation capacity This position will provide you with the opportunity to Work on complex and highly confidential matters in the employment, defamation and commercial arena. Join a specialist firm and build strong interpersonal relationships with clients. Partner with a practice where individuals matter and make a difference For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Ab s olute discretion is assured. 
By Yvonne Kelly April 29, 2025
Our client is looking for an employment lawyer with 4+ years’ experience as an employment lawyer. The ideal candidate Has a strong technical background and experience managing complex legal matters. You enjoy working in a close-knit team that values your experience and input and sharing knowledge. Has a strong sense of client confidentiality and independence. For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Ab s olute discretion is assured. 
By Yvonne Kelly April 29, 2025
Employment lawyer partner
By Mia Barry April 27, 2025
A growing firm with a long established top tier practice is seeking an experienced Banking Lawyer to join their market leading Knowledge Management Team as Knowledge Lawyer (PSL). The Knowledge Lawyer will support their leading Banking & Finance Practice areas. This is a wonderful opportunity for a banking/knowledge lawyer to join a progressive and friendly large firm. Your career will be well looked after in a stimulating and rewarding environment.
By Mia Barry April 27, 2025
A top law firm in Dublin has a superb new opportunity for an experienced Litigation Lawyer to join their market leading Knowledge Management Division as Knowledge Lawyer (PSL). The Knowledge Lawyer will support their Dispute Resolution Practice. This is an opportunity for an experienced litigation and disputes resolution lawyer to share their wealth of knowledge of the contentious legal industry and to continue to develop in a non-fee earning role. You might also be an experienced Knowledge Lawyer who is keen to progress.
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We offer unparalleled career opportunities with a proven track record, as well as for commercially experienced individuals

Law Firm HR Consulting

We offer specialist outsourced law firm HR Consulting services and in-house legal team advice and restructuring

Lawyer Resource Centre

Download our ready-made legal CV and access information for your job search

In-House Counsel

Stay on top of the regulations that affect your business. 

Where We Recruit

Stay on top of the regulations that affect your business. 

About us

Our professionals will handle your entire recruitment process, including legal and compliance professionals, for private practice clients and in-house legal departments

Trust is the foundation of great service

We are an International executive recruitment firm, focusing on legal and compliance appointments. We specialise in the recruitment of legal and compliance professionals, for private practice clients and in-house legal departments, located in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source lawyers at all ranks from recently qualified up to Partner and Board level. With our bespoke approach to each client and candidate, we endeavour to deliver a first class solution always.

Why Choose Us?
✓ Trust ✓ Expertise
✓ Accuracy ✓ Experience
✓ Confidentiality ✓ Professional
Our Services

Keane McDonald Insights

By Yvonne Kelly April 8, 2025
Keane McDonald was delighted to support the fight against MND at the Vipers RC inaugural ball in Manly on Saturday night
By Barbara Blask March 27, 2025
April Brings Fresh Legal Opportunities! Explore Keane McDonald’s Top Legal Jobs for April 2025!
By Barbara Blask February 21, 2025
For access to our comprehensive guide on how to ensure you have the best job interview, please contact Barbara Blask via email at bblask@keanemcdonald.com Absolute discretion and confidentiality is assured.
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