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 Yvonne Kelly October 21, 2025
Our client is looking for a Construction Lawyer that specialises in front-end construction matters to join their growing team. You will be joining a prominent and well-respected international law firm with a strong global platform across various industries.
By Yvonne Kelly October 21, 2025
Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Property Lawyer to join their team. The ideal candidate: You have 4+ years PQE. You enjoy collaborating closely with senior lawyers and enjoy mentoring younger lawyers. You have strong experience in property development and commercial transactions, including end-to-end commercial, retail, industrial and residential property transactions. You enjoy advising on practical and strategic matters relating to acquisitions, disposals, developments, and bulk lot sales. You have a proactive mindset and a genuine interest in contributing to the continued growth of the practice, including client relationship management and business development. For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Ab s olute discretion is assured.
By Yvonne Kelly October 20, 2025
Our client is looking for senior employment lawyer with 8+ years’ experience. Experience required You are business savvy, strong attention to detail and client relationships that can help to grow the business You have 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 Absolute discretion is assured.
By Yvonne Kelly October 17, 2025
Our client is looking for a go-getter that would be keen to join a leading and trusted team in their growing Melbourne office. They work with a diverse client base consisting of large and mid-sized corporates, insurers, government departments, and statutory authorities. This is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level within a dynamic and supportive team. The Ideal Candidate: You will have a minimum of 5 years’ post-admission experience in workplace relations, employment law, or safety. You have solid experience and enthusiasm for running contentious and non-contentious matters, including advocacy, advisory, and investigation work You enjoy advising on strategic and operational matters relating to employment, industrial relations, and WHS law You are keen to contribute to the growth of the practice through thought leadership, relationship development, and mentorship  For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Ab s olute discretion is assured.
By Mia Barry October 16, 2025
A top international law firm is looking to hire a FS Regulatory Lawyer to join their growing FS Regulatory Practice. You will get exposure to top level work and clients both domestically and internationally. You will offer regulatory advice to financial services institutions and have a good relationship with the Centra
By Yvonne Kelly October 16, 2025
Our client is looking for an employment lawyer with 4+ years’ experience as an employment lawyer. The ideal candidate You have 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. You have a strong sense of client confidentiality and independence. For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Absolute discretion is assured.
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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 Barbara Blask October 1, 2025
Legal Counsel (12-Month FTC) - Bright, Co. Meath - Ireland Keane McDonald is delighted to partner exclusively with Bright, a leading provider of innovative software for accounting, payroll, tax and practice management. Bright is seeking a motivated Legal Counsel to join their team on a 12-month interim basis to cover maternity leave. This role offers excellent in-house experience within a collaborative and supportive environment. Tax opportunities – Dublin Whether you have recently started your career as a tax solicitor or you have a successful career with a number of years’ experience at Partner level – there are currently live opportunities in the market! The firms who are hiring range from top tier Irish firms to top end international firms to mid-tier and they are all due to growth in this space. Funds Associate, Dublin Our client is a leading global investment manager with a strong presence across public and private markets. With extensive experience in fixed income, credit, and multi-asset strategies, the firm manages a wide range of UCITS and AIFs, including ETFs, for investors worldwide. The organization is known for its innovative approach, client focus, and strong values-driven culture that fosters collaboration, diversity of thought, and excellence. Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel (Interim) – Dublin, Ireland Our client, a leading data, technology and engineering business, is seeking an interim Legal & Compliance Lead to provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal support. This broad role will cover employment law, compliance, corporate governance and regulatory matters across Ireland, the EU and other European jurisdictions. This is an exciting interim role, initially for around 3-6 months, in a dynamic international environment. Commercial Property Solicitor – Dublin An entrepreneurial and growing Irish firm with a great story to tell is seeking a full-time Commercial Property Solicitor ( 2+ PQE) to join their busy team. They offer a fantastic opportunity to get exposure across a wide variety of markets so you can build your expertise and practice in an area you enjoy. They seek ambitious people with an entrepreneurial spirit. Legal Counsel – Investment Management/Funds – Dublin, Ireland On behalf of a global leader in investment management, we are seeking an experienced Funds Lawyer to join the Dublin office. This key role will focus on providing legal support to Irish UCITS and AIF fund complexes, which offer a wide range of investment solutions. The position sits within the European Legal team, supporting fund complexes, global distribution and the wider EMEA business. Healthcare - Senior Associate – Dublin The firm enjoys an international platform and has well established support across jurisdictions. They operate a relaxed and friendly business and support everyone from the ground up. The firm has established itself as one of the most well known firms with the Healthcare team playing an integral part of their success. This opportunity comes with a very attractive package and the firm has a well-established agile working environment. Company Secretary – Dublin An entrepreneurial and growing Irish firm is seeking an experience Company Secretary to join their Aviation Team.The firm is enjoying great success across the mid-market in Ireland and is competing at the very top end of corporate business transactions. It is an open and collegiate firm offering a fantastic opportunity to get exposure across a wide variety of markets. Partner Banking/Finance - Dublin A growing firm, with a difference, is looking to make a Partner level hire to build out their Banking Practice. You will be a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 8+ years’ experience from a leading private practice firm and have a broad banking and finance background. This opportunity suits a Banking Partner with broad banking and finance experience who is looking for a chance to build a practice within a transparent and supportive environment on an excellent platform with international reach.
By Yvonne Kelly September 8, 2025
Rianna specialises in the search and selection of junior solicitors and legal support staff for in-house and private practice opportunities in Ireland.  Before joining Keane McDonald, Rianna accumulated solid recruitment experience while based in Perth, Australia. Rianna has a deep understanding of the legal sector, enhancing her ability to match exceptional talent with the right opportunities. Rianna is highly driven, professional, accomplished and reliable with a strong motivation to deliver a superior standard of service discreetly. If you are looking to hire or for your next career move in the legal space reach out to Rianna at rmannering@keanemcdonald.com .
By Yvonne Kelly August 25, 2025
Keane McDonald’s annual guide provides a comprehensive overview of current salary benchmarks and emerging trends across Australia’s legal market. Whether you’re in private practice or an in-house legal role, this guide offers valuable insights to help you stay informed and competitive in today’s evolving landscape. Keane McDonald is an international legal recruitment firm, established in 2005. We specialise in placing legal professionals across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Our clients include top-tier, mid-tier, and boutique law firms, as well as leading corporates, financial institutions, and consultancies. Download the full guide here: https://www.keanemcdonald.com/australia
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