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 September 12, 2025
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.
By Malwina Kempa September 11, 2025
We’re looking for an organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to join a busy tax firm. This is a permanent, fully onsite role based in Dublin city. If you’re organised, client-focused, and enjoy being the go-to person who keeps everything running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you.
By Yvonne Kelly September 11, 2025
We’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Associate, on behalf of our client, to join their Sydney office. With at least 5+ years’ post-admission experience in private practice, you bring sound judgment, initiative, and a practical approach to solving legal and commercial problems. You’re confident leading complex matters, mentoring junior lawyers, and working directly with clients across a wide range of industries. The Role In this role you will work closely with clients, with the support of a paralegal, to: Lead high-quality commercial and corporate matters end-to-end Draft and review agreements including leases, shareholder agreements, service contracts, and T&Cs Advise clients on governance, structuring, capital raising, and risk Support and mentor junior lawyers and paralegals Help foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration If you’re seeking more meaningful client work, better work-life balance, and a clear growth path, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation. For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Absolute discretion is assured.
By Yvonne Kelly September 11, 2025
Our client is looking for a confident, capable Associate to join their growing Commercial team. The Ideal Candidate You have at least 3 years PQE You have a passion for Commercial Law and love finding proactive solutions You enjoy working closely with clients, leading matters from start to finish You’ll take ownership of timelines, develop strong client relationships, and contribute meaningfully to a collaborative, high-performing team culture. About the Role In this role, you’ll work closely with clients, with the support of a paralegal and direct guidance from a senior leader. You’ll be drafting and reviewing a wide range of documents including: Commercial leases and service agreements Employment contracts and policies Licensing and IP agreements Capital raising and governance docs Terms and conditions Interested? If you’re seeking more meaningful client work, better work-life balance, and a clear growth path, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation. For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Absolute discretion is assured.
By Mared Roberts September 10, 2025
A highly regarded law firm in Dublin is looking for a new Knowledge Lawyer (Professional Support Lawyer). The role is to support this hugely successful Corporate Practice, ideally suited to an experienced lawyer who has a keen interest in information as well as training and development, who enjoys a law firm environment and has a natural ability to communicate with people at all levels. This role will sit in the corporate practice but also be part of a collegiate knowledge management team. The role can be full time or 4 days. The role: Work with the Corporate Partners and the Knowledge Management team in ensuring that the offering is a core part of their client service and business development strategy Assist with the execution of key content projects and knowledge initiatives Develop, review and update precedents and practice tools on an ongoing basis Design and delivery of training courses and materials You will keep up-to-date with current trends in the areas of Corporate Law and understand their practical application The candidate: A qualified solicitor with experience in private practice, preferably in a larger firm Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Corporate Law A technically strong lawyer with a keen interest in Knowledge and continuous development Excellent interpersonal skills with confidence to deal with all levels Forward-thinking, open to innovation and new ideas This is a great opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys working in a law firm environment but would like to focus on aspects other than billing. This opportunity comes with flexibility and the potential of a 4 day week for the right candidate. Interested applicants should contact Mared Roberts in strict confidence on +353 1 6392924 or send your CV to mroberts@keanemcdonald.com. Absolute discretion is assured.
By Mared Robers September 10, 2025
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading insurance business that is seeking an additional Lawyer to join their legal team for a fixed term contract (12 months). The organisation has a reputation for investing in the growth and development of its people, having attracted a team of top talent from within the industry.
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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
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Keane McDonald Insights

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 Barbara Blask September 2, 2025
Corporate Partner – Potential Equity – Dublin This is an exciting appointment and they are open to discussing the opportunity with either a relatively new, but ambitious, Partner, or an established Partner who is ready for a step to equity. The practice would suit an entrepreneurial lawyer with ambition to lead, both on deals and people. 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. Knowledge Lawyer (PSL) - Banking – Dublin In this role, you will work closely with the business leaders, including Partners and the Knowledge team, and it requires constant communication and research to ensure the knowledge base is the best it can be. This is an opportunity for either an experienced Knowledge Lawyer from a large firm, or it may suit an experienced banking/finance lawyer to step into a non-fee earning role. Finance/Banking Senior Associate - International Firm – Dublin This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to join a progressive and supportive firm with clear career prospects and an exciting international platform. The Finance Group assists clients across a wide range of transactions and although there is a focus on structured finance, the firm is interested in speaking with candidates from a General Banking background, as well as Capital Markets and/or Finance. Corporate Senior Associate/Of Counsel – Path to Partnership – Dublin A leading law firm with a long standing and highly reputable Corporate Practice is looking to hire an outstanding Corporate lawyer to join their growing team. An exciting new appointment due to continued success and growth, they are open to discuss this opportunity with a 5+ PQE lawyer with a healthy sense of ambition and drive, wishing to become part of this award winning practice. The firm can offer a clear path to Partnership. Business Development Manager, Dublin This is a fantastic opportunity not only for experienced BD and marketing professionals, but also for lawyers who may be considering a shift from fee-earning into a more strategic, business-focused role. Legal Counsel – Corporate/Commercial - Dublin, Ireland This is a great opportunity to work within a well-regarded company in a varied role, supporting strategic and operational areas of the business. You will advise on a wide range of commercial and corporate matters, including drafting and negotiating complex agreements. You will also provide input on M&A and joint ventures, as well as support on corporate governance, regulation and compliance. Employment Lawyer/Partner – Dublin The firm has a long standing and highly reputable Employment Practice and they are seeking an experienced employment lawyer to work closely with the Head of the Practice. This opportunity will suit a Senior Associate keen to get a clear path to partnership or a Partner who is looking for space and autonomy. IP Litigation Associate (2 – 3 PQE) This is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious lawyers keen to work of the highest technical and legal complexity, alongside some of the most highly regarded practitioners in the field. 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. Real Estate Associate, 2-4 PQE, Dublin This opportunity will suit a lawyer who is keen to get exposure to the top end of real estate law as you would be working as part of one of the most expert teams in the country. This group works on the largest and most innovative real estate transactions in Ireland, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, development and funding.
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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