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A leading global law firm is seeking a motivated Construction & Engineering Associate (0–3 PQE) to join its expanding Dublin team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on major construction, energy, infrastructure, and development projects — both contentious and non-contentious — alongside some of the most respected

We are working with a leading global law firm to recruit a Corporate Senior Associate to join its innovative and expanding Corporate team in Ireland. With a strong international footprint spanning more than 30 offices worldwide, this firm offers the opportunity to work on high-profile, cross-border transactions while building a long-term career within a market-leading practice. The Team The Corporate group advises investors, companies and management teams on venture capital, private equity, M&A, JVs, corporate restructurings and equity capital markets. The practice is particularly active in the technology, life sciences and healthcare sectors and is well known for its cross-border deal flow, working closely with colleagues across key global hubs including Silicon Valley, London, Berlin, Paris and Amsterdam. The Role This role will involve advising clients across all stages of the corporate lifecycle, from early-stage funding through to exits. You will work with a diverse client base including early-stage and growth investors, leading international venture capital firms, corporate investors, sovereign wealth funds and high-growth companies. The position offers significant client exposure, responsibility for running transactions and the opportunity to collaborate internationally on complex, high-value matters. The Ideal Candidate You will have strong general corporate experience gained in a top-tier Irish, UK or international firm, with exposure to M&A, VC and PE transactions. Experience advising on exits, growth funding rounds, start-ups, incentivisation structures and related tax considerations is highly desirable. You will be commercially minded, technically strong and confident managing transactions with appropriate partner and team support. Why Join? Along with a competitive remuneration package and extensive benefits, the firm offers excellent career progression, a well-defined path to partnership, high-quality mentoring, and a collaborative, inclusive culture.  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.

For a partner with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong reputation in the Irish technology market, this role offers the chance to build something distinctive with the full support of an internationally recognised firm.

The firm can offer you a stable corporate team, with top associates and excellent retention rates. They have a full service offering with established tax, banking, technology, real estate and employment partners who will work closely with you to ensure your practice can flourish and grow.

A great opportunity has arisen with a growing Commercial Property practice based in Dublin. The Property team cover all aspects of real estate work and you will get to manage a diverse commercial client portfolio. The firm offers an innovative and collaborative environment, and pride themselves on being clear and communicative and have a nice team based approach. They want you to succeed and will work with you to enable you to continue to learn and develop. The firm has superb business support areas and facilities and training. You will be a qualified lawyer with 2+ years’ PQE in Property law with a leading firm. You will strive for excellence in all aspects of your profession. You will thrive in a collegiate team environment built on excellent communication. You will have a commercial outlook and enjoy building and nurturing client relationships. If you are seeking a supportive firm with a fantastic network to help you thrive as a real estate lawyer, then this opportunity is for you.  Interested applicants should contact Mia Barry in strict confidence on +353 87 6021890 or email mbarry@keanemcdonald.com . Absolute discretion is assured.

Insolvency Solicitor – International Firm – Dublin This is an opportunity to work with a small expert team where you get one-to-one attention and hands on experience across a wide portfolio of top end work. You will advise a varied client base of creditors, directors, and liquidators on enforcement aspects of insolvency. You will advise on both contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters. Aviation Finance Associate, Leading International Law Firm – Ireland This market-leading Aviation Finance team advises many of the world's largest aircraft lessors, airlines, financial institutions and investors on some of the most high-profile and complex cross-border aviation transactions in the market. Working alongside highly regarded partners and specialists, you will advise on a broad range of aviation finance matters, including aircraft acquisitions and disposals, leasing, financing and refinancing transactions. Insurance – Of Counsel – Flexibility – Dublin/Remote This is an exciting opportunity as it gives the individual the scope of being the expert leader within the firm on insurance related matters while making the role fit around their lifestyle. You will bring expertise in all things insurance, including regulation, advisory work and corporate transactional matters. You will be a trusted leader and offer sound and confident advise on client matters in the insurance and corporate sector. Finance/Banking Senior Associate - International Firm - Dublin A major international firm in Dublin is seeking to hire an outstanding finance lawyer to join their global Finance Group. 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. Employment Associate, 3+ PQE, Dublin Market leading firm with a personable and down to earth culture in a modern and friendly working environment is seeking to welcome an Employment Associate to their outstanding and top ranked team. You will be part of one of the largest employment practice groups in the country which gives innovative and commercial solutions to complex HR issues at the very highest level. Corporate Lawyer – Dublin, Ireland An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Associate to join a high profile Dublin team operating at the forefront of M&A, venture capital and corporate finance. This highly regarded practice advises some of Ireland’s most innovative and fast-growing businesses, as well as leading investors on high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions. FS Regulatory Lawyer - Dublin A top international law firm is looking to hire an FS Regulatory Lawyer to join their growing FS Regulatory Practice. The firm is particularly strong on Financial Services which makes their client base enviable and ensures interesting and challenging work. 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 Central Bank. Planning & Environmental Lawyer – International Firm – Dublin or Cork In this role, you will act in planning judicial review proceedings brought against state agencies and authorities and you will provide high-quality legal advice to clients on all aspects of planning and environmental law. The team is involved with high court litigation and high profile and exciting work. Knowledge Lawyer – Finance & Capital Markets - Ireland This opportunity is well suited to a lawyer who enjoys the technical aspects of finance law and wants to move beyond fee-earning, while remaining closely connected to complex, high-quality transactional work. The role plays a key part in shaping and developing the team’s legal expertise. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining know-how, tracking legal and regulatory developments, and supporting effective knowledge sharing across the practice. You will also contribute to innovation by engaging with legal technology and AI tools.

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