Specialists in International Legal Recruitment

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

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

FS Regulatory Associate – Top Tier – Dublin

By Mia Barry • June 8, 2026

A top law firm with a difference is looking to hire an FS Regulatory Lawyer to join their growing FS Regulatory Practice. This is a highly resourced firm with a top tier financial services practice and a strong foothold in the fintech sector.

Technology Partner - Dublin

By Mia Barry • June 8, 2026

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.

Senior Corporate Partner - Dublin

By Mia Barry • June 8, 2026

This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven partner with a strong client following to join a firm that combines international reach with a genuinely collaborative and supportive culture. For the right individual, they offer equity partnership, giving you a chance to play a significant role in the firm.

Partner FS Regulatory - Mid - sized firm - Dublin

By Mia Barry • June 8, 2026

A growing mid-sized firm in Dublin is seeking to welcome a Partner who is keen to build an Financial Services Regulatory offering. They are keen to speak with a Partner with a proven track record across FS Reg law who is interested in bringing their practice to a very well rounded firm.

Corporate Partner - Dublin

By Mia Barry • June 8, 2026

Are you unhappy about the work environment you are finding yourself in? Is the direction of the firm no longer conducive to your practice? Perhaps the firm is not investing in areas that your practice needs to thrive. There are options for you! At Keane McDonald we partner with a large number of law firms that are keen to open a discreet conversation with a Corporate Partner who is seeking to move their practice to a platform more suited to them. Mia Barry, Recruitment Director with Keane McDonald will be delighted to discuss these firms and opportunities in more detail with you if you are open to a discreet chat – all in strictest confidence. She will also be able to give you a general overview of the market in your area of practice and give advice around remuneration and steps ahead if you decided to engage further. You can contact Mia via email mbarry@keanemcdonald.com or call 0876021890 or message on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/miabarryexecutiverecruiter/

Insurance Litigation Associate / Senior Associate, Dublin

By Mia Barry • June 5, 2026

A well established international firm in Dublin is seeking an experienced Insurance Litigation Lawyer to join their growing Financial Lines Litigation Group. The firm is in an exciting growth phase and is enjoying a good energy environment. They also offer a genuine good work life balance.

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

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Where We Recruit

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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

Our Services

Keane McDonald Insights

Top Legal Opportunities for June 2026

By Barbara Blask • June 1, 2026

Discover June's Top Legal Opportunities with Keane McDonald

2026 Irish Legal Salary Guide by Keane McDonald

By Yvonne Kelly • May 27, 2026

Keane McDonald’s 2026 Irish Legal Salary Guide is now available. Built on 21 years of market experience, it covers the latest salary benchmarks and hiring trends across Private Practice, In-house Legal and Company Secretarial roles.

Keane McDonald supports Darkness Into Light

By Yvonne Kelly • May 5, 2026

Keane McDonald is proud to support Darkness Into Light 2026 , a global movement uniting communities to promote hope, raise awareness, and support mental health and suicide prevention. Founded by Pieta in Dublin in 2009, this powerful initiative has grown to over 150,000 participants worldwide. Across Ireland, events will take place in key locations including Phoenix Park and Dublin City University, reflecting the movement’s strong national roots. Internationally, the event continues to expand, with Australia playing a key role through Pieta’s partnership with headspace. In Sydney, participants will gather at Bondi Beach, alongside events in Perth, Cronulla, Adelaide and Darwin. Taking place at 5:35 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026 , participants walk or run 5km from darkness into dawn—symbolising the journey from despair to hope. Supported by Electric Ireland, Darkness Into Light continues to spark conversation, strengthen communities, and shine a light on mental health. Join us in making a difference.