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

Junior Insolvency Solicitor - International Firm - Dublin

By Mia Barry • October 2, 2026
An exciting opportunity for an Insolvency Solicitor has arisen with a thriving international firm with a long established Dublin practice.

Real Estate Associate / Senior Associate - Mid Size Law Firm - Dublin

By Mia Barry • October 2, 2026
This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative team offering sophisticated legal solutions across the full property life cycle—from acquisitions and disposals, development deals, leasing, real estate finance, and corporate real estate transactions
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Employment Lawyer, Senior Associate – Dublin/Cork/Galway

By Mia Barry • October 2, 2026
If you have spent the last few years honing your skills as an employment lawyer and you want to continue spreading your wings but your firm is no longer giving you the space or support that you need then this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Tax opportunities - Private Practice - Dublin

By Mia Barry • October 2, 2026
A number of private practice firms in Dublin are currently in the market to hire tax lawyers. Regardless of experience level - there is currently live opportunities that fit your PQE in the market!

Commercial Litigation Partner - Salaried/Equity - Dublin

By Mia Barry • October 2, 2026
An ambitious and growing Top 20 commercial law firm is seeking a successful Commercial Litigation Partner to join their team. They have a well established firm with a disputes practice that is doing great, and at the same time has room to welcome a Partner to join to grow their practice further, with excellent supports

Associate, Antitrust/Competition - Sydney

By Yvonne Kelly • October 1, 2026
Are you a competition lawyer looking to work on some of the most complex multijurisdictional matters in the market? Why this role? Run merger clearance work across Australia and APAC, and advise on the full range of competition and consumer law issues, from cartel conduct to ACCC investigations. Join a Global Elite competition practice spanning five continents, with genuine cross-border work and career progression. What you'll bring You have 4–6 years' competition law experience in private practice or with a regulator. You bring a strong academic record and a creative, analytical approach to complex regulatory questions. Experience advising across sectors, including on access regimes, foreign investment clearance and monopoly infrastructure regulation, is highly regarded. Is this you? You have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with strong judgment and initiative. You stay calm under pressure, managing multiple projects with strong time management. You're a team player with a client service focus and commercial awareness, keen to contribute to the growth of the practice. This role reports to Partner. For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com A b solute discretion is assured. I'm here to help you through every step of your next career move, drawing on over 20 years in recruitment. Whether you'd like to talk through this role, hear about other opportunities we're working on, or just get a sense of what's happening in the market, get in touch today to arrange a confidential chat.
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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

Top Legal Opportunities for October 2026

By Keane McDonald Team • October 1, 2026
Banking & Finance Associate - Global Law Firm | Dublin Global law firm Domestic & International transactions Collaborative team & career growth Funds Knowledge Lawyer Non-fee earning role with flexible days Top tier environment Excellent package Real Estate Senior Associate 4+ PQE Clear communicative firm with hybrid working Tier one practice Technology Lawyer | Ireland European network Data Privacy, Cyber, Digital Reg & AI Sophisticated cross-border projects Competition and Regulation Lawyers | Ireland High-profile, complex competition matters Merger Control & Regulatory Irish and EU work Environment & Planning Senior Associate 4+ PQE A high-quality and varied workload Direct exposure to partners and key clients For more information, contact our Commercial Directors: 📩 Mia - mbarry@keanemcdonald.com  📩 Mared - mroberts@keanemcdonald.com Absolute discretion is assured.

Legal Salary Guide - 2026 Australia

By Yvonne Kelly • September 1, 2026
The Australian Legal Market in 2026: What You Need to Know

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.
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