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 August 4, 2026
Are you an ambitious Competition Lawyer looking to work on some of the most complex and high-profile antitrust matters in the market? This is a chance to join a leading Irish law firm renowned for combining exceptional legal expertise with a collaborative culture.
By Mia Barry August 4, 2026
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.
By Mia Barry August 4, 2026
This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with an expert Partner in this space whilst having an international network to progress your career and to manage high-profile construction projects.
By Mared Roberts August 4, 2026
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Aviation Finance Lawyer to join one of Ireland's leading and internationally recognised legal practices.
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By Mia Barry August 4, 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.
By Mared Roberts August 4, 2026
This is a varied role with the opportunity to develop specialist expertise across Data Privacy, Cyber Security, Digital Regulation, AI and Commercial Technology, while working on complex cross-border projects within a genuinely collaborative wider European network.
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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

Discover Our Top Legal Opportunities This August
By Barbara Blask August 4, 2026
Discover Our Top Legal Opportunities This August
By Yvonne Kelly June 23, 2026
The Australian Legal Market in 2026: What You Need to Know
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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