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 Barbara Blask June 1, 2026
Discover June's Top Legal Opportunities with Keane McDonald
By Mia Barry June 1, 2026
A great opportunity has arisen with a tier1 Real Estate practice with a long established flexible work life balance. The firm is seeking an outstanding commercial property/real estate lawyer to join their team.
By Mared Roberts June 1, 2026
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 role is ideally suited to a commercially minded lawyer with 2–6 years’ PQE.
By Mia Barry June 1, 2026
A fantastic opportunity has arisen with a successful top 10 firm who is hoping to continue to grow its Environment and Planning offering. They are seeking a solicitor with strong environmental, planning and infrastructure experience to join the successful team. The team provides integrated planning and environmental law advise around complicated matters across industries including local authorities, private developers, waste management companies and transport providers. The team is very well resourced and it collaborates with other departments in the firm to offer advice and solutions. The legal landscape in this area changes at a rapid pace so the practice work hard at being constantly ahead on emerging issues and seek a solicitor who has a genuine interest in this area of practice to join the firm. You will be a qualified solicitor with 3-5 years’ PQE in environmental law and/or surrounding areas of expertise. They will consider a Senior Associate level candidate also. You will give superb attention to detail at all times and have an ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team. Your aim is to provide first class pragmatic legal advices and solutions to your clients.  This is an outstanding opportunity to join a friendly and professional environmental lawyer team in a great firm! Interested applicants should contact Mia Barry in strict confidence on +353 87 6021890 or send your CV to mbarry@keanemcdonald.com . Absolute discretion is assured. If you would like to keep up to date with the very latest Legal Jobs in Dublin click HERE
By Mia Barry June 1, 2026
The firm continues to grow and there is an opportunity now for an ambitious senior technology lawyer to come onboard and work closely with a friendly Partner to together continue to build on the practice. There is a straight career path ahead for this person with an ambition to make Partner in the near future.
By Malwina Kempa June 1, 2026
Our client, a boutique corporate law firm based in Dublin city centre, is seeking an experienced Legal Executive to join its small but dynamic team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with strong conveyancing experience.
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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

By Barbara Blask June 1, 2026
Discover June's Top Legal Opportunities with 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.
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.
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