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A leading Dublin law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its market-leading Knowledge Management team as a Senior Knowledge Lawyer (PSL), supporting the firm's highly regarded Employment Practice.

This is an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Employment solicitor to join a growing Employment practice in a newly created role in a law firm with a world-wide network. You would get an opportunity to work closely with a highly regarded team in a positive and warm environment. The firm can be flexible on locations and would welcome someone based in Galway or Dublin or Cork. They have a sophisticated network and collaborate very well. You would be part of an outstanding and growing team of lawyers across corporate, real estate, technology and tax. The firm has a sophisticated client base and you will join a busy employment practice with work flowing in. The work is varied, challenging and rewarding. The firm offers an innovative and collaborative environment, and pride themselves on being clear and communicative. They want you to succeed and will work with you to enable you to continue to learn and develop. You will be a qualified Solicitor with 3-5 years’ PQE. You will have proven experience in an Employment practice from a leading Irish or international corporate law firm. You will have excellent communication and presentation skills and a warm and personable manner. This role will suit a proactive lawyer, with a strong business sense and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client relationships.  If you are seeking a supportive firm with a fantastic network to help you thrive as an employment 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.

A top-tier global law firm is seeking a talented Pensions Lawyer (1–4 PQE) to join its award-winning Employment, Labour&Pensions team in Dublin. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile matters for some of the largest pension schemes and company sponsors, alongside leading practitioners in Ireland / UK.

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

A busy and well-established general practice firm is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Legal Executive to join its growing team. This role would suit someone who is confident, hands-on and able to manage conveyancing matters independently from start to finish.

You will join a highly regarded Healthcare & Life Sciences team, advising Irish and international clients on a broad range of regulatory, compliance, and product liability matters across sectors including pharma, MedTech, and food/cosmetics.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team with a strong international presence, working on domestic and cross-border financings, leasing, commercial debt, and capital markets transactions, with exposure to aviation restructurings, regulatory matters, and asset finance M&A.

We’re looking for a motivated Credit Analyst/Underwriter to join a growing financial services team. In this role, you’ll assess credit risk, review financial documentation, and make sound underwriting decisions to support clients and business growth. What you’ll be doing: · Reviewing applications and financial statements · Assessing risk and making credit recommendations · Ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations · Working closely with clients and internal teams What we’re looking for: · 3+ years’ experience in credit analysis or underwriting · Strong analytical and decision-making skills · Attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines · Excellent communication skills This is a great opportunity to develop your career with an international business and work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. For more details or to express an interest, please contact Mared Roberts on + 353 1 6392924 or email your CV in strict confidence to mroberts@keanemcdonald.com . Absolute discretion is assured.