Current Options for Partners - Dublin

Mia Barry • April 1, 2026

At Keane McDonald we have specialised in legal recruitment for the past 20 years, making us one of the most established legal search firms in the Dublin market. We have developed a deep knowledge of the private practice landscape and we have earned a reputation for being discreet. If you are a Partner and considering your options you may be interested in speaking with us. 


Our Commercial Director, Mia Barry, looks after Partner level hires at Keane McDonald. With over 20 years’ recruitment experience, she is a trusted leader in the market and has the connections and insights to offer a helping hand with your potential move, handled with utmost discretion.


Mia can give you an overview of the market, an idea about remuneration structures and she has the experience to safely guide you through the process of interviews and business plans required to make the move.


You will have nurtured your career carefully to this stage and a move now, weather you have recently made a Partner or is on Equity, is important and you will want all the necessary information to ensure you make the right decision.


To arrange a discreet chat over the phone, or a coffee in person, please contact Mia Barry in strict confidence on +353 87 6021890 or mbarry@keanemcdonald.com. Absolute discretion is assured.

By Malwina Kempa April 7, 2026
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.
By Mared Roberts April 2, 2026
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced General Counsel to join a high-profile, globally recognised professional services organisation. The role offers significant strategic influence, including regular engagement with executive and board-level committees.
By Malwina Kempa April 2, 2026
This is a great opportunity to join a busy, growing team and get involved in really interesting, large-scale work, with plenty of support as you develop your career.
By Mia Barry April 1, 2026
You will bring expertise in all things insurance, including regulation, advisory work and corporate transactional matters. You will be a trusted leader and offer sound and confident advise on client matters in the insurance and corporate sector.
By Mared Roberts April 1, 2026
We have exclusively partnered with a high-growth, private equity-backed fintech to appoint a General Counsel to lead across Europe and the UK. This is a rare opportunity to join a scaling payments business at a pivotal stage of growth. 
By Mia Barry April 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 April 1, 2026
This role offers excellent exposure to high-profile transactions across both renewable and conventional energy sectors, working closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers in a collaborative, modern environment.
By Malwina Kempa April 1, 2026
This role sits within a well-established team that works closely with the wider legal function, so the work is quite integrated and commercially focused. It is less about pure transactional filings and more about advising clients on governance, compliance, and best practice.
By Malwina Kempa April 1, 2026
A growing and ambitious Irish law firm is looking to hire a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join its Corporate team, with a strong focus on M&A and investment work. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, development, and long-term growth.
By Malwina Kempa April 1, 2026
The role offers a mix of corporate work (including restructuring and some M&A) alongside property matters, acting for a strong base of longstanding, high-quality clients. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to continue building a dual practice.