Employment Partner – Equity on offer – Dublin

Mia Barry • September 9, 2025

An excellent opportunity is available in a friendly mid-sized and full service firm with a well established employment practice.


The firm is seeking an Employment Partner who is keen to take the reins of this practice and make it their own. There is work flowing in, but there is also an exciting opportunity to grow it further. This is an opportunity for a lawyer with leadership qualities and with a vision and ambition to be part of growing something genuinely special.


The practice provide expert advice and give outstanding client support across employment related matters across domestic and international, public and private sectors. The firm offers a warm and friendly atmosphere with an international reach and an excellent platform. There is support established so you can hit the ground running.


The firm can offer a genuinely good work life balance together with one of the best benefits packages in the city.

You will be a qualified solicitor with proven experience as an Employment Partner. The firm is interested in speaking with Partners at all levels, including equity level partner with a strong business case.

You will have specific expertise in employment matters, ideally with both non-contentious and contentious experience.

You will have an expert view on the employment law landscape.

And you will enjoy working as part of a collegiate team, nurturing a great working culture and atmosphere.


This is an exciting opportunity for an Employment Partner to join a great organisation with a collaborate vision!


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.

 

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