Guide to Effective Job Interviewing
Barbara Blask • February 21, 2025
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Our client is currently seeking an experienced e-Discovery Specialist who will focus on managing and processing electronic data for litigation and regulatory purposes, reporting to the e-Discovery Manager. Their dynamic and highly collaborative team, uses best-in-class and cutting-edge technologies. You will be responsible for managing large eDiscovery projects across EDRM lifecycle, as well as providing technical and consultancy support. You will be leading the implementation of RelativityOne and ensure compliance with industry best practice. Additionally, you will oversee developing of efficient workflows and deliver clear communication to clients and team members. The role also involves identifying and implementing new technologies and protocols to enhance services and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have: • 3 years’ experience and proven track record of delivering high-quality results, with proficiency in Relativity, Nuix or similar platforms, • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, • Strong technical skills, SQL, MS Office, programming experience in Python, JavaScript (optional), • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts, • A Self-starter mindset with outstanding time management, professionalism and flexibility If you want to learn more about this new opportunity contact Malwina Kempa in strict confidence on +353 87427 8751 or send your CV to mkempa@keanemcdonald.com .

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

We are excited to partner with a global law firm in search of a Corporate Associate to join their successful and growing team. This is an opportunity to work alongside ambitious and highly motivated Corporate professionals who handle a diverse and challenging workload. If you are looking to be part of a multinational network that provides legal advice and support in complex transactions — including structuring and negotiation, purchase agreements, investments and shareholder agreements, JVs, financing, and post-transaction reorganization — this role could be for you! We are seeking a candidate with a positive mindset, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to foster relationships with stakeholders. The ideal person will be a collaborative team player who remains composed under pressure and takes responsibility for resolving issues. The firm values Associates who are not only technically proficient and risk-aware but also pragmatic and solutions-focused, with a deep understanding of client businesses and their goals. Interested applicants should contact Malwina Kempa in strict confidence on +353 87427 8751 or send you CV to mkempa@keanemcdonald.com . Discretion is assured.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen with a growing, innovative and open minded full service firm in Dublin for a Corporate Partner to join their leadership team. The firm enjoys an international platform and has well established support across jurisdictions. In fact, collaboration with colleagues beyond Dublin is a key aspect of this role and the culture of the firm. They operate a relaxed and friendly business and support everyone from the ground up. This opportunity will suit a corporate lawyer with a proven track record from a reputable firm who is confident in their craft. It will suit someone with energy and drive and who is keen to have a seat at the table and take part in the strategic aspect of driving the firm’s success forward. You will be a qualified Solicitor in a common law jurisdiction and will have proven Corporate experience from a reputable law firm at Partner level. You will strive for excellence in all aspects of your profession. You will thrive in a team environment where everyone drives on to build client relationships and help to develop the firm in every way across all jurisdictions. This role involves leadership and mentoring others as part of making the working environment pleasant and continue to build a thriving practice. This opportunity comes with a very attractive package and the firm has a well-established agile working environment. 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. 

An exciting Senior Associate opportunity has opened with a well regarded firm in Dublin. The firm is seeking a senior Energy lawyer to join their well established Energy Practice. This is an opportunity for a lawyer with leadership qualities and with a vision and ambition to be part of growing something genuinely special. This role will suit a lawyer who has a genuine interest in delivering advise at the cutting edge of energy matters to clients across renewable and traditional sectors. You will play an important role in continuing to build a practice that is recognised as a leader in energy law offering unrivalled expertise in an ever changing legal landscape. The firm will offer a transparent and supportive environment on an excellent platform for you to develop your skills and there is a clear path to Partnership ahead. You will be a qualified solicitor with 4-7 years’ experience in a market leading private practice You will have specific expertise in Construction/Energy law And you will enjoy working as part of a collegiate team, nurturing a great working culture and atmosphere  This is an exciting new opportunity for a Construction/Energy lawyer to join a great organisation with an outstanding Energy practice in the Dublin legal market. Interested applicants should contact Mia Barry in strict confidence on +353 87 6021890 or email mbarry@keanemcdonald.com . Absolute discretion is assured.

A growing firm, with a difference, is looking to make a Partner level hire to build out their Banking Practice. This opportunity suits a Banking Partner with broad banking and finance experience who is looking for a chance to build a practice within a transparent and supportive environment on an excellent platform with international reach. The firm offers space to grow quickly and is keen to give support and autonomy to someone who wants to be in charge of their own success. You will get exposure to top level work and clients both domestically and internationally whilst building your practice. You will be a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 8+ years’ experience from a leading private practice firm and have a broad banking and finance background. You will have an in depth understanding of the financial services landscape locally and globally, and the role will suit someone who likes working as part of a close team and coaching others to ensure the practice continue to enjoy a great working atmosphere. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Banking Partner to join and enjoy a great working environment. The firm offers generous and transparent rewards. Interested applicants should contact Mia Barry in strict confidence on +353 87 6021890 or email mbarry@keanemcdonald.com . Absolute discretion is assured.

A great opportunity has opened with an international firm in Dublin that has a committed and collegiate team with an exciting top level client base. They continue their ambitious growth plans and would like to speak with senior candidates with legal technology expertise. The firm is supporting clients across a variety of sectors and they are keen to deepen their technology offering with an Of Counsel or Partner level hire. The ideal candidate will have a broad technology background across TMT like data protection, AI, innovation, cyber etc. It is a wonderful time to join the firm as you will get the opportunity to really carve out your own practice and be seen on an international platform. The firm is open to both law firm and in-house experience and want to hear from an ambitious person who is keen to be part of building something special whilst delivering expert technology advice at the highest level. Interested parties should contact Mia Barry who would welcome a discreet and fully confidential conversation or mbarry@keanemcdonald.com or +353876012890 Absolute discretion is assured.

A market leading firm with a personable and down to earth culture in a modern and friendly working environment is seeking a senior Finance Lawyer. This firm is renowned not only for providing market leading advice and support to its clients all over the world, but they also take great care of its people offering a high level of mentorship and support. They are also very advanced on progressive policies like agile working rewarding them with high staff retention rates. Their Finance division is a market leading practice that provides legal advice on every aspect of debt capital markets and structured products both domestically and internationally. In this team you will work across complex mandates and gain a well-rounded expertise that is at the top of its class. You will have ca 5+ years’ PQE in Finance/Capital Markets/Structured Finance with experience in working on multiple large transactions. The ideal candidate will have the capacity to work with autonomy as well as part of a team. Your aim is to provide first class pragmatic legal advices and solutions to your clients. This is an opportunity for a finance lawyer who is seeking a challenging and rewarding role with a top firm. Interested applicants should contact Mared Roberts in strict confidence on +353 1 6392924 or send your CV to mroberts@keanemcdonald.com. Absolute discretion is assured.

A successful corporate law firm with a long standing and highly reputable Corporate Practice is looking to hire an outstanding Partner to join their Corporate team. This is an exciting appointment and they are open to discussing the opportunity with either a relatively new, but ambitious, Partner, or an established Partner who is ready for a step to equity. The practice would suit an entrepreneurial lawyer with ambition to lead, both on deals and people. 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.

We are delighted to assist our client, a leading Irish law firm, which is now seeking a Legal Executive to join its highly regarded Real Estate team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of property transactions with a well-established firm that advises major developers and investors.