Opportunities in Ireland

We are working with a market-leading law firm to recruit an ambitious Finance Lawyer to join its highly regarded Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with a genuine interest in energy and infrastructure financing to work on some of the most significant projects in Ireland. The Team The Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources team is widely recognised as the leading practice in this sector in Ireland. The team advises on the largest and most complex financing transactions, combining deep sector expertise with a pragmatic, commercial approach. Its work spans offshore wind, electricity interconnectors, onshore wind and solar, datacentres, PPPs and digital infrastructure. The team advises clients across the full lifecycle of energy and infrastructure projects, including development, investment, financing and joint ventures, acting for international energy companies, financial institutions, private equity sponsors and government bodies. The Ideal Candidate You will have 4–6 years’ banking or finance experience, gained in a large or medium-sized corporate law firm. You will have strong technical expertise in facility agreements and intercreditor arrangements, be confident leading the drafting and negotiation of security and ancillary finance documents and be comfortable supervising and mentoring junior team members. What’s on Offer The firm offers a collaborative and supportive working environment, excellent career development, hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package. 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 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

Market leading firm with a personable and down to earth culture in a modern and friendly working environment is seeking to welcome a Tax Associate to their outstanding and top ranked team. 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. You will be part of one of the largest tax practice groups in the country which gives solutions to complex tax issues at the very highest level. You will get an opportunity to work across this collaborative team and work with clients in a wide variety of sectors. You will be a qualified Solicitor (in Ireland or England & Wales) with ideally 3+ years’ PQE as a Tax solicitor in a leading Irish or international corporate law firm. You will have experience both working in teams and in managing components of transactions independently. You will have excellent communication and presentation skills and have a warm and personable manner and a natural flair for business development. This role will suit a proactive lawyer, with a strong business sense and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client relationships. The firm invest in you both by offering market leading remuneration and benefits and also outstanding training and development programmes for all levels. Interested applicants should contact Mia Barry in strict confidence on +353 87 6021890 or email 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

A top international firm in Dublin is seeking to add Tax to its growing offering. They would like to welcome an experienced Tax Partner to their outstanding team. They are also open to an experienced Senior Associate/Of Counsel ready to make the step up. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious lawyer who would like to build a Tax practice. The practice has excellent support and resources to nurture a growing tax practice within its well established firm. The UK Tax practice is highly regarded and you would liaise closely to help build the offering. You will be advising market leading international and domestic clients on Irish tax law. You will be a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 8+ years’ experience in private practice and Irish tax law. You will have an expert view on the tax landscape locally and globally. You will have a strong analytical ability and be a great communicator. And you will enjoy working as part of a close team and coaching others to ensure the practice enjoys a great working atmosphere. This is a great opportunity for either a senior associate to get the deserved recognition of stepping into a Partner level role, or for an experienced Partner to join and enjoy a strong international platform and a great working environment. The Firm has an exceptionally collegiate team culture which is underpinned by its core values of respect, integrity, consistency, honesty and trust. The Firm has an abundance of talented people which makes for a high-performing but friendly environment which fosters continuous professional development. Excellent, top of market remuneration package offered. Interested applicants should contact Mia Barry in strict confidence on 0876021890 or email mbarry@keanemcdonald.com . Absolute discretion is assured.

Our client is a top-tier law firm with a long-established and highly regarded construction practice, renowned for advising on some of the largest and most complex construction projects in Ireland.
Due to continued growth, the firm’s award-winning construction team is seeking an experienced Senior Associate.

We have partnered with a prestigious global law firm that is seeking an Asset Finance Lawyer to join its growing Dublin team. Committed to diversity and inclusion, they attract and retain world-class talent. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer to contribute to a highly successful asset finance team, advising private equity investors, operating lessors, financial institutions and airlines on complex asset finance structures.

This is an exciting senior role for a transactional lawyer who wants to step away from traditional fee-earning and move into the heart of legal innovation. Working within a major international firm, the Senior Innovation Lawyer will help redesign how legal work is delivered—using technology, GenAI and smarter processes to transform efficiency, quality and client experience across a key Practice Group. You will collaborate directly with partners and deal teams to understand how matters are run, identify opportunities for improvement and implement tech-enabled solutions such as document automation, contract review tools and AI-driven drafting platforms. You will also create practical assets such as clause libraries, workflow maps, playbooks and prompt libraries to support consistent, streamlined service delivery. A major part of the role involves change leadership—supporting fee-earners in adopting new tools, running pilots, providing training and embedding best practice into everyday workflows. You will also ensure that all innovation projects align with strategy, client expectations and responsible AI guidelines. Ideal candidates will be qualified lawyers (typically at least 4-5 years’ PQE) with solid transactional experience and a genuine interest in technology and process improvement. You will need strong stakeholder skills, the ability to analyse complex workflows and the confidence to influence senior lawyers. This is a standout opportunity for someone who wants to combine legal expertise with innovation and play a key role in shaping how the firm delivers legal services in the GenAI era. 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 leading Irish law firm is seeking a solicitor or barrister with 1–4 years’ experience to join its top-ranked EU, Competition & Procurement team. Highly regarded across Ireland and Northern Ireland, the group advises on major national and international matters, while also handling critical smaller mandates. The team works closely with both public and private sector clients and collaborates seamlessly with lawyers, economists and advisors across multiple jurisdictions. The practice covers a broad range of specialist areas, including Competition Law, Merger Control, Public Procurement, FDI Screening, State Aid, Compliance/Regulatory, alongside expertise in cross-border issues, regulation and communications. The firm is uniquely positioned in the Irish market with an exceptional domestic and international client base, deep multi-jurisdictional experience and market-leading partners. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical and analytical skills, excellent drafting capability and a proven ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing team. The role requires a proactive lawyer with a genuine interest in EU, competition and procurement law, along with the confidence to engage effectively with colleagues and clients. This is a standout opportunity to build specialist expertise within one of Ireland’s most respected and dynamic regulatory practices. 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.

We are working with a leading global law firm seeking a talented Commercial Technology Associate to join its fast-growing Dublin office. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with experience in commercial contracts, data protection or digital regulation to work on sophisticated, cross-border matters alongside

A great opportunity has arisen with a growing Commercial Property practice based in Dublin. The Property team cover all aspects of real estate work and you will get to manage a diverse commercial client portfolio. The firm offers an innovative and collaborative environment, and pride themselves on being clear and communicative and have a nice team based approach. They want you to succeed and will work with you to enable you to continue to learn and develop. The firm has superb business support areas and facilities and training. You will be a qualified lawyer with 2+ years’ PQE in Property law with a leading firm. You will strive for excellence in all aspects of your profession. You will thrive in a collegiate team environment built on excellent communication. You will have a commercial outlook and enjoy building and nurturing client relationships. If you are seeking a supportive firm with a fantastic network to help you thrive as a real estate 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 major international firm in Dublin is seeking to hire an outstanding finance lawyer to join their global Finance Group. This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to join a progressive and supportive firm with clear career prospects and an exciting international platform. The Finance Group assists clients across a wide range of transactions and although there is a focus on structured finance, the firm is interested in speaking with candidates from a General Banking background, as well as Capital Markets and/or Finance. There are very good future career prospects within the team. The firm has an impressive team of lawyers who are highly regarded in the market for their expertise and integrity. The firm takes great care when making a hire to ensure their collaborative and transparent culture continues across the globe. The ideal person: You are a qualified solicitor with around 4 - 7 years’ PQE. You have experience in general banking and/or finance law. You strive for excellence in all aspects of your profession. You thrive in a team environment where everyone drives on to build client relationships and help to develop each other and the firm in every way. 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 and straight talking firm is seeking a property lawyer to join their Real Estate Group as Real Estate Associate. This opportunity will suit a lawyer who is keen to get exposure to the top end of real estate law as you would be working as part of one of the most expert teams in the country. This group works on the largest and most innovative real estate transactions in Ireland, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, development and funding. You will have ca 2-4 years’ PQE in Commercial Real Estate from a highly respected law firm You will give superb attention to detail at all times Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team You will have strong communication skills This firm enjoys an open culture where everyone are working together in a real team environment. They support their people with business development skills from the very beginning and have strong opportunities for career developments and promote on merit. They are very transparent on targets and operate an attractive bonus scheme and you would get the opportunity to work with very strong Partners. The firm is continuing to grow and they have advanced flexible working arrangements in place. 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.

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 seeking a detail-oriented professional, focusing on risk advisory, internal audit, and process improvement across our operations. This is a great opportunity for someone with an auditing qualification and a strong grasp of regulatory and compliance standards, ideally within financial services or professional services. What you’ll do: · Perform audits, reviews, and testing of key operational processes and controls · Prepare detailed reports outlining findings, risks, and recommendations · Monitor areas of regulatory interest and ensure compliance with evolving requirements · Analyse delivery practices for accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with SLAs/KPIs · Identify and recommend process improvements and support remediation efforts · Collaborate with finance and jurisdiction leads to address gaps and minimise risk · Prepare clear management reporting on audit activities and outcomes What we’re looking for: · ACA, ACCA, IIA, or equivalent audit qualification · 3+ years’ experience in auditing, risk, or compliance (financial services or professional services preferred) · Strong understanding of offshore regulatory environments (an advantage) · Excellent attention to detail, with proven ability to analyse complex data sets Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to present findings clearly. Interested candidates should contact Malwina Kempa in strict confidence on +353 87427 8751 or send your CV to mkempa@keanemcdonald.com .

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. 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 .

This is an excellent opportunity to work with domestic and international clients across a
broad range of financial services and corporate tax matters. The role offers strong
exposure to complex, high-quality work and close collaboration with senior lawyers and
partners, alongside structured training.

Market leading firm with a personable and down to earth culture in a modern and friendly working environment is seeking to welcome an Employment Associate to their outstanding and top ranked team. 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. You will be part of one of the largest employment practice groups in the country which gives innovative and commercial solutions to complex HR issues at the very highest level. You will get an opportunity to work across this collaborative team and work with in-house counsel, HR, senior management and corporate boards on a range of matters with both national and international clients. You will be a qualified Solicitor (in Ireland or England & Wales) with ideally 3+ years’ PQE as an Employment solicitor in a leading Irish or international corporate law firm. You will have experience both working in teams and in managing components of transactions independently. You will have excellent communication and presentation skills and have a warm and personable manner and a natural flair for business development. This role will suit a proactive lawyer, with a strong business sense and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client relationships. The firm invest in you both by offering market leading remuneration and benefits and also outstanding training and development programmes for all levels. Interested applicants should contact Mia Barry in strict confidence on +353 87 6021890 or email 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

This is a great opportunity for a lawyer who wants to work with top clients and interesting administrative law matters to take their career to the next level. The firm offers a hybrid and flexible working environment, reasonable and achievable targets and an excellent and rewarding remuneration package.

This is a great opportunity for a lawyer who wants to work with top clients and interesting administrative law matters to take their career to the next level. The firm offer a hybrid and flexible working environment, reasonable and achievable targets and an excellent and rewarding remuneration package.

A growing international law firm in Dublin is seeking a talented Asset Finance lawyer to join their firm due to the firm expanding its new and exciting Aviation Practice. The firm already act for many of the leading international aircraft and aircraft engine financing and leasing companies as well as a number airlines. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Asset Finance lawyer to work closely with a market leading Partner, who will help you develop your skills as you move towards Partnership. The firm has ambitious growth plan so a clear path ahead. You will be a qualified Solicitor with 5+ years in PQE from a large law firm with experience in Asset Finance and Aviation law. The role suits a lawyer who enjoys analytics and attention to detail and has a drive to offer superb client service. You will thrive in an entrepreneurial and growing environment where you will have a voice and ability to create your career path in a friendly and fun environment. This is a great opportunity to join a firm who genuinely invests in your development and future career. You would join a team with extensive experience in offering advice to a multitude of domestic and international aircraft lessors, lenders, airlines, investors and insurers. 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.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Conveyancing Solicitor to join a boutique law firm in the southeast of Ireland. Their dedicated and talented team is seeking a confident and ambitious Solicitor with client-focused mindset to advise clients on all aspects on conveyancing. Responsibilities will include: • Overseeing transactions involving the sale and purchase of residential, commercial, and investment properties. • Facilitating and advise on financing arrangements for property transactions and developments. • Providing legal counsel on property investment and joint venture arrangements. • Managing commercial leasing agreements and related landlord and tenant matters. • Advising on and managing private residential tenancy agreements and related issues. The ideal candidate will have: • 0 – 2 PQE conveyancing experience. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • A proactive approach and problem solving skills. • Strong organisational and attention to detail. • The ability to work in teams as well as independently. The firm prioritises its people and have a strong team culture and they offer plenty opportunities for progression. This role can be on full-time or part-time basis, with scope for flexibility. 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 .

Our client is a market-leading law firm with a strong reputation for progression and development. They are a fresh-thinking firm, unafraid to bring new perspectives to the table while maintaining a client-first ethos. They are now seeking a Construction Solicitor who wants to advance their career in a firm that values innovation, professional growth, and client excellence. You will join a team of industry-leading professionals in a supportive environment, working on high-profile, non-contentious construction matters, with the chance to gain exposure to contentious work, if desired. They offer a career growth, collaborative culture and challenging and exciting work. Ideal Candidate: • 0 – 1 PQE Irish qualified (trained in mid-tier or top-tier law firm) • Strong technical skills • Commitment to deliver high-quality legal advice • Strong academic background • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that values innovation and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you. 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 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 growing firm with a long established top tier practice is seeking an experienced Banking Lawyer to join their market leading Knowledge Management Team as Knowledge Lawyer (PSL). The Knowledge Lawyer will support their leading Banking & Finance Practice areas. This is a wonderful opportunity for a banking/knowledge lawyer to join a progressive and friendly large firm. Your career will be well looked after in a stimulating and rewarding environment.

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

We are working with a leading global law firm to recruit a Corporate Senior Associate to join its innovative and expanding Corporate team in Ireland. With a strong international footprint spanning more than 30 offices worldwide, this firm offers the opportunity to work on high-profile, cross-border transactions while building a long-term career within a market-leading practice. The Team The Corporate group advises investors, companies and management teams on venture capital, private equity, M&A, JVs, corporate restructurings and equity capital markets. The practice is particularly active in the technology, life sciences and healthcare sectors and is well known for its cross-border deal flow, working closely with colleagues across key global hubs including Silicon Valley, London, Berlin, Paris and Amsterdam. The Role This role will involve advising clients across all stages of the corporate lifecycle, from early-stage funding through to exits. You will work with a diverse client base including early-stage and growth investors, leading international venture capital firms, corporate investors, sovereign wealth funds and high-growth companies. The position offers significant client exposure, responsibility for running transactions and the opportunity to collaborate internationally on complex, high-value matters. The Ideal Candidate You will have strong general corporate experience gained in a top-tier Irish, UK or international firm, with exposure to M&A, VC and PE transactions. Experience advising on exits, growth funding rounds, start-ups, incentivisation structures and related tax considerations is highly desirable. You will be commercially minded, technically strong and confident managing transactions with appropriate partner and team support. Why Join? Along with a competitive remuneration package and extensive benefits, the firm offers excellent career progression, a well-defined path to partnership, high-quality mentoring, and a collaborative, inclusive culture. 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.

About the firm An entrepreneurial and growing Irish firm with a great story to tell is seeking a Legal Secretary to join a well-established commercial property team supporting at Partner level. The firm is enjoying great success across the mid-market in Ireland and is competing at the very top end of corporate business transactions. It is an open and collegiate firm offering a fantastic opportunity to get exposure across a wide variety of markets. About the role Duties will include but not limited to: · File management · Document preparation, drafting and amending · Filing · Dictation · Liaising with clients and managing correspondence · Registering deeds, managing applications to the Land Registry and Stamp Duty returns · General secretarial administration as required The ideal candidate will have · Experienced Legal Secretary with experience supporting across property law · Advanced MS Office Skills · High level of attention to details, excellent communication and organisational skills What’s in it for you? · Attractive salary based on experience · Gym membership entitlements · Pension · Insurance entitlements · Bike2work · Ongoing professional development 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 .

























