Private Practice Legal Jobs

By Mia Barry June 8, 2026
A top law firm with a difference is looking to hire an FS Regulatory Lawyer to join their growing FS Regulatory Practice. This is a highly resourced firm with a top tier financial services practice and a strong foothold in the fintech sector.
By Mia Barry June 5, 2026
A well established international firm in Dublin is seeking an experienced Insurance Litigation Lawyer to join their growing Financial Lines Litigation Group. The firm is in an exciting growth phase and is enjoying a good energy environment. They also offer a genuine good work life balance.
By Mia Barry June 5, 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading firm with a growing Dublin practice. This is a newly created role as the practice is growing! You will advise on a varied client base on contentious and non-contentious insolvency and debt restructuring matters.
By Mia Barry June 5, 2026
A growing international firm in Dublin is seeking to welcome an employment lawyer to its expanding team. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious lawyer who would like to get involved with interesting and challenging employment work on an international platform
By Mia Barry June 5, 2026
A wonderful opportunity has become available with a stand out firm with expertise across all aspects of Pensions Law. This growing law firm with a long standing and highly reputable Pensions and Employment Practice both locally and internationally is looking to hire a Senior Associate to join their expert team.
By Mared Roberts June 3, 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technology Lawyer to join a market-leading international law firm as a Knowledge Management Lawyer within its highly regarded Tech Group.
By Mia Barry June 1, 2026
A great opportunity has arisen with a tier1 Real Estate practice with a long established flexible work life balance. The firm is seeking an outstanding commercial property/real estate lawyer to join their team.
By Mared Roberts June 1, 2026
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Associate to join a high profile Dublin team operating at the forefront of M&A, venture capital and corporate finance. This role is ideally suited to a commercially minded lawyer with 2–6 years’ PQE.
By Mia Barry June 1, 2026
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
By Mia Barry June 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 June 1, 2026
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.
Senior Associate – Commercial, Data Protection & Digital Regulation, Dublin
By Mared Roberts June 1, 2026
We are seeking a Senior Associate to join this growing commercial team in Dublin, advising global clients on transformative data protection and digital regulation matters across a range of innovative industries. The team is renowned for its sector expertise, advising on cutting-edge issues. With a collaborative, cross-border approach, most of the work involves international colleagues so you will truly feel part of a global team. In this role, you will: Advise on complex commercial contracts, particularly in tech, IP, digital services, media and life sciences. Provide pragmatic legal advice, guiding clients through their regulatory and data protection obligations, often in cross-jurisdictional contexts. Support the growth of the practice and contribute to firm-wide initiatives.  Engage in business development activities and build trusted relationships with clients. The ideal person: At least 5 years’ PQE with strong experience in commercial law, data protection and digital regulation. An ideal background working within technology, life sciences or similar innovation-led sectors. Proven ability to advise clients directly and handle complex regulatory environments. Collegiate and ambitious with a desire to grow alongside a high-performing team. If you are interested in more details about this position, please contact Mared Roberts in strict confidence on +353 1 6392924 or email mroberts@keanemcdonald.com . Absolute discretion is assured.
By Mia Barry June 1, 2026
A number of private practice firms in Dublin are currently in the market to hire tax lawyers. Regardless of experience level - there is currently live opportunities that fit your PQE in the market!
By Mared Roberts June 1, 2026
This is a permanent role offering genuine flexibility. This opportunity is well suited to a lawyer who enjoys the technical aspects of finance law and wants to move beyond fee-earning, while remaining closely connected to complex, high-quality transactional work.
By Malwina Kempa June 1, 2026
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Associate looking for greater visibility, responsibility and exposure to high-calibre transactions. You will join a high-performing and growing team operating at the forefront of private company M&A, venture capital, private equity and corporate finance transactions.
By Mia Barry June 1, 2026
A brand new and wonderful opportunity has become available with a stand out firm with expertise across all aspects of Employment Law.
By Mared Roberts June 1, 2026
A global law firm is seeking a Banking & Finance Associate to join its highly regarded Dublin team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated lawyer to work within a collaborative, merit-based environment that promotes professional growth, diversity and long-term career development. The successful candidate will join a collegiate team, advising domestic and international lenders and borrowers across a wide spectrum of finance transactions. The practice covers real estate investment and development finance, fund finance, corporate debt, leveraged/acquisition finance, refinancings and restructurings. The role offers high-quality exposure to complex, market-visible matters and the opportunity to build a strong profile within the Dublin and global network. Candidates should have 3–5 years’ PQE in banking and finance from a leading Dublin or major international firm, commercial awareness and a team-orientated mindset. The firm offers a supportive culture with a strong focus on employee wellbeing and long-term professional development.  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.
By Mia Barry May 18, 2026
A top law firm, with a difference, is looking to hire an Insurance Lawyer to join their top tier practice. This is a highly resourced firm with a strong foothold in the insurance community both locally and internationally.
By Mia Barry May 11, 2026
A large firm with a friendly and informal working atmosphere is seeking an experienced Public and Regulatory solicitor to join them at Senior Associate level. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for someone to join their top tier team to further your career!
By Mia Barry May 11, 2026
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.
By Malwina Kempa May 11, 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.
Employment Associate, 3+ PQE, Dublin
By Mia Barry May 11, 2026
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 unique opportunity to work on some of the most high-profile and complex competition, merge
By Mared Roberts May 11, 2026
This is a unique opportunity to work on some of the most high-profile and complex competition, merger control and regulatory matters in Ireland and the EU. You’ll benefit from high-quality work, a flexible hybrid working model and a competitive benefits package.
By Mia Barry May 11, 2026
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.
By Mared Roberts May 11, 2026
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.
By Mia Barry May 8, 2026
A major international firm in Dublin is seeking to hire an outstanding tax lawyer to join their global Tax Group. This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to join a progressive and supportive firm with clear career prospects and exciting international platform.
By Malwina Kempa May 8, 2026
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.
By Mia Barry May 8, 2026
You will lead the Irish employment practice and service and nurture the enviable client base, acting for sophisticated large international clients including investment banks, hedge funds and asset managers and big healthcare providers and other household name corporates.
By Mared Roberts May 8, 2026
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.
By Mia Barry May 8, 2026
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.
By Mia Barry May 8, 2026
An exciting new opportunity for a Tax Associate has opened with a well-established international law firm in Dublin. The firm has a growing tax practice that advises domestic and international corporations, asset mana
By Mia Barry May 8, 2026
A top law firm in Dublin has a superb new opportunity for an Investment Funds Lawyer to join their market leading Knowledge Management Division as Knowledge Lawyer (PSL). The Knowledge Lawyer will support their market leading Investment Funds & Asset Management Practice.
By Mia Barry May 8, 2026
A large firm with a long standing and highly reputable Funds Practice is looking to hire an outstanding Investment Funds lawyer to join their dynamic team in Dublin.
Investment Funds - Senior Associate - Dublin
By Mia Barry May 8, 2026
A growing law firm with an exciting trajectory would like to hire an experienced investment funds lawyer to join their successful practice. The firm’s funds practice advises global asset managers, and financial services institutions and banks on all aspects of Irish domiciled investment vehicles like UCITS, ICAVs, AIFs, ILPs etc. The practice is growing and they can offer a clear career path ahead for an ambitious Senior Associate together with a market leading remuneration package. They want you to succeed and you will gain invaluable experience as you develop your skills. The firm has a warm and friendly culture and also enjoy a very good work life balance. You will be a qualified solicitor/lawyer with 4+ years’ PQE from a well-regarded funds practice with a desire to join an international platform with great people. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm which genuinely strives to ensure your career is nurtured in a straight forward, transparent and friendly environment. Interested applicants should contact Mia Barry in strict confidence on +353 1 6087713 or email mbarry@keanemcdonald.com . Absolute discretion is assured.
Tax Associate, 3+ PQE, Dublin
By Mia Barry May 8, 2026
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
By Mia Barry May 8, 2026
A top international law firm is looking to hire a FS Regulatory Lawyer to join their growing FS Regulatory Practice. You will get exposure to top level work and clients both domestically and internationally. You will offer regulatory advice to financial services institutions.
By Mared Roberts May 8, 2026
A leading law firm with a long standing and highly reputable Corporate Practice is looking to hire an outstanding Corporate lawyer to join their growing team.
By Mared Roberts May 8, 2026
This is a great opportunity for a Banking/Finance lawyer to take their career to the next level. The firm offers the very upper end in terms of remuneration package.
Construction Lawyer
By Malwina Kempa May 7, 2026
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
By Mia Barry May 7, 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 Malwina Kempa May 7, 2026
This is an excellent opportunity for a 1 PQE solicitor looking to build strong finance experience in a supportive and progressive environment. You will work with a broad client base including alternative lenders, Irish pillar banks, international lenders and corporate borrowers.
By Malwina Kempa May 7, 2026
This role offers exposure to a diverse and high-quality caseload across public, administrative and regulatory law, advising a broad range of statutory regulators and public bodies.
By Malwina Kempa May 7, 2026
This is a dynamic, internationally recognised firm with a genuinely entrepreneurial culture, offering a flat structure, direct Partner access, smaller teams that provide broader hands-on exposure, and real opportunities for international mobility and early involvement in business development.
By Mia Barry May 7, 2026
Keane McDonald is pleased to offer an opportunity to join a prominent private practice renowned for its excellence in construction law. This leading firm boasts a dedicated team of construction specialists who cover various aspects of projects, construction, energy, and infrastructure law in Ireland.
By Mia Barry May 7, 2026
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.
By Malwina Kempa May 7, 2026
Our client, a leading Irish law firm with a long-established healthcare practice, is seeking a Healthcare Associate to join its growing team in Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with c. 1 year PQE who has an interest in healthcare, child protection and public sector work.
By Mared Roberts May 7, 2026
We are working closely with a leading Irish law firm as it continues to expand its highly regarded Corporate team. This firm advises a diverse client base - from start-ups and SMEs to established corporates and investment firms - on complex, business-critical transactions.
By Mia Barry May 7, 2026
In this role you will work closely with the business leaders, including Partners and the PSL team, and directly with clients. It requires clear communication and research to ensure the knowledge base is at the very top level at all times.
By Mia Barry May 7, 2026
An exciting new opportunity has arisen with a top tier firm due to continued growth. Their award winning construction and projects practice is seeking a Construction Associate to join their Dublin team. The practice has exciting work coming through and continues to grow.
By Mia Barry May 7, 2026
The firm has a highly acclaimed Litigation and Dispute Resolution Division and this role will cover both domestic and international commercial disputes. You will be advising technology clients in respect of disputes primarily but you will also advise on regulatory issues relating to online content on various platforms.
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