Senior Associate – Offshore Projects- Top Tier Law Firm, Dublin

Mia Barry • August 7, 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 with specialist expertise in offshore projects to join its Dublin office.


The Role

The team combines deep sector knowledge with hands-on project experience, delivering proactive legal solutions across the full lifecycle of construction and design matters. A particular focus of the practice is the rapidly emerging offshore wind sector, where the firm advises leading clients on high-value, complex projects in Ireland.


This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and commercially minded lawyer to play a key role in further developing this growing area of the practice.


The Ideal Candidate

You will:

  • Be a qualified solicitor in a common law jurisdiction
  • Have strong experience in construction law gained at a top-tier law firm
  • Demonstrate a proven track record advising on offshore projects (wind, oil and/or gas)
  • Be comfortable working in a high-performing, specialist practice
  • Enjoy collaborating as part of a team and contributing to the ongoing development of the practice and the firm as a whole


The Opportunity

You will bring the expertise; the firm offers a state-of-the-art platform, high-quality work, and a warm, supportive team environment in which to succeed.


Apply

Interested applicants should contact Mia Barry in strict confidence on +353 87 602 1890 or email mbarry@keanemcdonald.com.
Absolute discretion is assured.

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