Top Legal Opportunities for April 2026

Barbara Blask • April 1, 2026

General Counsel - Dublin, Ireland

We have exclusively partnered with a high-growth, private equity-backed fintech to appoint a General Counsel to lead its Legal and Compliance functions across Europe and the UK. This is a rare opportunity to join a scaling payments business at a pivotal stage of growth, following its recent acquisition by a leading global investor.

 

Current Options for Partners – Dublin

If you are a Partner and considering your options you may be interested in speaking with us. Our Commercial Director, Mia Barry, looks after Partner level hires at Keane McDonald. With over 20 years’ recruitment experience, she is a trusted leader in the market and has the connections and insights to offer a helping hand with your potential move, handled with utmost discretion.

 

Corporate Associate (2–3 PQE) – Ireland
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.

 

Insurance – Of Counsel – Flexibility – Dublin/Remote

This is an exciting opportunity as it gives the individual the scope of being the expert leader within the firm on insurance related matters while making the role fit around their lifestyle. This role can be offered full time or you may need flexibility around hours and days and so the firm will be open to a part time role and even a remote location. It is all about making it work with you!


Energy Lawyer (3+ PQE) - Leading International Law Firm, Dublin
A leading international law firm in Dublin is seeking to recruit an Energy Lawyer with at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience to join its highly regarded Energy team. The firm is renowned for its exemplary work on transactional, developmental, and regulatory energy matters and offers an outstanding platform for career development, exposure to market-leading work, and the support of an internationally respected team.


In-House Counsel - Insurance – Dublin

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lawyer to join the in-house legal team of a growing global insurance organisation in Dublin. This is a superb opportunity to step into a high-impact in-house role within an international insurance business offering breadth, responsibility and long-term career development.


Corporate M&A NQ Solicitor, Dublin
The firm has built real momentum in the Irish mid-market and is increasingly involved in high-value, complex transactions. It offers a genuinely collaborative environment where junior lawyers get meaningful exposure to clients and deals from an early stage.


Company Secretary, Top-tier Law Firm, Dublin
You will be supporting a sophisticated client base, providing company secretarial and governance advice, and getting involved in a broad mix of work. There is a strong pipeline of clients and a clear path to progress as the team continues to grow.


Technology Of Counsel - International Firm – Dublin

The practice offers access to interesting and complex work spanning all sectors as the firm enjoys a long standing reputation for excellence across its full service offering. 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.


Knowledge Management Lawyer – Technology Group, Dublin

We are working with one of Ireland’s leading firms to recruit a Knowledge Management Lawyer for its renowned Technology Group. You will work directly with senior partners to enhance the group’s knowledge resources, develop client-facing insights, support major technology matters and contribute to industry thought leadership.


Energy Associate 1PQE+, Dublin

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.


Planning & Environmental Lawyer – International Firm – Dublin or Cork

We are currently assisting a leading international firm with an exciting addition of an Environment & Planning Lawyer due to continued growth and success. This is an opportunity for an experienced Planning and Environmental or Public/Admin lawyer to build on an established and well known practice within the firm’s Regulatory department in a well-defined and operationally excellent structure.


Corporate & Property Solicitor (NQ - 2 PQE), Dublin
The role offers a mix of corporate work (including restructuring and some M&A) alongside property matters, acting for a strong base of longstanding, high-quality clients. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to continue building a dual practice. The firm is performing strongly in the Irish market and continues to win high-quality work, while maintaining a down-to-earth and supportive culture.

By Mia Barry April 1, 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 Mared Roberts April 1, 2026
We have exclusively partnered with a high-growth, private equity-backed fintech to appoint a General Counsel to lead across Europe and the UK. This is a rare opportunity to join a scaling payments business at a pivotal stage of growth. 
By Mia Barry April 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 April 1, 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.
By Malwina Kempa April 1, 2026
This role sits within a well-established team that works closely with the wider legal function, so the work is quite integrated and commercially focused. It is less about pure transactional filings and more about advising clients on governance, compliance, and best practice.
By Malwina Kempa April 1, 2026
A growing and ambitious Irish law firm is looking to hire a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join its Corporate team, with a strong focus on M&A and investment work. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, development, and long-term growth.
By Malwina Kempa April 1, 2026
The role offers a mix of corporate work (including restructuring and some M&A) alongside property matters, acting for a strong base of longstanding, high-quality clients. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to continue building a dual practice.
By Mared Roberts April 1, 2026
We are working with one of Ireland’s leading firms to recruit a Knowledge Management Lawyer for its renowned Technology Group. This role is ideal for a solicitor who enjoys high-level legal analysis, knowledge development and influencing how a market-leading practice operates.
By Mared Roberts April 1, 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 Mared Roberts April 1, 2026
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lawyer to join the in-house legal team of a growing global insurance organisation in Dublin. This is a highly visible, commercially focused role offering exposure to complex regulatory, corporate and commercial matters across Europe and the US, with genuine influence at senior management level. The role will involve: · Advising on insurance law and regulation across the Europe · Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (distribution, outsourcing, SLAs) · Supporting engagement with the CBI and other regulators · Involvement in M&A and cross-border transactions · Working closely with the wider international teams The ideal candidate: · Qualified lawyer with 3-6 years’ PQE along with expertise in insurance law (private practice and/or in-house) · Commercial, pragmatic and confident advising senior stakeholders · Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills This is a superb opportunity to step into a high-impact in-house role within an international insurance business offering breadth, responsibility and long-term career development. Interested applicants should contact Mared Roberts for more details or please send your CV in confidence to mroberts@keanemcdonald.com . Absolute discretion is assured.