Top Legal Opportunities for August 2026

Barbara Blask • August 4, 2026

Associate / Senior Associate – Antitrust & Competition | Ireland

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate to advise an impressive portfolio of domestic and international clients on a broad range of EU and Irish competition law matters. Working alongside market-leading partners, you'll manage sophisticated matters, draft strategic legal advice and regulatory submissions, support complex cross-border transactions and build trusted client relationships.

 

Employment Lawyer, Senior Associate – Dublin/Cork/Galway

The role will suit an employment lawyer around 4-7 PQE who prides themselves on the quality of their work. The right person will also have a commercial mindset and be keen on getting involved in business development and have an understanding of how a business is run and the importance of making connections.

 

Technology Lawyer – Ireland

This is a varied role with the opportunity to develop specialist expertise across Data Privacy, Cyber Security, Digital Regulation, AI and Commercial Technology, while working on complex cross-border projects within a genuinely collaborative wider European network. In this entrepreneurial environment, you will be encouraged to take ownership, build relationships and shape your own path.

 

Equity Partner – Corporate – International Firm – Dublin

The firm can offer you a stable corporate team, with top associates and excellent retention rates. They have a full service offering with established tax, banking, technology, real estate and employment partners who will work closely with you to ensure your practice can flourish and grow. They are keen to speak to a successful Corporate Partner with a following, and they can offer a very good package – including full equity.

 

Aviation Finance Associate, Leading International Law Firm - Ireland

This market-leading Aviation Finance team advises many of the world's largest aircraft lessors, airlines, financial institutions and investors on some of the most high-profile and complex cross-border aviation transactions in the market. This role offers exceptional exposure to sophisticated international transactions, early responsibility and genuine opportunities for career progression within a supportive, high-performing team.

 

Construction Associate, 2+ PQE, Dublin

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with an expert Partner in this space whilst having an international network to progress your career and to manage high-profile construction projects. The work is exciting and varied and you would provide both contentious and no-contentious advise on all aspects of high profile/complex construction matters. The workload is manageable and work life balance is genuinely very good.

 

Banking & Finance Associate - Global Law Firm, Dublin

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 practice covers real estate investment and development finance, fund finance, corporate debt, leveraged/acquisition finance, refinancings and restructurings.

 

Tax Associate, 3+ PQE, Dublin

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.

By Mared Roberts August 4, 2026
Are you an ambitious Competition Lawyer looking to work on some of the most complex and high-profile antitrust matters in the market? This is a chance to join a leading Irish law firm renowned for combining exceptional legal expertise with a collaborative culture.
By Mia Barry August 4, 2026
The firm can offer you a stable corporate team, with top associates and excellent retention rates. They have a full service offering with established tax, banking, technology, real estate and employment partners who will work closely with you to ensure your practice can flourish and grow.
By Mia Barry August 4, 2026
This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with an expert Partner in this space whilst having an international network to progress your career and to manage high-profile construction projects.
By Mared Roberts August 4, 2026
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Aviation Finance Lawyer to join one of Ireland's leading and internationally recognised legal practices.
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By Mia Barry August 4, 2026
If you have spent the last few years honing your skills as an employment lawyer and you want to continue spreading your wings but your firm is no longer giving you the space or support that you need then this is an opportunity worth exploring.
By Mared Roberts August 4, 2026
This is a varied role with the opportunity to develop specialist expertise across Data Privacy, Cyber Security, Digital Regulation, AI and Commercial Technology, while working on complex cross-border projects within a genuinely collaborative wider European network.
Tax Associate, 3+ PQE, Dublin
By Mia Barry August 4, 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 Mared Roberts August 4, 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 Yvonne Kelly August 4, 2026
Are you a Banking and Finance lawyer ready to work on deals that make headlines? About the role You'll act for top-tier lenders and sponsors on leveraged and other complex cross-border finance transactions, taking a hands-on role in deal execution, from day-to-day client and counterparty communication to coordinating the work of more junior team members. This is a genuine opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of the practice, reporting to Partner. Key responsibilities Acting for top-tier lenders and sponsors on leveraged and complex cross-border finance transactions Managing day-to-day deal communication with clients, counterparties and other stakeholders Contributing to the growth and development of the practice Coordinating the work of more junior team members About you Admitted to practice in Australia 4–7 years' PQE Broad banking and finance experience across acquisition finance, leveraged finance, and syndicated and bilateral facilities (secured and unsecured) Strong academic record with an analytical, intellectually curious approach Excellent written and verbal communication Calm under pressure, with strong time management across multiple deals Commercially aware, with a genuine client service focus A collaborative team player with strong judgment For inquiries, reach out to Yvonne Kelly: 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Absolute discretion is assured.
By Mia Barry July 31, 2026
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Construction team. You will advise a broad range of domestic and international clients on high-profile non-contentious construction matters, with opportunities to gain exposure to contentious construction work where appropriate.