Specialists in International Legal Recruitment

We'll handle all your legal and compliance appointments. We endeavor to deliver a first class solution always.

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Specialists in International Legal Recruitment


Keane McDonald is an international executive recruitment firm, focusing on legal and compliance appointments. We specialise in the recruitment of legal and compliance professionals, for private practice clients and in-house legal departments, located in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source lawyers at all ranks from recently qualified up to Partner and Board level. With our bespoke approach to each client and candidate, we endeavour to deliver a first class solution always.


For further information on legal and compliance jobs please visit our opportunities page.


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Strategic Legal Recruitment

Partner Recruitment

Expert Legal Recruitment Solutions

We take a targeted and strategic approach to partner and senior legal recruitment, ensuring law firms secure top-tier legal professionals who align with their business vision.

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Tailored Career Development

Candidate Services

Partnering with Legal Professionals to Find the Right Opportunity

At Keane McDonald, we take a personalised approach to career development, helping lawyers at all levels secure roles that align with their skills, values, and aspirations.

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High-Performing Legal Talent 

Client Services

Build High-Performing Legal Teams

At Keane McDonald, we specialise in legal talent acquisition, ensuring that law firms and corporations attract high-performing professionals who bring expertise, innovation, and leadership. 

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Legal Salary Insights

Salary Survey

Legal Sector Salary Trends

Our Legal Salary Survey provides exclusive insights into salary trends, compensation structures, and market conditions for lawyers and legal professionals in Ireland and Australia.

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Empowering Careers

Ennovy Solutions

Recruitment Services & Career Consulting 

Ennovy Solutions is the recruitment and career consulting division of Keane McDonald, offering tailored business support solutions, executive search, and career coaching.

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Keane McDonald Legal Jobs

By Yvonne Kelly August 6, 2025
Are you a driven Family Lawyer ready to take your career to the next level? Our client is looking for a talented Senior Associate (3–5 years PAE) that values excellence, empathy, and teamwork. The ideal candidate You have 3–5 years PAE in Family Law from a reputable firm You have demonstrated experience managing a full family law caseload You have high emotional intelligence, empathy and professionalism in sensitive matters You are organised, self-driven, and a strong team player In this role you will be working together with a well versed team across all aspects of family law matters, including: Complex parenting disputes (relocation, recovery, family violence) High-net-worth property settlements (trusts, businesses, assets) Binding Financial Agreements and Consent Orders Divorce and spousal maintenance Child support agreements Contact us, if you are looking for a law firm with a warm, inclusive culture and a strong commitment to mentoring, ethics, and excellence. For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Ab s olute discretion is assured. 
By Yvonne Kelly August 6, 2025
If you’re looking for a nurturing team environment where your growth is supported and your contributions are valued, this is the role for you. Our client is looking for a Family Law Associate with 1–3 years post-admission experience. The ideal candidate You have 1–3 years PAE in Family Law You are client-focused with excellent verbal and written communication You have high emotional intelligence and a calm, empathetic manner Able to manage deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment. You are organised, self-driven, and a strong team player You will gain hands-on experience across a broad range of family law matters, including: Parenting and custody disputes Property settlements and financial agreements Divorce and separation Domestic and family violence issues Contact us, if you are looking for a law firm with a supportive, tight-knit team that values kindness and collaboration.  For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Ab s olute discretion is assured.
By Yvonne Kelly August 4, 2025
Our client, an award winning independent Australian Law firm has an exciting career opportunity for a Corporate Lawyer to join their Corporate team in Brisbane. This is a fantastic career development opportunity with a firm that is future-focused, commercial and creative. The Role: You will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of high quality matters, including; unregulated mergers and acquisitions, acquisitions of mining and resources assets, drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, due diligence, joint ventures, drafting and reviewing commercial agreements You will act for clients from various industries including; mining and resources, renewable energy, food and agribusiness, health and professional services. The Person: 3-4 years PQE with experience in Corporate law and looking to progress to Senior Associate. You will have strong drafting skills coupled with a genuine interest in pursuing your career in the area. You are also passionate about delivering excellent client service. Benefits: This firm offers highly competitive remuneration, career development opportunities and access to outstanding employee benefits. Interested applicants should contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence on +61 405 216 810 or send your CV to ykelly@keanemcdonald.com . Absolute discretion is assured.
By Yvonne Kelly August 4, 2025
This Top tier corporate and commercial Law firm is looking for an Associate / Senior Associate to join their Employment and Safety team. This role involves managing employment and safety risks.
By Yvonne Kelly August 4, 2025
Are you a well-rounded lawyer who thrives on variety, direct client interaction, and meaningful legal work across multiple areas of law? We are looking for a capable and confident practitioner to join a small but dynamic team at a diverse general practice. The Ideal Candidate: You will have 1 – 5 years’ PQE across a wide range of matters You will have experience in one of the following areas: civil litigation, estate planning and administration, family law, property transactions (including leasing), and general advisory work. While comprehensive experience across all areas is not essential, familiarity with one or more of these areas is desirable. You’re a lateral thinker with a passion for practical legal work and a desire to build meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues alike. You have a positive, cheerful attitude and a genuine interest in people and problem-solving. You have a strong work ethic and a commitment to contributing to a supportive, team-oriented environment. Key Responsibilities Manage broad-ranging litigation matters with autonomy Draft legal documents including briefs to counsel, court documents, and client advice Attend court appearances and conferences with clients and counsel Handle estate planning, probate, and administration matters Conduct property transactions including sales, purchases, and leases Support general legal matters as they arise across a varied client base This job will allow you the following opportunities: A varied and interesting practice with direct client exposure A collaborative and collegial small-firm culture Real work/life balance and flexibility The chance to grow your skills and develop in areas that interest you An environment where your initiative and ideas are valued For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Ab s olute discretion is assured.
By Yvonne Kelly August 4, 2025
Our client is looking for a Commercial Litigation Lawyer or Associate to join their team.  The ideal candidate: You have 1 – 4 years PQE in commercial law and litigation. You are commercially astute and able to pragmatically anticipate legal outcomes and dynamics. You are meticulous and your attention to detail when preparing evidence, court documents and client advice is comprehensive and carefully considered. You will work across a broad range of commercial, shareholder and franchise contentious matters, and construction litigation and dispute resolution spanning major corporates and insolvency specialists to family-run enterprises. If you like working in a workplace where collaboration and support are core values, and authenticity thrives, we would like to hear from you. For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Ab s olute discretion is assured.
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About us

Our professionals will handle your entire recruitment process, including legal and compliance professionals, for private practice clients and in-house legal departments

Trust is the foundation of great service

We are an International executive recruitment firm, focusing on legal and compliance appointments. We specialise in the recruitment of legal and compliance professionals, for private practice clients and in-house legal departments, located in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. We source lawyers at all ranks from recently qualified up to Partner and Board level. With our bespoke approach to each client and candidate, we endeavour to deliver a first class solution always.

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✓ Trust ✓ Expertise
✓ Accuracy ✓ Experience
✓ Confidentiality ✓ Professional
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Keane McDonald Insights

By Barbara Blask July 31, 2025
Business Development Manager, Dublin This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in business development and marketing within professional services who’s ready to take ownership of a high-profile practice area. Technology Of Counsel/Partner – Dublin Their technology practice is doing very well and is busy so they would now like to speak with senior candidates with legal technology expertise. This opportunity would suit a senior associate/of counsel or an already established partner who is looking for a better platform and autonomy. You do not need to bring a portfolio, although a contact network is expected at partner level. Partner Real Estate – Dublin The firm is seeking a senior Partner (and potential team) who can lead and continue to develop the Real Estate practice further. This opportunity suits a Partner who is looking for a transparent and supportive environment on an excellent platform with international reach. Paralegal - international law firm, Dublin We are looking for a motivated Paralegal to support a busy, fast paced legal practice in Dublin. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a high-performing team where your ideas and initiative really matter. This role offers hybrid working, access to a global learning platform, an inclusive and supportive culture with regular social events, excellent benefits. Tax Associate, International Firm, Dublin 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. The Tax Group assist clients across a wide range of transactions and structure deals across private equity to corporate acquisitions and disposals. The firm has an impressive team of lawyers who are highly regarded in the market for their expertise and integrity. Legal Counsel – Corporate/Commercial - Dublin, Ireland We are working closely with a leading business in Ireland that is looking to appoint an experienced and commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its high-performing team in Dublin. This is a great opportunity to work within a well-regarded company in a varied role, supporting strategic and operational areas of the business. Senior Associate – Commercial, Data Protection & Digital Regulation, Dublin 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. Employment Lawyer/Partner – Dublin The firm has a long standing and highly reputable Employment Practice and they are seeking an experienced employment lawyer to work closely with the Head of the Practice. This opportunity will suit a Senior Associate keen to get a clear path to partnership or a Partner who is looking for space and autonomy. Asset Finance Lawyer – Dublin 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. Tax Partner – International Firm – Dublin 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. Competition and Regulation Lawyers – Ireland 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 advise a mix of international and domestic clients on areas such as merger control, foreign direct investment screening, antitrust investigations, public procurement and regulation across a wide range of industries including telecoms, energy, transport and media.
By Yvonne Kelly June 27, 2025
The 2025 Australian Legal Salary Guide from Keane McDonald offers an in-depth overview of the latest trends and salary benchmarks across various legal sectors in the Irish market.
By Barbara Blask June 4, 2025
2025 Irish Legal Salary Guide by Keane McDonald
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