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 Malwina Kempa April 22, 2025
Our client, a high-performing law firm with a supportive, down-to-earth culture, is looking for a Litigation and Insolvency Associate to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to do top-quality international work in a collaborative and friendly environment. The firm offers clear career progression, market-leading remuneration and the chance to make your mark from day one.
By Mia Barry April 17, 2025
At Keane McDonald we have specialised in legal recruitment for the past 20 years, making us one of the most established legal search firms in the Dublin market. We have developed a deep knowledge of the private practice landscape and we have earned a reputation for being discreet. 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. Mia can give you an overview of the market, an idea about remuneration structures and she has the experience to safely guide you through the process of interviews and business plans required to make the move. You will have nurtured your career carefully to this stage and a move now, weather you have recently made a Partner or is on Equity, is important and you will want all the necessary information to ensure you make the right decision. To arrange a discreet chat over the phone, or a coffee in person, please contact Mia Barry in strict confidence on +353 87 6021890 or mbarry@keanemcdonald.com . Absolute discretion is assured.
By Mia Barry April 16, 2025
An exciting opportunity for a Litigation Associate has arisen with a leading international firm with a long established Dublin practice. This is a newly created role as the practice is growing! The firm enjoys a flat structure so you get proper access to Partners and it also enables you to fast track your career path.
By Mia Barry April 14, 2025
An growing mid sized firm in Dublin is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join their growing Disputes Group which offers a genuine good work life balance. The full service firm has a long standing Disputes practice which service both domestic and international clients across most sectors including IT, aviation, insurance, retail, banking, financial and regulatory. You will work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary specialist teams on high value and business critical client projects. You will have a minimum of 5 years’ PQE in Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution from and you will thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment where you will work in a welcomeing team that is continuing to grow. With a strong Irish presence this firm has developed a market leading practice within an agile environment and very good work life balance. They are a fresh thinking firm and offer clear career paths and great remuneration packages. 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 April 14, 2025
Our client is currently seeking an experienced e-Discovery Specialist who will focus on managing and processing electronic data for litigation and regulatory purposes, reporting to the e-Discovery Manager. Their dynamic and highly collaborative team, uses best-in-class and cutting-edge technologies. You will be responsible for managing large eDiscovery projects across EDRM lifecycle, as well as providing technical and consultancy support. You will be leading the implementation of RelativityOne and ensure compliance with industry best practice. Additionally, you will oversee developing of efficient workflows and deliver clear communication to clients and team members. The role also involves identifying and implementing new technologies and protocols to enhance services and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have: • 3 years’ experience and proven track record of delivering high-quality results, with proficiency in Relativity, Nuix or similar platforms, • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, • Strong technical skills, SQL, MS Office, programming experience in Python, JavaScript (optional), • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts, • A Self-starter mindset with outstanding time management, professionalism and flexibility If you want to learn more about this new opportunity contact Malwina Kempa in strict confidence on +353 87427 8751 or send your CV to mkempa@keanemcdonald.com .
By Mared Robers April 14, 2025
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading insurance business that is seeking an additional Lawyer to join their legal team for a fixed term contract (12 months). The organisation has a reputation for investing in the growth and development of its people, having attracted a team of top talent from within the industry.
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We offer unparalleled career opportunities with a proven track record, as well as for commercially experienced individuals

Law Firm HR Consulting

We offer specialist outsourced law firm HR Consulting services and in-house legal team advice and restructuring

Lawyer Resource Centre

Download our ready-made legal CV and access information for your job search

In-House Counsel

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Where We Recruit

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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.

Why Choose Us?
✓ Trust ✓ Expertise
✓ Accuracy ✓ Experience
✓ Confidentiality ✓ Professional
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Keane McDonald Insights

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By Barbara Blask March 27, 2025
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By Barbara Blask February 21, 2025
For access to our comprehensive guide on how to ensure you have the best job interview, please contact Barbara Blask via email at bblask@keanemcdonald.com Absolute discretion and confidentiality is assured.
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