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 25, 2025
Our client is looking for a go-getter that would be keen to join a leading and trusted team in their growing Melbourne office. They work with a diverse client base consisting of large and mid-sized corporates, insurers, government departments, and statutory authorities. This is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level within a dynamic and supportive team. The Ideal Candidate: You will have a minimum of 5 years’ post-admission experience in workplace relations, employment law, or safety. You have solid experience and enthusiasm for running contentious and non-contentious matters, including advocacy, advisory, and investigation work You enjoy advising on strategic and operational matters relating to employment, industrial relations, and WHS law You are keen to contribute to the growth of the practice through thought leadership, relationship development, and mentorship  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 25, 2025
Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Property Lawyer to join their team. The ideal candidate: You have 4+ years PQE. You enjoy collaborating closely with senior lawyers and enjoy mentoring younger lawyers. You have strong experience in property development and commercial transactions, including end-to-end commercial, retail, industrial and residential property transactions. You enjoy advising on practical and strategic matters relating to acquisitions, disposals, developments, and bulk lot sales. You have a proactive mindset and a genuine interest in contributing to the continued growth of the practice, including client relationship management and business development. For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Ab s olute discretion is assured.
By Mared Roberts August 20, 2025
We are working with a leading professional services organisation seeking an Employee Relations & Investigations Associate to join its Dublin team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile assignments within a respected group in Ireland, while also being part of a global business.
By Yvonne Kelly August 19, 2025
If you are seeking a challenge to work on complex, high-profile disputes on a range of matters, this might the career leap you are looking for. The Ideal Candidate: You have 4+ year PQE You are client-focused, proactive individual with astute business intelligence. You enjoy working in a collaborative environment; a supportive, high-performing team that values mentorship and growth You enjoy managing complex, high-profile disputes and regulatory matters involving major financial institutions, large corporates, government bodies, and private enterprises. This opportunity will provide you with scope to get in-depth experience on: Contractual and corporate/transactional disputes Property and real estate litigation Regulatory investigations and enforcement matters Strategic advice on dispute avoidance and risk management For more information, please contact Yvonne Kelly in strict confidence 📞: +61 405216810 ✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com Ab s olute discretion is assured. 
By Mia Barry August 18, 2025
A major international firm in Dublin is seeking to hire an outstanding tax lawyer to join their global Tax Group. 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.
By Mia Barry August 18, 2025
An exciting new opportunity for a Tax Associate has opened with a well-established international law firm in Dublin. The firm has a growing tax practice that advises domestic and international corporations, asset mana
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We offer unparalleled career opportunities with a proven track record, as well as for commercially experienced individuals

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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

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 Barbara Blask June 4, 2025
2025 Irish Legal Salary Guide by Keane McDonald
By Yvonne Kelly May 12, 2025
Keane McDonald supported the Pieta Darkness into Light event on Saturday, 10 May 2025 in Dublin and Sydney. The Pieta Darkness Into Light was created by Pieta in 2009 as a symbol of hope, as communities all over the world come together to support mental health and prevent suicide, as participants walk or run from dusk into dawn to symbolise the journey from darkness to light.  Pieta has partnered with headspace as the Australian beneficiary to raise funds for youth mental health.
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