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 Mared Roberts May 1, 2026
A leading Irish law firm is seeking a solicitor or barrister with 1–4 years’ experience to join its top-ranked EU, Competition & Procurement team. Highly regarded across Ireland and Northern Ireland, the group advises on major national and international matters, while also handling critical smaller mandates. The team works closely with both public and private sector clients and collaborates seamlessly with lawyers, economists and advisors across multiple jurisdictions. The practice covers a broad range of specialist areas, including Competition Law, Merger Control, Public Procurement, FDI Screening, State Aid, Compliance/Regulatory, alongside expertise in cross-border issues, regulation and communications. The firm is uniquely positioned in the Irish market with an exceptional domestic and international client base, deep multi-jurisdictional experience and market-leading partners. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical and analytical skills, excellent drafting capability and a proven ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing team. The role requires a proactive lawyer with a genuine interest in EU, competition and procurement law, along with the confidence to engage effectively with colleagues and clients. This is a standout opportunity to build specialist expertise within one of Ireland’s most respected and dynamic regulatory practices. 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 Mared Roberts May 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 May 1, 2026
The firm is growing across most of their practice areas and Real Estate plays an integral part of their growth strategy. They operate at international level and have an impressive and lucrative network.
By Malwina Kempa May 1, 2026
You will join a highly regarded Healthcare & Life Sciences team, advising Irish and international clients on a broad range of regulatory, compliance, and product liability matters across sectors including pharma, MedTech, and food/cosmetics.
By Malwina Kempa May 1, 2026
This is a standout opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of investment funds work within a smaller, high-performing team structure. The firm offers a flat hierarchy, excellent quality work, and strong career development in a truly global environment.
By Mared Roberts May 1, 2026
An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join a leading global law firm with a strong international footprint across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the US. The firm is known for its commitment to offering a dynamic environment for ambitious lawyers who are seeking international exposure and career growth.
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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

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In-House Counsel

Stay on top of the regulations that affect your business. 

Where We Recruit

Stay on top of the regulations that affect your business. 

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 May 1, 2026
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By Yvonne Kelly April 29, 2026
This inspiring event symbolises hope, as communities all over the world come together to support mental health and prevent suicide.
By Yvonne Kelly December 5, 2025
Keane McDonald enjoyed the most fabulous evening on 27 November at The Merrion Hotel, Dublin to celebrate 20 years in business. Thank you to Michaella McMahon of The Jack and Jill Children's Foundation who joined us to discuss the incredible work they do for the families of children with severe cognitive delay. Claire Corbett of Right Point Global shared valuable insights with our guests on the importance of the human element in the work place. Thank you to our clients, families, friends and of course the whole team at Keane McDonald for making it a truly memorable evening. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
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