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 8, 2026
We are working with a market-leading law firm to recruit an ambitious Finance Lawyer to join its highly regarded Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with a genuine interest in energy and infrastructure financing to work on some of the most significant projects in Ireland. The Team The Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources team is widely recognised as the leading practice in this sector in Ireland. The team advises on the largest and most complex financing transactions, combining deep sector expertise with a pragmatic, commercial approach. Its work spans offshore wind, electricity interconnectors, onshore wind and solar, datacentres, PPPs and digital infrastructure. The team advises clients across the full lifecycle of energy and infrastructure projects, including development, investment, financing and joint ventures, acting for international energy companies, financial institutions, private equity sponsors and government bodies. The Ideal Candidate You will have 4–6 years’ banking or finance experience, gained in a large or medium-sized corporate law firm. You will have strong technical expertise in facility agreements and intercreditor arrangements, be confident leading the drafting and negotiation of security and ancillary finance documents and be comfortable supervising and mentoring junior team members. What’s on Offer The firm offers a collaborative and supportive working environment, excellent career development, hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package. 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 Mia Barry May 8, 2026
This is an opportunity for a an experienced Panning or Public/Admin lawyer to build on an established and well known practice within the firm’s Regulatory department in a well-defined and operationally excellent structure.
By Mared Roberts May 8, 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 Mia Barry May 7, 2026
You will bring expertise in all things insurance, including regulation, advisory work and corporate transactional matters. You will be a trusted leader and offer sound and confident advise on client matters in the insurance and corporate sector.
By Malwina Kempa May 7, 2026
A busy and well-established general practice firm is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Legal Executive to join its growing team. This role would suit someone who is confident, hands-on and able to manage conveyancing matters independently from start to finish.
By Mia Barry May 7, 2026
The firm continues to grow and there is an opportunity now for an ambitious senior technology lawyer to come onboard and work closely with a friendly Partner to together continue to build on the practice. There is a straight career path ahead for this person with an ambition to make Partner in the near future.
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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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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

By Yvonne Kelly May 5, 2026
Keane McDonald is proud to support Darkness Into Light 2026 , a global movement uniting communities to promote hope, raise awareness, and support mental health and suicide prevention. Founded by Pieta in Dublin in 2009, this powerful initiative has grown to over 150,000 participants worldwide. Across Ireland, events will take place in key locations including Phoenix Park and Dublin City University, reflecting the movement’s strong national roots. Internationally, the event continues to expand, with Australia playing a key role through Pieta’s partnership with headspace. In Sydney, participants will gather at Bondi Beach, alongside events in Perth, Cronulla, Adelaide and Darwin. Taking place at 5:35 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026 , participants walk or run 5km from darkness into dawn—symbolising the journey from despair to hope. Supported by Electric Ireland, Darkness Into Light continues to spark conversation, strengthen communities, and shine a light on mental health. Join us in making a difference.
By Barbara Blask May 1, 2026
Step Into May with the Latest Legal Opportunities from Keane McDonald.
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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