Specialists in International Legal Recruitment

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

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

Insurance Litigation Associate / Senior Associate, Dublin

By Mia Barry • June 5, 2026

A well established international firm in Dublin is seeking an experienced Insurance Litigation Lawyer to join their growing Financial Lines Litigation Group. The firm is in an exciting growth phase and is enjoying a good energy environment. They also offer a genuine good work life balance.

Insolvency Associate/Senior Associate – large firm - Dublin

By Mia Barry • June 5, 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading firm with a growing Dublin practice. This is a newly created role as the practice is growing! You will advise on a varied client base on contentious and non-contentious insolvency and debt restructuring matters.

Employment Associate, International Firm, Dublin

By Mia Barry • June 5, 2026

A growing international firm in Dublin is seeking to welcome an employment lawyer to its expanding team. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious lawyer who would like to get involved with interesting and challenging employment work on an international platform

Pensions Senior Associate - International Firm - Dublin

By Mia Barry • June 5, 2026

A wonderful opportunity has become available with a stand out firm with expertise across all aspects of Pensions Law. This growing law firm with a long standing and highly reputable Pensions and Employment Practice both locally and internationally is looking to hire a Senior Associate to join their expert team.

Knowledge Management Lawyer – Technology – Dublin, Ireland

By Mared Roberts • June 3, 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technology Lawyer to join a market-leading international law firm as a Knowledge Management Lawyer within its highly regarded Tech Group.

Top Legal Opportunities for June 2026

By Barbara Blask • June 1, 2026

Discover June's Top Legal Opportunities with Keane McDonald

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

Our Services

Keane McDonald Insights

Top Legal Opportunities for June 2026

By Barbara Blask • June 1, 2026

Discover June's Top Legal Opportunities with Keane McDonald

2026 Irish Legal Salary Guide by Keane McDonald

By Yvonne Kelly • May 27, 2026

Keane McDonald’s 2026 Irish Legal Salary Guide is now available. Built on 21 years of market experience, it covers the latest salary benchmarks and hiring trends across Private Practice, In-house Legal and Company Secretarial roles.

Keane McDonald supports Darkness Into Light

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.