Specialists in International Legal Recruitment and Executive Search

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

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Specialists in Legal Recruitment and Executive Search

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. For a confidential query about our executive search service please reach out directly. We look forward to working with you.


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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

Corporate Lawyer – Dublin, Ireland

By Mared Roberts • November 10, 2026
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Associate to join a high profile Dublin team operating at the forefront of M&A, venture capital and corporate finance. This role is ideally suited to a commercially minded lawyer with 2–6 years’ PQE.

FS Regulatory Associate – Top Tier – Dublin

By Mia Barry • November 10, 2026
A top law firm with a difference is looking to hire an FS Regulatory Lawyer to join their growing FS Regulatory Practice. This is a highly resourced firm with a top tier financial services practice and a strong foothold in the fintech sector.

Technology Partner - Dublin

By Mia Barry • November 10, 2026
For a partner with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong reputation in the Irish technology market, this role offers the chance to build something distinctive with the full support of an internationally recognised firm.

Knowledge Management Lawyer – Technology – Dublin, Ireland

By Mared Roberts • November 10, 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. This award-winning team advises some of the world’s most innovative organisations across the full spectrum of technology law.

Senior Associate - Structured Finance - Dublin

By Mared Roberts • November 10, 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Structured Finance Senior Associate to join a leading international law firm with one of Ireland's premier Finance & Capital Markets practices.

Corporate Associate (2–3 PQE) - Ireland

By Mared Roberts • November 10, 2026
We are working closely with a leading Irish law firm as it continues to expand its highly regarded Corporate team. This firm advises a diverse client base - from start-ups and SMEs to established corporates and investment firms - on complex, business-critical transactions.
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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

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

Top Legal Opportunities for November 2026

By Keane McDonald Team • November 2, 2026
Top Legal Opportunities for November 2026

Legal Salary Guide - 2026 Australia

By Yvonne Kelly • September 1, 2026
The Australian Legal Market in 2026: What You Need to Know

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.
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