Keane McDonald Best Legal Recruiter - Dublin
Sarah Byrne, Best in Ireland • October 19, 2022
Most recruitment firms present opportunities in related industries despite having a specialisation. Not Keane McDonald though—they’re the only recruiter on our list that strictly provides job listings in their specialisation, which is convenient for those in the legal field.
They categorise their listings into 3 parts: partner opportunities, private practice legal jobs, and in-house legal jobs.
While most opportunities are based in Dublin, they also have some openings in London, Sydney, and Melbourne—cities where they have offices.
Every month, Keane McDonald rounds up a list of new and available opportunities on their website. Otherwise, you can also request to join their LinkedIn Group for the latest vacancies in Dublin.
Sign-ups are not required, as you can simply use their quick-submission tool that only needs your name, email address, and CV. From there, a consultant will get in touch with you within a day or two.
Customer Reviews
Keane McDonald has built a strong reputation throughout the years as evidenced by these reviews:
“I worked with Mia on a senior appointment for my firm. Mia was excellent, sharp and managed the candidates and me excellently throughout the process. She was respectful of the candidate’s and very professional. I would recommend Mia to anyone.” —David Fitzgerald, Google Reviews
“Mared and Yvonne are fantastic to work with and very professional. Highly recommend them.” —Eoin McDonagh, Google Reviews
“Amazing company to work with, very professional people. Would recommend.” —Pebble Brands, Google Reviews
(Source: https://www.bestinireland.com/best-recruiters-dublin/)
About Keane McDonald
Keane McDonald is an international legal recruitment firm. We specialise in the recruitment of legal professionals for private practice clients and in-house legal departments located in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
Established in 2005, we have been working closely with top-tier, mid-tier and boutique law firms as well as leading domestic and international corporations, financial institutions and consulting firms.
- We source lawyers at all ranks from recently qualified up to Partner and Board level.
- We possess a wealth of experience and knowledge of the global legal recruitment sector which enables us to provide our clients and candidates with sound, in-depth and up-to-date advice.
- We recognise that the key to a successful engagement is a deep understanding of client and candidate needs. We invest considerable time in understanding our clients, their organisational culture and their specific requirements.
Clients and candidates alike are assured the utmost confidentiality and discretion when working with us.
For more information email us on info@keanemcdonald.com or contact one of our recruiters directly https://www.keanemcdonald.com/about#MeettheTeam by visiting our website.
Absolute discretion is assured.
Our client, a high-performing law firm with a supportive, down-to-earth culture, is looking for a Litigation and Insolvency Associate to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to do top-quality international work in a collaborative and friendly environment. The firm offers clear career progression, market-leading remuneration and the chance to make your mark from day one.
At Keane McDonald we have specialised in legal recruitment for the past 20 years, making us one of the most established legal search firms in the Dublin market. We have developed a deep knowledge of the private practice landscape and we have earned a reputation for being discreet. If you are a Partner and considering your options you may be interested in speaking with us. Our Commercial Director, Mia Barry, looks after Partner level hires at Keane McDonald. With over 20 years’ recruitment experience, she is a trusted leader in the market and has the connections and insights to offer a helping hand with your potential move, handled with utmost discretion. Mia can give you an overview of the market, an idea about remuneration structures and she has the experience to safely guide you through the process of interviews and business plans required to make the move. You will have nurtured your career carefully to this stage and a move now, weather you have recently made a Partner or is on Equity, is important and you will want all the necessary information to ensure you make the right decision. To arrange a discreet chat over the phone, or a coffee in person, please contact Mia Barry in strict confidence on +353 87 6021890 or mbarry@keanemcdonald.com . Absolute discretion is assured.
An exciting opportunity for a Litigation Associate has arisen with a leading international firm with a long established Dublin practice. This is a newly created role as the practice is growing! The firm enjoys a flat structure so you get proper access to Partners and it also enables you to fast track your career path.
An growing mid sized firm in Dublin is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join their growing Disputes Group which offers a genuine good work life balance. The full service firm has a long standing Disputes practice which service both domestic and international clients across most sectors including IT, aviation, insurance, retail, banking, financial and regulatory. You will work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary specialist teams on high value and business critical client projects. You will have a minimum of 5 years’ PQE in Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution from and you will thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment where you will work in a welcomeing team that is continuing to grow. With a strong Irish presence this firm has developed a market leading practice within an agile environment and very good work life balance. They are a fresh thinking firm and offer clear career paths and great remuneration packages. Interested applicants should contact Mia Barry in strict confidence on +353 87 6021890 or email mbarry@keanemcdonald.com . Absolute discretion is assured.
Our client is currently seeking an experienced e-Discovery Specialist who will focus on managing and processing electronic data for litigation and regulatory purposes, reporting to the e-Discovery Manager. Their dynamic and highly collaborative team, uses best-in-class and cutting-edge technologies. You will be responsible for managing large eDiscovery projects across EDRM lifecycle, as well as providing technical and consultancy support. You will be leading the implementation of RelativityOne and ensure compliance with industry best practice. Additionally, you will oversee developing of efficient workflows and deliver clear communication to clients and team members. The role also involves identifying and implementing new technologies and protocols to enhance services and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have: • 3 years’ experience and proven track record of delivering high-quality results, with proficiency in Relativity, Nuix or similar platforms, • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, • Strong technical skills, SQL, MS Office, programming experience in Python, JavaScript (optional), • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts, • A Self-starter mindset with outstanding time management, professionalism and flexibility If you want to learn more about this new opportunity contact Malwina Kempa in strict confidence on +353 87427 8751 or send your CV to mkempa@keanemcdonald.com .
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading insurance business that is seeking an additional Lawyer to join their legal team for a fixed term contract (12 months). The organisation has a reputation for investing in the growth and development of its people, having attracted a team of top talent from within the industry.
A growing international firm is looking to make a Partner level hire to join the Real Estate Practice. 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.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen with a successful top 10 firm who is hoping to continue to grow its Environment and Planning offering. They are seeking a solicitor with strong environmental, planning and infrastructure experience to join the successful team. The team provides integrated planning and environmental law advise around complicated matters across industries including local authorities, private developers, waste management companies and transport providers. The team is very well resourced and it collaborates with other departments in the firm to offer advice and solutions. The legal landscape in this area changes at a rapid pace so the practice work hard at being constantly ahead on emerging issues and seek a solicitor who has a genuine interest in this area of practice to join the firm. You will be a qualified solicitor with 3-5 years’ PQE in environmental law and/or surrounding areas of expertise. They will consider a Senior Associate level candidate also. You will give superb attention to detail at all times and have an ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team. Your aim is to provide first class pragmatic legal advices and solutions to your clients. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a friendly and professional environmental lawyer team in a great firm! Interested applicants should contact Mia Barry in strict confidence on +353 87 6021890 or send your CV to mbarry@keanemcdonald.com . Absolute discretion is assured. If you would like to keep up to date with the very latest Legal Jobs in Dublin click HERE
A fantastic opportunity has arisen with a growing, innovative and open minded full service firm in Dublin for a Corporate Partner to join their leadership team. The firm enjoys an international platform and has well established support across jurisdictions. In fact, collaboration with colleagues beyond Dublin is a key aspect of this role and the culture of the firm. They operate a relaxed and friendly business and support everyone from the ground up. This opportunity will suit a corporate lawyer with a proven track record from a reputable firm who is confident in their craft. It will suit someone with energy and drive and who is keen to have a seat at the table and take part in the strategic aspect of driving the firm’s success forward. You will be a qualified Solicitor in a common law jurisdiction and will have proven Corporate experience from a reputable law firm at Partner level. You will strive for excellence in all aspects of your profession. You will thrive in a team environment where everyone drives on to build client relationships and help to develop the firm in every way across all jurisdictions. This role involves leadership and mentoring others as part of making the working environment pleasant and continue to build a thriving practice. This opportunity comes with a very attractive package and the firm has a well-established agile working environment. Interested applicants should contact Mia Barry in strict confidence on +353 87 6021890 or send your CV to mbarry@keanemcdonald.com . Absolute discretion is assured.
A growing firm, with a difference, is looking to make a Partner level hire to build out their Banking Practice. This opportunity suits a Banking Partner with broad banking and finance experience who is looking for a chance to build a practice within a transparent and supportive environment on an excellent platform with international reach. The firm offers space to grow quickly and is keen to give support and autonomy to someone who wants to be in charge of their own success. You will get exposure to top level work and clients both domestically and internationally whilst building your practice. You will be a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 8+ years’ experience from a leading private practice firm and have a broad banking and finance background. You will have an in depth understanding of the financial services landscape locally and globally, and the role will suit someone who likes working as part of a close team and coaching others to ensure the practice continue to enjoy a great working atmosphere. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Banking Partner to join and enjoy a great working environment. The firm offers generous and transparent rewards. Interested applicants should contact Mia Barry in strict confidence on +353 87 6021890 or email mbarry@keanemcdonald.com . Absolute discretion is assured.
