Keane McDonald Sydney Event
June 20, 2018
Legal Opportunities in the Irish and Australian Market
Keane McDonald will be in Sydney from the 25th of June to the 29th of June 2018, to discuss Legal Opportunities in the Irish Legal Market and also in the Australian Legal Market.
If you would like to make an appointment , please contact Yvonne Kelly on +353 87 682 4591 or email ykelly@keanemcdonald.com

A leading global law firm is seeking a motivated Construction & Engineering Associate (0–3 PQE) to join its expanding Dublin team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on major construction, energy, infrastructure, and development projects — both contentious and non-contentious — alongside some of the most respected

This is an exciting senior role for a transactional lawyer who wants to step away from traditional fee-earning and move into the heart of legal innovation. Working within a major international firm, the Senior Innovation Lawyer will help redesign how legal work is delivered—using technology, GenAI and smarter processes to transform efficiency, quality and client experience across a key Practice Group. You will collaborate directly with partners and deal teams to understand how matters are run, identify opportunities for improvement and implement tech-enabled solutions such as document automation, contract review tools and AI-driven drafting platforms. You will also create practical assets such as clause libraries, workflow maps, playbooks and prompt libraries to support consistent, streamlined service delivery. A major part of the role involves change leadership—supporting fee-earners in adopting new tools, running pilots, providing training and embedding best practice into everyday workflows. You will also ensure that all innovation projects align with strategy, client expectations and responsible AI guidelines. Ideal candidates will be qualified lawyers (typically at least 4-5 years’ PQE) with solid transactional experience and a genuine interest in technology and process improvement. You will need strong stakeholder skills, the ability to analyse complex workflows and the confidence to influence senior lawyers. This is a standout opportunity for someone who wants to combine legal expertise with innovation and play a key role in shaping how the firm delivers legal services in the GenAI era. 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.

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.

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.








