Sarah Kelly

Partner
Legal & HR | Executive

Sarah Kelly has over 17 years’ experience recruiting Partners, Associates, General Counsel and HR Directors for leading international and Irish law firms, asset managers, fund administrators, insurance, banking and aviation leasing organisations.

Sarah is the Partner responsible for running our Legal & HR recruitment practice at The Panel. Sarah joined The Panel in 2004 and has headed up this division since 2006.

Sarah has over 17 years’ experience recruiting Partners, Associates, General Counsel and HR Directors for leading international and Irish law firms, asset managers, fund administrators, insurance, banking and aviation leasing organisations. In addition, she manages senior assignments for leading technology and pharmaceutical organisations. She is highly networked in the legal and HR market.

Sarah is the Dublin Partner for the CLO Network, a global community of Chief Legal Officers.

Sarah is a member of 100 Women in Finance  and was actively involved in setting up the Dublin location.  She has spoken at the GAIM OPS conference in Dublin on the recruitment and retention of financial services talent and at the 100Women in Finance NextGen career event.

She is an active member of the Irish Management Institute and has participated in their Corporate Mentoring Programme. In addition, Sarah has completed the American Chamber of Commerce Peer Learning and Mentoring Programme in 2020.

Fun fact: Sarah has sailed across the Atlantic Ocean!!!

I am currently recruiting for the following positions;

Employment Law Partner - Mid-Tier Law Firm

Employment Law Partner – Leading Irish Law Firm Are you a seasoned Employment Law Partner seeking a new challenge with a prestigious Irish law

Employment Lawyer - Boutique Law Firm - Hybrid working

*Dec 24/Jan 25* Our client runs a very successful boutique employment law firm, managing clients across multiple sectors. Dublin 2 location. Hybrid

Commercial Property Solicitor - Mid-Tier Firm

Our client is a leading Irish law firm with a high profile and long established client base. They are now keen to recruit an additional Commercial

Legal Counsel & DP Regulatory Compliance - Investment Manager

Our client is a global investment management company based in Dublin 2. They are now keen to hire a Legal Counsel & DP Regulatory Compliance

Senior Manager, Company Secretary (Not-for-profit) - 4 or 5 days per week

Our client is a high profile not-for-profit organisation based in Dublin 2. They offer a great working environment, including excellent work/life

Litigation Lawyer (strong advocacy skills) - Barrister/Solicitor

Our client is a leading full service law firm based in Dublin city. They act for both public and private sector clients across a wide range of

Trusts Manager (experienced legal professional)

Our client is a large Irish charity based in Dublin 6 (close to the Luas and the city centre). They are responsible for managing a significant number

Senior Lawyer - Residential & Commercial Property

Our client is a highly successful boutique law firm that punches above its weight in terms of value and quality of client work. The firm: The firm's

Commercial Counsel - Global Fintech

Our client is a global technology organisation that has been operating in the Irish market for over 15 years. They have an established legal team in

Banking/Capital Market Lawyers - fully remote option - International Firm

*Remote working opportunity with law global firm* Capital Markets/Finance/Banking Team Our client is a global law firm with a long-established

Private Equity/Funds Formation Lawyer - Dublin or London

Our client is a leading Investment Fund Manager with an established office in Dublin. While the legal team is spread across a couple of locations,

Transaction Manager (SPV Deals) - Global Business

Our client employs close to 50 people in Dublin and is part of a larger, global business. The Dublin operation has exciting expansion plans and they

Regulatory Counsel - Financial Services

Newly registered opportunity - August 24 - Regulatory Counsel Our client is a hugely successful financial services organisation with an established

Legal Advisor, Financial Services (1-2 year PQE)

Our client is a global financial services entity based in Dublin. An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a Legal & Compliance Advisor to join

Senior Legal Counsel, Insurance Organisation

Our client is a leading player in the insurance industry. They operate out of a central Dublin location and offer hybrid working. Due to ongoing

Employment Law Associate - International Law Firm

Employment Law Associate - International Law Firm Our client is a global law firm based in Dublin. The Employment Law team is now recruiting for an

Senior Derivatives Lawyer - Global Organisation

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Derivatives Lawyer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global financial

Legal Counsel - AVP - Global Aircraft Leasing Organisation

Legal Counsel - Commercial Negotiation – Aviation Leasing Our client is a global player in the aviation leasing industry. Due to ongoing growth

Partner - Technology & Data, International Law Firm

*Technology & Data Practice, Partner, International Law Firm* Our client is an international law firm with a significant presence in Dublin. They are

International Law Firm - Senior Associate, Corporate Law

Our client is a global firm with an established presence in Dublin. They now have an opportunity for a Senior Associate, Corporate Lawyer to join the

Funds Lawyer - International Law Firm

Our client is a highly regarded law firm with a significant Asset Management Department. Working with many of the leading investment managers, they

Plc HQ Opportunity - Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial Associate

Out client a global Plc listed on the NASDAQ and head quartered in Ireland. They have an established Corporate Governance and Company Secretarial

In-House Counsel - International Investment Manager

Our client is a leading, global investment manager based in Dublin. Their legal team in Dublin has been established for a number of years and works

Company Secretary & (Senior) Legal Counsel - PLC

Our client is a successful Plc organisation with a significant global presence. The business has a large, established company secretarial team and a

Associate Director, Investment Funds Lawyer

*Exclusive Assignment* Associate Director, Investment Funds Lawyer Our client is a significant player in the investment funds industry. They operate

Commercial Counsel - West Dublin - excellent flexibility

Our client is a global organisation operating in the UK, US and Ireland. They employ c. 30 people in Dublin (but 1000+ worldwide). The Deputy GC is

Partner - Employment Law

Our client is a leading Irish law firm with a high profile and significant corporate client base. They have been established in the Dublin market for

Tax Associate, International Firm

Our client is an international law firm based in Dublin city. They are now keen to hire an additional Tax Associate to their established Tax

Corporate Associate - Mid-Tier Law Firm

Our client is a leading mid-tier law firm based in Dublin. They have a very established and highly regarded corporate department. Their clients