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;

Financial Regulation Counsel - Financial Services

Our client is a hugely successful financial services organisation with an established legal and regulatory team. Due to continued growth across

Senior Legal Counsel, Investment Management

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,

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

A leading full-service law firm in Dublin City seeks an exceptional Litigation Lawyer (5-8 years PQE) with outstanding advocacy skills to join its

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

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

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

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

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