Sarah is a Partner at The Panel where she heads up the legal recruitment practice.
Sarah has worked in the recruitment industry for over 20 years’ and has significant experience recruiting Partners, Associates & Senior In-House Counsel for leading Irish and international law firms, investment managers, banking, insurance and global leasing organisations. In addition, she manages exclusive and retained assignments for global technology, pharmaceutical, retail and FMCG organisations.
Sarah is the Dublin Partner for the Winmark CLO Network. In this role, she has organised a number of in-person workshops and educational events for Chief Legal Officers in Dublin.
Sarah is a member of 100 Women in Finance and was actively involved in setting up the Dublin location.
She has spoken on panels including at the ‘Law Society’s Annual Conference’ on talent in the legal sector, the GAIM OPS conference in Dublin on the recruitment & retention of financial services talent. Sarah has also been honoured to present at the 100Women in Finance NextGen career event, the Law Society’s Young Members Series and at the Winmark CLO Network ‘Stepping up to GC Level’ event.
Sarah has completed both the Corporate Mentoring Programme at the IMI and the American Chamber of Commerce Peer Learning and Mentoring Programme.
In 2024 she completed the ‘Behavioural Science at Work’ course, moderated by Dr. Diane Pelly.
She is a Fellow of the Employment and Recruitment Federation (ERF).
Sarah holds a BA in French and Sociology from University College Dublin, and a Diploma in Sales and Marketing from Dublin Institute of Technology.
Roles Sarah recruits for include:
Partners for Irish and International Law Firms, General Counsel, Head of Legal, Legal Directors, Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracts Lawyers, Employment Lawyers, Investment Management Lawyers, Insurance Lawyers, Construction Lawyers, Technology Lawyers, Aircraft Leasing Lawyers, Privacy Counsel, and Head of Company Secretarial.
Fun fact: Sarah has sailed across the Atlantic Ocean!!!
I am currently recruiting for the following positions;
Legal Counsel - Financial Services
Our client is a global financial services organisation (investment funds) based in Dublin 2. They have a large legal team divided into three sub
Associate, Commercial Litigation
Our client is keen to talk to qualified solicitors for a Commercial Litigation Associate position. This role will suit candidates with 1-4 years PQE.
Aircraft Leasing Lawyer - Global Lessor - LONDON
London-based opportunity for an Aircraft Leasing Lawyer Our client, a leading global aircraft leasing organisation based in London , is expanding its
Construction Associate - Top Tier Law Firm
Construction Law Associate (2-5 years PQE) Our client, a top tier law firm, is seeking a talented Construction Law Associate with 2-5 years of
Senior Legal Counsel - Financial Services
Senior Legal Counsel - Financial Services Key points: This role will suit a Senior Lawyer who can work across our client's payments business
Global Head of Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceuticals
Global Head of Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceuticals Key points: Our client is keen to speak with senior regulatory affairs professionals with strong
Real Estate, Senior Associate
*Real Estate, Senior Associate** An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Real Estate, Senior Associate to join a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Company Secretary (manager level) - Insurance
Newly registered: February 2025 Our client is a global insurance based in Dublin 2. They offer excellent working conditions as well has hybrid
Knowledge Lawyer - Top Tier Law Firm
Our client is a prestigious full-service law firm based in Dublin city. They are now seeking a highly motivated and experienced Knowledge Lawyer to
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
Our client runs a very successful boutique employment law firm, managing clients across multiple sectors. Dublin 2 location. Hybrid working. They are
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
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
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