Sarah Kelly

Partner
Legal & HR | Executive

Sarah Kelly, Partner Legal & HR | Executive

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;

Commercial Counsel - 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

Funds Lawyer - Senior Associate / Of Counsel

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

Executive Director - Head of Company Secretarial

Our client is a global banking organisation based in Dublin. They are now keen to speak with Senior Company Secretarial professionals who are

NQ Solicitor – Alternative Career Option   

NQ Solicitor – Alternative Career Option Our client is a global insurance organisation based in Dublin. They are now interested in speaking with

Assistant Legal Counsel - 0-3 year pqe

Our client is based in South Dublin and operate in the pharmaceuticals sector. The GC is keen to recruit a Legal Counsel who will support them on a

Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate/Commercial)

Our client operates a global business out of Dublin. Their established legal team is now ready to hire an additional Lawyer who will support the

Financial Services Regulatory Lawyer - Investments Firm

Our client is a global financial services organisation operating in the investment funds space. They employ over 150 people in the UK and over 1200

Legal Counsel - Fintech (Leinster or Munster)

Our client is a successful fintech organization with an established legal team made-up of 6 members. Due to growth across the business, the GC is now

Head of Governance (Company Secretariat) - Financial Services

Our client is a high profile PLC with an established and well resourced Group Secretary Office. They are now looking to hire an experienced Head of

Deputy Company Secretary - Financial Services

Our client is a high profile PLC with an established and well resourced Company Secretarial team. They are now looking to hire an experienced Deputy

Aviation Leasing Associate - International Firm

Our client is an international law firm based in Dublin city. They are now keen to hire an additional Associate for a role within their Aviation

Real Estate Associate - 1-3 year pqe - International Firm

Our client is an established international firm based in Dublin city. They are keen to hire an additional Commercial Property Associate to their Real

Head of HR - Irish Organisation

Our client is a leading Irish organisation employing over 2,000 people in a number of locations. They lead the market in their sector and are proud

Legal Counsel - Plc Organisation

Our client is a successful Plc group with a presence in Ireland, the UK and a number of other locations. The group employs over 2000 people. Due to

Energy Lawyer - Associate

Our client is a leading firm with a highly regarded, successful Energy Department. They are currently hiring for an additional Energy Lawyer with 2

Construction Solicitor - Associate

Our client is a leading firm with a highly regarded, successful Construction, Infrastructure and Energy Department. They are currently hiring for an

Legal Counsel - Investment Manager

Our client is a global Investment Manager operating a legal team out of Dublin and London. Due to the ongoing growth of the Dublin office, they are

Partnership potential - Senior Litigator

Our client is a small but long-established law firm with a successful litigation practice. The employ 10 people and are keen to add an additional

Litigation Solicitor / Senior Solicitor - Small Firm

Our client is a small but long-established law firm with a successful litigation practice. The employ 10 people and are keen to add an additional

Real Estate Associate - Top Tier Law Firm

Our client, a top tier law firm, is recruiting for an additional team member to join their established Real Estate Department (one of the largest in

Associate Solicitors - International Law Firm - London

Our client is an international law firm with a significant presence in the UK. They are currently hiring for their London office and are interested

Legal Counsel - Funds - Product Team

Our client is a global investment manager with a significant presence in Ireland. They are now keen to hire an additional Legal Counsel to the

Litigation Associate - Leading Law Firm

Our client is a leading commercial law firm. Their large and established Dispute Resolution team are now keen to hire an additional solicitor to the

Corporate PSL - Part Time Option

Corporate PSL – Large Law Firm Part-Time Option Our client, a large commercial law firm, is recruiting for a Corporate PSL. The successful

Senior Associate - Corporate (fast-track to Partnership)

Our client is a highly regarded domestic Irish law firm with a significant flow of corporate work. They are interested in talking to experienced

Legal Counsel - 3 days p/w (Financial Services)

Legal Counsel - 3 days per week Our client is a global financial services entity based in Dublin. They are interested in speaking with experienced

Banking & Finance Associate - International Law Firm

Our client, an international law firm based in Dublin, is currently hiring for an Associate for their Banking team. They are open to talking to

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

Legal Executive - High Profile Organisation

Legal Executive - In-House This is a wonderful opportunity for a Legal Executive / Paralegal to work alongside and to support the Legal Counsel &

Solicitor - Commercial Property

Commercial Property Solicitor Our client is a leading law firm with an established commercial property department. They are keen to speak with

Commercial Counsel - Fintech / Payments

Our client is a global organisation operating in the fintech / payments space. They have a long established legal team in Dublin and due to growth

Data Protection - Associate - International Law Firm

An exceptional opportunity has opened up with a Tier 1 international law firm that operates in the Privacy, Data Protection and Technology. Our

Data Protection - Senior Associate - International Law Firm

About The Firm: An exceptional opportunity has opened up with a Tier 1 international law firm that operates in the Privacy, Data Protection and

Asset Management Lawyer - In-House

Our client is a leading, global investment manager with an established legal team. This is an exciting time to join this highly regarded asset

Senior Associate - Professional Disciplinary (Solicitor or Barrister)

Our client is a leading law firm based in Dublin. They have an established and highly regarded litigation practice which services a number of areas.

Corporate Counsel (1-3 year pqe) - IN-HOUSE

Our client is a leading Irish plc with a substantial legal team based in Dublin. They are now keen to hire a Corporate Solicitor who will work

Legal & Contracts Manager - Insurance

Our client is an insurance company with an Irish HQ. They are now keen to hire an additional member to the legal function: Legal & Contracts Manager.

Data Privacy Lawyer - Large Law Firm

Our client is a leading law firm based in Dublin city. They are now interested in speaking with Data Privacy Lawyers who are keen to join one of the

Legal Counsel (Data Privacy) - Pharma/Medical Devices

Our client is a growing and dynamic Irish medical devices organisation operating the the pharma market globally. They are now keen to appoint a Legal

Senior Legal Counsel - Irish Business Focus

Our client is a global organisation operating in the services industry. They are now hiring for a Senior Legal Counsel who will take responsibility

Data Protection Manager (4 days or 5 days)

Our client is a successful Irish organisation with a significant presence in Ireland and the UK. They are now interested in talking to Data

Regulatory Solicitor (Professional Disciplinary)

Our client is a Professional Services body with an established regulation department. They are now interested in speaking with Regulatory Lawyers

Partner - Technology - Flexible Location

Our client is a mid-tier law firm with an established and highly regarded technology department. They are now keen to hire a Partner to join this

Funds Lawyer (Associate, 1-2 year pqe)

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

Tax Director - Leading Law Firm

Our client is a leading firm based in Dublin. They are now interested in hiring an additional Tax Director to their established tax team. This

Associate / Senior Associate - Real Estate

Our client is a dynamic, expanding and highly regarded law firm with a successful and established Real Estate Unit. They are now keen to add an

Commercial Counsel - 12 month contract

Our client is a hugely successful construction company with an established legal team. They are now interested in speaking with Commercial Lawyers

Corporate Partner, Boutique Firm

Our client is a very successful boutique Irish law firm. Due to ongoing growth across the business they are now keen to hire an additional Partner to

Legal Director

Our client is a leading financial services organization based in Dublin. They are now interested in speaking with Senior Lawyers (solicitors or

Senior Legal Counsel - Technology Organisation

Our client designs and produces cutting edge technology products that impact businesses on a global scale. They have operated out of Dublin for a

Professional Support Lawyers - Flexible Working

Professional Support Lawyers Flexible Working Our clients are leading commercial law firms with established and well supported Knowledge Departments.

Corporate Governance Lawyer - Excellent W/L balance

Our client is a leading corporate law firm with a unique opportunity for a Corporate Lawyer to join their Corporate Governance team. There are

Senior Commercial Property Lawyer - Boutique Firm

Our client, a boutique but very established law firm in Dublin, is recruiting for a Senior Commercial Property Solicitor with min. 5 years pqe.

Legal Counsel - 1-3 year pqe

This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior lawyer to join an established and growing in-house legal team. Our client operates in a number of

Insolvency - Senior Associate / Of Counsel

Our client is a leading firm with an impressive client base. They are now interested in hiring an additional Senior Associate or Of Counsel to the

Investment Funds Lawyer - In-House

Our client a leading investment manager is hiring for an Investment Management Lawyer to work with their legal team in Dublin. This role sits with

Employment Lawyer - 4 days per week

Our client is a leading international law firm with a long standing presence in the Irish market. They are now keen to hire an additional member to

Commercial Counsel - 12 month contract

Our client is a hugely successful construction company with an established legal team. They are now interested in speaking with Commercial Lawyers

Legal Counsel (Transactional)

A wonderful opportunity for a 2-3 year pqe solicitor with a transactional background (either banking/finance, corporate or asset finance) has opened

Assistant Company Secretary - Financial Services

Our client is a leading financial services organisation based in Dublin. They are currently hiring for an Assistant Company Secretary to join the

Commercial Property Solicitor - Boutique Firm

Our client is a highly regarded boutique law firm based in Dublin city. They have an established commercial property team (1 partner and 3

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

Partner - Litigation

Our client is a leading firm with an impressive client base. They are now interested in hiring an additional Partner to the Litigation Team. This

Commercial Property Solicitor

Our client, a top 20 firm, is recruiting for an additional team member to join their established Property Department. This will suit solicitors with

Construction Lawyer - In-House

Our client is a leading property development organisation based in Dublin. With over 50 people in the company, they are now keen to add to the legal

Construction Lawyer - Associate/Senior Associate

Our client is a leading firm based in Dublin, but operating in a number of jurisdictions. They are now keen to hire an additional Construction Lawyer

Corporate Associate - 1-3 year pqe

Our client is a progressive medium sized firm with an impressive list of corporate clients. They are growing their Dublin corporate team (currently

Litigation Lawyers - 0-5 years pqe

Our client is a leading commercial law firm. Their large and established Dispute Resolution team are now keen to hire additional solicitors to the

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

Funds Lawyer - NQ - In-House

Our client is an international fund services organisation based in Dublin. A position is now available for an NQ or recently qualified funds lawyer

Contracts Manager - Aircraft Leasing

Our client is a leading aircraft lessor based in Dublin. Due to growth across the group they are now keen to recruit a Contracts Manager. This

Commercial Counsel - Maternity Cover Contract

Our client is a global technology organisation employing close to 200 people in Ireland. This is a dynamic company that is operating in a very

Legal Counsel - 9 month contract

Our client is a leading investment manager with a significant presence in Ireland. They have a large established legal team and are currently keen to

Employment Law Associate

Our client is a leading law firm with a highly regarded and established Employment Law Dept. They are now keen to speak with Employment Lawyers with

NQ - Corporate Law Associate

Our client is a top tier law firm based in Dublin. They are now keen to speak with newly qualified solicitors for a position in their corporate

NQ Property Solicitor

Newly Qualified Solicitor required for a leading Commercial Property Department. This role reports to a lead partner and works on the transactional

Financial Regulation Associate - Top Tier Firm

Our client is a leading law firm based in Dublin. They operate the most established financial regulation department in the city. Currently, they are

Partner, Intellectual Property

Our client is a leading firm based in Dublin city. They are now hiring for a Intellectual Property Partner to join the team. This opportunity will

Tax - Senior Associate/Partner - Global Law Firm

Our client is a leading firm based in Dublin city centre. They are now interested in hiring an additional Tax Partner to their established tax team.

Partner, Asset Management

Our client is a leading law firm based in Dublin city. Over the past few years their asset management and funds practice has grown significantly and

Senior Regulatory Lawyer, Financial Services

Our client is a leading commercial law firm based in Dublin. They are now keen to hire an additional Financial Services Regulatory Lawyer to their

Litigation Associate - Large Firm

Our client is a leading law firm with a highly regarded litigation department. They are now keen to add an additional Associate to the team and are

Partner, Banking

Our client is a leading international law firm based in Dublin. They operate across all areas of financial services and have a long standing client

Banking and Finance Associate - Leading Law Firm

Our client, a global law firm based in Dublin, is currently expanding their banking and finance team . If you are looking to join a truly

Senior HR Manager (Regional Director) - Galway

Our client is a highly regarded organisation working across a number of sectors. They are now keen to hire a Senior HR Manager in Galway. As a HR

Corporate Lawyer - Boutique Law Firm

Our client is highly regarded, long established boutique law firm based in Dublin 2. They are now keen to hire an additional Corporate Lawyer and are

Corporate Partner - Boutique Law Firm

Our client is highly regarded, long established boutique law firm based in Dublin 2. They are now keen to hire an additional Corporate Partner and

Funds Counsel, MANCO

Our client is a long established MANCO based in Dublin city centre. Due to ongoing growth across the business they are now keen to hire an additional

IT/IP Solicitor 4-5 years pqe – Leading Law Firm

This is an opportunity for a 4-5 year pqe IT/IP Lawyer to join a leading Law Firm. You must have experience in IP Law, Data Protection and Commercial

IT/IP Solicitor – 1-2 years pqe – Leading Law Firm

This is an opportunity for a 1-2 year pqe IT/IP Lawyer to join a leading Law Firm. You must have experience in IP Law, Data Protection and Commercial