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;

Head of Legal - Exclusive Assignment

*Exclusive Assignment* Our client is a PE backed entity (part of a much wider US group) currently expanding their European office. The Dublin office

Litigation Associate - Leading Law Firm

Litigation Associate - Leading Law Firm Our client is a leading commercial law firm. Their large and established Dispute Resolution team are now keen

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

Property/Conveyancing Solicitor - Kilkenny

Our client is a highly regarded and successful law firm based in Kilkenny. They have an established team operating across key practice areas such as

Knowledge Lawyer/PSL – Funds/ESG (part time option)

Knowledge Lawyer/PSL – Funds/ESG (part time option) Our client is a leading international law firm with a highly regarded investment funds team.

Senior Lawyer – Commercial Negotiation – Aviation Leasing

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

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

Divisional GC - Technology

Our client is a global fintech organization operating out of Dublin. They have an established legal team (up to 10 people) made-up of legal counsel

Head of Legal - Financial Services

Our client is a high profile organisation with a large and established legal team. They are now keen to speak with experienced financial services

Senior 'In-House' Commercial Litigation Lawyer - Fintech

Our client is a leading fintech business with a global footprint. They have an established legal team in Dublin, which is the organisation's HQ. Our

Aviation Leasing Lawyer - Market leading team

*Relocation package available for international applicants. Our client is a top tier law firm based in Dublin city. They are now keen to hire an

Legal Counsel - Corp/Commercial - Aviation Leasing Organisation

Our client is a global aviation leasing organisation with a significant operation based out of Dublin (over 220 employees, hybrid working). They have

Head of Legal and Compliance

Our client is a global business with a long held foothold in the Irish market. They operate across 3 different businesses and area leaders in their

Private Client/Property Counsel - High Net Worth Individual

This is a unique opportunity for a Senior Lawyer with a private client/property/corporate background to manage the legal affairs for a High-Net-Worth

Senior (In-House) Employment Lawyer - Fintech

Our client is a global technology organisation with over 12,000 employees. They have an established legal team who cover all elements of commercial,

NQ Employment Law Solicitor - International Law Firm

Our client is a leading 'boutique' international employment law firm. They have had a presence in Dublin for a number of years. With a team of almost

Senior Commercial Counsel - Fintech - Remote working option

Our client is a successful Irish fintech currently going through significant growth. They currently employ over 800 people globally and operate their

Partner - Employment Law

Employment Law Partner Our client is a leading Irish law firm with a highly regarded and established Employment Law Department. They are now keen to

Corporate Counsel – 1-2 year pqe (In-House)

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

Corporate/Commercial Partner - International Law Firm

Our client is an international law firm based in Dublin. They have a significant presence globally and are highly regarded in the markets in which

Legal Counsel (general) - energy/construction industry

Our client is a global organisation employing over 20,000 people in Europe. They've had a presence in Ireland for a number of years. There is now an

Corporate Associate - Expanding International Law Firm

Our client is an international firm that has entered the Irish market in the past 12 months. They have a impressive global footprint across several

Professional Support Lawyer - Investment Funds (part-time)

Our client is a leading Irish law firm with an established Investment Management Group. They now have a requirement for an additional PSL to join the

Senior Employment Lawyer - Top Tier Law Firm

Our client is a large and highly regarded Irish law firm with an established Employment Law team. They now have an opportunity to hire an additional

Employment Law Associate - Mid-Tier Law Firm

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

Technology Lawyer - 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

Data Protection Lawyer (Senior) - International 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

Data Protection Lawyer (Litigation & Advisory) - Leading Law Firm

Our client is a leading law firm based in Dublin. This is an opportunity for a 3-6 year pqe Data Protection Lawyer to join their leading Data

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 - 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

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