Kiara Daly, Partner | Expert in Legal Careers

I specialise in the recruitment of legal professionals in Ireland. As a subject matter expert, I have advised and guided legal professionals on all aspects and levels of their careers, and that of their teams. As qualified solicitor I have worked in both practice and industry, this gives me a unique insight into the legal market.

Typical assignments across a range of industries and private practice include:
Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel / Head of Legal, Commercial Contracts Lawyer, Corporate Lawyer, Privacy Lawyer, Technology Lawyer, Funds Lawyer, Paralegal, Contracts Manager, Company Secretary, Newly Qualified Solicitor, Associate Solicitor, Partner

Phone

+353 (0)1 5241674

dublin@barden.ie

Website

https://barden.ie/

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