About Us
We Build Lasting Relationships Between Candidates & Businesses
David Danagher BL is an Irish barrister and the founder of DAC Recruitment. Called to the Bar of Ireland in 2022, he combines experience in legal practice and recruitment with an extensive network across the Irish and UK legal markets. He also holds Part II practitioner registration with the DIFC Courts in Dubai.
David works with solicitors and law firms on confidential career moves and specialist appointments, bringing a practical understanding of legal work, career progression, remuneration and the needs of hiring partners. He also lectures in construction law at City Colleges.
Qualifications and professional development
- Barrister-at-Law, The Honorable Society of King’s Inns (2022)
- LLM in Banking, Corporate, Finance and Securities Law, Kingston University (2017)
- Bachelor of Civil Law and Society, Dublin City University (2016)
- Diploma in Applied Employment Law, The Honorable Society of King’s Inns (2025)
- Financial Analysis and Valuation for Lawyers, Harvard Law School short course (2023)
- Certificate in Criminal Law, Technological University Dublin (2013)
DAC Recruitment was established in 2023 to offer a discreet, informed and personal recruitment service. We take time to understand both the candidate and the team, focusing on roles where experience, ambition and opportunity are well matched.
Private Practice Success Stories
Solicitors come to DAC Recruitment for a more senior role, better remuneration or greater flexibility. Here are examples of completed private practice placements. Candidate and firm identities remain confidential, and individual working arrangements are not disclosed.