Legal Recruitment Services

DAC RECRUITMENT / FOR LAW FIRMS

Exceptional legal talent. The right fit for your firm.

Recruiting the right legal professional requires more than matching qualifications. We help law firms appoint solicitors, senior lawyers and legal support professionals through informed, confidential and individually managed searches.

Built around the needs of your firm

Founded by barrister and legal recruitment consultant David Danagher, DAC Recruitment combines knowledge of the legal profession with a thoughtful, relationship-led recruitment process.

Specialist understanding

An informed recruitment discussion about the work, the team and the experience needed.

Discreet conversations

Confidential conversations about sensitive appointments and future hiring plans.

Long-term fit

Looking beyond the CV to career motivation, team needs and the opportunity itself.

Legal recruitment across key practice areas

We recruit solicitors from newly qualified through partner level, alongside experienced legal support and specialist professional appointments. Explore the disciplines in which we work, or contact us about a confidential search.

01 / SPECIALIST PRACTICE

Corporate & Commercial

Mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate governance and commercial advisory roles.

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02 / SPECIALIST PRACTICE

Banking & Finance

Acquisition finance, leveraged lending, real estate finance and financial services transactions.

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03 / SPECIALIST PRACTICE

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Commercial disputes, arbitration, investigations and complex contentious matters.

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04 / SPECIALIST PRACTICE

Employment

Advisory, contentious employment, workplace investigations and regulatory matters.

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05 / SPECIALIST PRACTICE

Real Estate & Property

Commercial property, real estate investment, development, leasing and property finance.

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06 / SPECIALIST PRACTICE

Regulatory & Data Protection

Regulatory investigations, privacy, technology governance and compliance.

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07 / SPECIALIST PRACTICE

Construction & Projects

Construction contracts, major projects, infrastructure and energy-related advisory.

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08 / SPECIALIST PRACTICE

Tax & Professional Services

Tax advisory and specialist appointments in accountancy and professional services.

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09 / SPECIALIST PRACTICE

Legal Support

Legal executives, paralegals, legal secretaries and PA and practice support teams.

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Our approach

01 Understand the brief

Discuss practice area, seniority, location, expectations and timetable.

02 Connect with talent

Consider professional experience, motivations and suitability for the particular team.

03 Guide the process

Help employers and candidates navigate interviews, remuneration and timing.

04 Focus on the outcome

Work towards a considered appointment with a strong prospect of long-term fit.

LET’S TALK

Looking to strengthen your team?

Tell us about an immediate requirement, a confidential appointment or plans for future growth.

Email daviddanagher@dacrecruitment.com or call +353 83 396 2899. Please avoid including unnecessary confidential information in an initial enquiry.