Ciaran Gallagher

Ciaran Gallagher

Senior Legal Recruitment SpecialistSpecialising in Legal

Ciaran specialises in Legal Recruitment throughout Northern Ireland, across the public and private sectors. The roles Ciaran recruits for within the Legal Sector include: Solicitor Roles, Specialised Roles, Senior & Leadership Roles, In-House & Corporate Roles, Litigation & Dispute Resolution & Government and Public Sector Roles.

Client (Construction Firm) 

​Richard remained fully dedicated and committed throughout the process. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Richard. He was the only partner who worked tirelessly on this assignment over an extended period of time. I wasn't prepared to compromise on the calibre and fit of the person we required for the role. Richard was the only one who listened to this and didn't put pressure on me to compromise, which is important to me. We enjoy working with VANRATH and deeply appreciate the support.

Client Testimonial

​Ryan has been an exceptional resource for us; totally professional and approachable. He has delivered consistently, providing a real sense of understanding of our needs — helping us to fill positions which have traditionally been very hard to attract and retain staff to. We are very impressed with his active support. We are very grateful for his support, expertise and, ultimately, delivery of results.

Tech Candidate (Contract) 

​I would recommend this agency to anyone, as I was a person to them — not just another candidate. They really had a personal touch that is lacking in a lot of other recruiters. From the beginning, Ross was encouraging, supportive, and honest about the process. I couldn't recommend him or the company enough

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At VANRATH, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive atmosphere and rewarding work environment that encourages all of the team to achieve their full potential. We treat everyone equally and ensure that all candidates are assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualification and ability to perform the relevant duties.

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Employment Law Solicitor - Remote
Belfast£45000 - £50000 per annum

Job Title: Employment Solicitor (Remote - Claimant Focused) Location: Fully Remote Salary: Highly Competitive, based on experience The Opportunity We are thrilled to be working with a leading emplo...

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