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I found BCL’s knowledge, contacts and guidance invaluable in my search for my first move in-house. This ultimately lead to a placement with a multi-national plc.
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Latest Vacancies

Housing Disrepair Team Leader

Liverpool and Merseyside

£45,000 - 55,000

Housing Disrepair Team Leader We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Leader to join a growing and successful Litigation team in Liverpool.

Posted an hour ago

Credit Hire Fee Earner

Manchester

£30,000 - 45,000

Credit Hire Fee Earner - Manchester We have an exciting role for a credit hire fee earner to join an international insurance firm in the heart of Manchester. This specialist team are looking to add an experienced Credit Hire Litigation Executive/Paralegal to their busy team in Manchester.

Posted 2 hours ago

Healthcare Advisory Solicitor

Lancashire

£45,000 - 65,000

Healthcare Regulatory Lawyer Fantastic Opportunity for an NQ-3 PQE Solicitor to join a leading Healthcare Regulatory Team in either Manchester or Leeds.

Posted 2 hours ago

Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Northumberland

£40,000 - 60,000

Clinical Negligence Solicitor We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join a leading claimant clinical negligence team in the heart of Newcastle. The role would suit a Clinical Negligence Solicitor with upwards of 3 years' post qualifying experience ideally gained within claimant clinical negligence.

Posted 2 hours ago

Construction Lawyer

West Midlands

Negotiable

Experienced Construction (non-contentious) Solicitor sought by leading national firm. Birmingham/hybrid working. Excellent salary, benefits and bonus. Senior Associate to Legal Director level hire.

Posted 14 hours ago