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Latest Vacancies

Real Estate Lawyer

Gloucestershire

Negotiable

Real Estate Lawyer - International Law firm - Cheltenham Our international law firm client are seeking an ambitious real estate lawyer to join their growing team in Cheltenham. This opportunity will have a focus on strategic land, development and regeneration work.

Posted 9 hours ago

Real Estate Senior Associate/Principal Associate

Buckinghamshire

£65,000

Real Estate | Senior or Principal Associate 4+ PQE BCL Legal are working with a well regarded national law firm, on an opportunity to join their Milton Keynes Real Estate department at Senior Associate level with a focus on commercial development work.

Posted 9 hours ago

Wealth Management Lawyer

Suffolk

£52,000 - 70,000

Wealth Management Lawyer - 2years PQE+ BCL Legal are working with a highly ranked Legal 500 firm renowned for its excellence in private client services, based in Suffolk. This prestigious firm seeks a Wealth Management Lawyer to provide expert legal counsel to an elite clientele.

Posted 9 hours ago

Corporate Associate

Sheffield and South Yorkshire

£68,000 - 75,000

Corporate Associate 2+ PQE - Sheffield A leading international firm is looking for a Corporate Associate to join their high ranking practice in Sheffield. The firm's international focus presents an excellent opportunity to be involved in cross border work and international transactions across key industry sectors as well as exposure to high profile clients from the outset.

Posted 10 hours ago

Property Litigatgion ( social housing) NQ +

Kent

£45,000 - 60,000

Housing Management (contentious) Solicitor | NQ + | Top 50 Firm | Kent

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