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Effective hiring goes far beyond filling a job role. Successful recruiting puts its emphasis on people, quality and speed. We operate with unrivalled insight through our discipline and location-specific teams and using integrated technology, we match the right people to your business.

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BCL placed me in my current role and was extremely supportive throughout the recruitment process, providing helpful CV and interview advice. I would highly recommend BCL Legal.
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BCL Legal was extremely helpful when we opened a Manchester office. Winning our quarterly recruitment competition, we hope to continue our excellent relationship for years to come.
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I have been extremely impressed with their knowledge, professionalism and ability to consistently provide us with high calibre candidates. I would highly recommend their services.
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April 14, 2026

Contract Update with Addleshaw Goddard

Manchester

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Contract Update with Jonathan Davey, Addleshaw Goddard Leeds

Leeds

Join us for Jonathan Davey's annual Contract Update Event where he will be looking at key cases from the past 12-18 months, drawing out drafting and practical points with the aim of leaving everyone with something to take back to their desks and use in practice.

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Reading

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Latest Vacancies

Conveyancing Team Manager

Cheshire

£45,000 - 55,000

Conveyancing Team Manager - South Manchester - Hybrid working - Excellent progression opportunity

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Legal Counsel - Public Procurement - 2-5 PQE - B'ham

Birmingham

£65,000 - 70,000

Public Procurement In-house Legal Counsel - 2-5 PQE - International Services Business - Birmingham (hybrid)

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12 month FTC - FCA/Consumer Law - Energy sector - Midlands

West Midlands

£70,000 - 74,000

12 month contract - FCA/Consumer Law - Energy sector - Midlands (hybrid)

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12 month FTC - In house Corporate Lawyer - 2-4 PQE - Midlands

West Midlands

£70,000 - 74,000

12 month FTC - In House Corporate Lawyer - 2-4 PQE - Midlands (hybrid)

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Interim Construction / Projects Lawyer - Energy - West Midlands

West Midlands

Negotiable

12 month contract - Construction / Infrastructure Projects Lawyer - Energy sector - West Midlands

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