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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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I found BCL to be fast, knowledgeable and professional. The overall outcome of this recruitment exercise was very successful. I have no doubt we will use BCL's services again in future.
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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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Latest Vacancies

Head of Company Secretary

Birmingham

Negotiable

Head of Company Secretarial | Senior Governance / CoSec Professional | International Law Firm | Birmingham/Hybrid working

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Conveyancing Paralegal

Leeds and West Yorkshire

Up to £40,000

National law firm in Leeds city centre is recruiting a Conveyancing Paralegal to join its team.

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Newcastle and Tyneside

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Real Estate Solicitor | Public Sector | Newcastle | International Law Firm

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Manchester

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Family Solicitor - Manchester or Leeds - 1 day a week in the office - Salary up to £75,000 plus bonus

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