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BCL really take the time to understand our business and ensure that they only put forward candidates who will meet both our technical but also cultural needs.
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BCL has placed all four members of our legal team and the service has always been first class. Showing great flexibility in working with us and always supplying a number of high-quality candidates.
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Latest Vacancies

Property Litigation 2+

Manchester

Negotiable

BCL is working with an award winning full service law firm, looking to recruit a 2+ PQE Property Litigation Solicitor to join its team in Manchester

Posted 7 hours ago

Commercial Lawyer - Recognised Brand - 80% remote

West Midlands

Negotiable

Commercial Lawyer - Recognised Brand - Full time or Part Time - 80% remote

Posted 8 hours ago

Conveyancing Assistant/Junior Case Manager

Liverpool and Merseyside

£21,000 - 24,000

Conveyancing Assistant/Junior Case Manager - Liverpool - Hybrid working

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In-house Construction Solicitor

North West

Negotiable

In-house Construction Solicitor opportunity with a leading civil, mechanical and electrical engineering company. Greater Manchester.

Posted 8 hours ago

In-house Paralegal

Manchester

Negotiable

Highly successful Manchester company seeks commercial minded paralegal to join its dedicated legal department as an In-house Paralegal.

Posted 8 hours ago