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I would happily recommend BCL Legal to anyone looking for a new role. BCL Legal matched my skill set to the jobs that they have put me up for and as a result, I have been able to fit into a job and organisation quickly and be productive from day one. What sets BCL Legal apart, for me, is their friendliness that is matched by their professionalism. I found BCL Legal extremely helpful, personable and professional.
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I wanted to contact you to thank you for putting me forward for a fantastic opportunity in private practice. I happened to speak to you by chance, and you were very proactive in identifying an opportunity that I may not have otherwise have considered.
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Latest Vacancies

Financial Services Senior Associate

West Midlands

Negotiable

Financial Services Lawyer sought by the growing FS team of a leading national law firm. Biringham/hybrid.

Posted an hour ago

Housing Management Solicitor

West Midlands

Negotiable

Housing Management or Property Litigation Solicitor sought by rapidly expanding and leading national team. Birmingham/remote. Open to newly qualified solicitors!

Posted 3 hours ago

Catastrophic Injury Solicitor

Liverpool and Merseyside

£40,000 - 55,000

Catastrophic Loss Fee Earner This Catastrophic Injury and Large Loss team in Liverpool covers every aspect of a claim, including liability investigations, policy coverage assessments, and quantum assessments for all levels of Multi-Track claims. This role will be assisting on a variety of large loss work ranging from motor, EL/PL, and indemnity.

Posted 3 hours ago

Housing Management Solicitor/Associate

Leeds and West Yorkshire

£50,000 - 65,000

Housing Management Solicitor/Associate NQ-7 PQE - Leeds A leading national firm seeks a Housing Management Solicitor or Associate to join their market-leading team, based in Leeds. This is a great opportunity to join an established, high-performing team with an impressive client list to include a considerable number of registered providers, ranging from many of the top ten largest providers nationally at one end of the spectrum to smaller, specialist providers at the other and everything in between.

Posted 4 hours ago

Legal Director- Employment

Glasgow and Lanarkshire

Negotiable

Employment Legal Director | 10PQE+ | National Firm | Glasgow

Posted 7 hours ago