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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 and I have built up a relationship over the years but they took the time to understand the needs of my new role and organisation. Providing three excellent shortlists, all of which met our criteria.
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June 26, 2025

Competition In-House Seminar with Addleshaw Godard

Manchester

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Employment Webinar with Boyes Turner

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Join us on this webinar where Andy Whiteaker, Partner, and Head of Employment at Boyes Turner as he discusses the Employment Rights Bill changes and what we can expect over the next 12 months.

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Gateshead

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Rea Estate Solicitor

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Commercial Property Solicitor | NQ-3 PQE | National Firm | Birmingham

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NQ Real Estate Solicitor

Suffolk

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NQ Real Estate Solicitor | Top 50 Law Firm | Ipswich BCL Legal are working with a Top 50 law firm to help recruit an NQ Real Estate Solicitor into their Tier 1 team in Ipswich. The firm are seeking an NQ Solicitor+ with a strong background in residential or commercial property, ideally with experience or a demonstrable interest in the utilities, infrastructure, or energy sectors.

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