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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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They were all excellent candidates and as I indicated to each of them at the beginning of their second interviews, if we had had three vacancies, all of them would have received offers.
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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 me in my last two roles: in both instances, the support and information provided were invaluable. They have been able to support my next career move each step of the way.
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Upcoming Events

April 21, 2026

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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April 28, 2026

Practical Guidance on Contracting AI with Addleshaw Goddard

Manchester

This seminar will cover legal and practical considerations for the procurement and use of AI and will focus on practical points that in-house lawyers need to have on their radar, drawing out business and legal risks

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May 13, 2026

AI Seminar with Boyes Turner

Reading

Registration and seminar details to follow

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Corporate Solicitor - Education

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