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November 4, 2026

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Latest Vacancies

Commercial Litigation, Senior Associate, Dublin

Dublin

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BCL Legal is currently partnering with a top-tier commercial law firm in Dublin to recruit a Senior Commercial Litigation Associate.

Posted 16 hours ago

In-house Legal Counsel

Cheshire

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In-house Legal Counsel / International business / 2-5 PQE / Cheshire

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Real Estate Finance Solicitor

Manchester

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Real Estate Finance Solicitor | Manchester | Established Commercial Law Firm | Lender-Side Finance Work | High-Quality Transactions | Excellent Career Development | 4+ PQE - candidates from commercial property looking to move into real estate finance will be considered!

Posted 21 hours ago

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Liverpool and Merseyside

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Professional Indemnity Solicitor | Liverpool | NQ+

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Central London

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Professional Indemnity | Associate / Senior Associate | London

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