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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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I found BCL to be fast, knowledgeable and professional. The overall outcome of this recruitment exercise was very successful. I have no doubt we will use BCL's services again in future.
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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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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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