BCL Legal

BCL Legal is representing a major FTSE-listed UK PLC seeking a Senior Construction Lawyer to join its established in-house legal team. This high-profile role offers autonomy to manage high-value projects across the full lifecycle of construction programmes. Based in the East Midlands with flexible options to base elsewhere, you will draft and negotiate complex construction documents, advise on risk, and drive contract management improvements while collaborating closely with commercial and

Are you an experienced construction lawyer looking to take ownership of high-value, high-impact projects within a major UK PLC? We're working with a leading FTSE-listed business seeking a Senior Construction Lawyer to join its established in-house legal team. This is a high-profile opportunity to play a key role in supporting an ambitious UK-wide build programme and work closely with senior commercial and technical stakeholders. The Role This is a purely non-contentious construction role, giving you the opportunity to provide strategic legal support across the full lifecycle of major construction projects. Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of construction documentation, including bespoke amendments, consultant appointments, collateral warranties and related agreements. Work closely with commercial and technical teams to support the successful delivery of major build projects. Take ownership of improving contract management processes and driving greater efficiency across legal and operational functions. Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and external panel law firms. Provide training and practical guidance to the wider business on construction law, contracts and risk. About You You'll be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with strong post-qualification experience in non-contentious construction law. You may have trained and qualified in private practice, worked in-house, or built your career across both environments. Strong knowledge and experience of construction contracts. The confidence to operate autonomously and take ownership of matters. A pragmatic, commercially focused approach to legal advice. The ability to build effective relationships with commercial and technical stakeholders. What's On Offer Base salary which is reflective of this being a senior, strategic hire. Car allowance Generous bonus scheme Excellent pension and wider benefits package Hybrid working East Midlands-based HQ but flexible to be based out of the other UK based office locations.

BCL Legal supports an established international goods & services business in recruiting an experienced GDPR / Data Protection Lawyer for its UK & Ireland Legal & Compliance team. The role is high-autonomy, reporting to the Head of Legal / DPO, and focuses on owning and evolving the GDPR function as the regulatory landscape develops. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in GDPR/data protection, with strong drafting skills and the ability to advise stakeholders across the business.

An established international goods & services business is looking for an experienced GDPR / Data Protection Lawyer to join its UK & Ireland Legal & Compliance team. This is a high-autonomy role, reporting to the Head of Legal / DPO, with responsibility for acting as the trusted legal adviser on UK & Ireland data protection law. The business has a well-established GDPR framework, so the opportunity is to own, evolve and improve the function as the business, technology and regulatory landscape develops. The role Advising on UK data protection / GDPR matters and ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and internal requirements. Managing DSARs with the support of a paralegal. Maintaining and developing the UK Record of Processing Activities (ROPA). Overseeing DPIAs / Privacy Impact Assessments and Legitimate Interest Assessments. Creating, updating and maintaining privacy notices. Advising on international data transfers. Acting as the primary legal contact with the ICO. Advising on the data protection implications of new systems, technologies, products and business initiatives, including AI. Sitting on the AI Committee and supporting the development of AI governance. Managing and advising on data breaches. Supporting HR, Marketing and other business functions on data protection matters. Delivering engaging GDPR and compliance training and helping build a strong culture of compliance. Supporting audits, governance activities, compliance programmes and best-practice initiatives. About you We are open on qualification level. The key requirement is at least 3 years' experience working on GDPR / data protection law. You are likely to be either an in-house lawyer specialising primarily in GDPR / data protection, or a private practice lawyer with a strong data protection-focused practice. You will have strong drafting skills, sound technical knowledge and the confidence to work autonomously, advising stakeholders across the business and identifying issues proactively. The opportunity Ideally 4 days per week; 5 days full time also considered. Genuine ownership and autonomy over the UK data protection agenda. An established GDPR framework to develop rather than rebuild. A varied, drafting-heavy role with exposure to commercial contracts. Involvement in AI, technology, cyber security and regulatory change. International exposure through the wider European group. A collaborative and supportive culture. A role with genuine visibility and influence across the business. The business is HQ'd in the East Midlands, with just 1-2 days per week required in the office.

BCL Legal is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor or fee earner to join the team in Nottingham. You will handle a caseload predominantly comprising New Build matters, including high value city centre flats, while building and maintaining strong client relationships. The role requires extensive New Build experience, 4+ years' experience in high net worth residential conveyancing, and the ability to prioritise a busy conveyancing caseload and meet deadlines.

THE FIRM International property specialist firm providing a high quality service to clients including banks, high net worth individuals, investors and landlords THE ROLE Due to expansion in the North the firm are looking to recruit an experienced Residential Property Solicitor or fee earner to join the team who will handle a caseload to include: Predominantly New Build matters including high value city centre flats Building and maintaining effective client relationships REQUIREMENTS Solid academic record Extensive New Build experience Experienced Solicitor or fee earner ideally with 4+ years' experience in high net worth residential conveyancing Business development experience The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an ability to prioritise a busy conveyancing caseload and meet deadlines Have good communication skills and be a strong team player Possess extensive IT abilities BENEFITS Salary up to £80,000 Hybrid working (remote in the initial months) Progression opportunities including partnership in the future You would be working with a team which offers a structured career development framework This firm is proud of its success in promoting and developing its lawyers and actively supports working parents BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.

BCL Legal is seeking a Senior Property Lawyer to join an in-house legal team in the UK. The role focuses on high-value land and development work across energy, infrastructure and major projects, offering broad exposure and significant responsibility. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years' PQE in real estate, strong Landlord & Tenant experience, and a proven ability to manage complex transactions with senior stakeholders. Hybrid/remote options are available from the East Midlands HQ.

A leading organisation operating at the forefront of the green energy and infrastructure sector is looking to appoint a Senior Property Lawyer to join its established in-house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior real estate lawyer looking for a broad, high-value and genuinely varied in-house role, working closely with the Estates team and wider business on significant development, infrastructure and energy-related projects. The role will see you providing commercially focused property advice across a diverse portfolio, with a particular focus on Landlord & Tenant and development work. Your work will include: Leading on complex Landlord & Tenant matters, acquisitions, disposals, leases and licences. Advising on major development projects, including options, development agreements and multi-party land arrangements. Supporting significant energy, infrastructure and large-scale development projects from inception through to completion. Advising on the property aspects of bids, planning and local authority projects, working closely with internal Estates, Development and Commercial teams. The role offers genuine variety and the opportunity to take ownership of large, complex projects with significant commercial impact. About You We're looking for an experienced real estate lawyer with 8+ years' PQE, although quality and breadth of experience will be more important than PQE alone. You'll ideally have: Significant development and transactional real estate experience. Strong Landlord & Tenant experience. A track record of handling large-scale, complex property projects. Excellent commercial judgement and the confidence to operate autonomously. Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with senior business colleagues. You may be currently working in private practice at Partner/Legal Director level, or already operating at a senior level in-house. Why This Role? This is an opportunity to move in-house without compromising on the quality or complexity of the work. You'll have exposure to major development, infrastructure and energy projects, alongside a substantial Landlord & Tenant workload, and will become a key legal adviser to the Estates function. If you're a senior real estate lawyer looking for a high-profile, commercially focused in-house role with genuine breadth and responsibility, this is an opportunity worth exploring. The role is either fully remote, or if preffered you can choose to work out of the East Midlands HQ on a hybrid basis.

Senior Associate - Real Estate Liverpool We are working on an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate to join a leading Real Estate team within a highly regarded, nationally recognised practice based in Liverpool. About the Role: This is an opportunity to join a leading real estate practice working closely with an experienced partner group and a well-established team on a broad range of high-quality commercial property matters. The role offers exposure to a diverse client base, including occupiers, developers, investors and lenders, alongside the chance to develop strong client relationships and further build technical expertise within a market-leading environment. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the firm's national real estate group. What You'll Do: Advise a broad range of clients on acquisitions and disposals of investment property, including sale and leaseback transactions Negotiate leases and landlord & tenant documentation for both landlords and tenants Work on acquisition of development and investment sites, including development agreements and disposals to investors Supervise and support junior lawyers on portfolio management matters, including licences, consents and lease grants Review title matters and provide detailed reporting and advice Advise on heads of terms Work closely with colleagues across other teams including Corporate, Banking, Construction and Restructuring The Ideal Candidate: Strong real estate experience at Senior Associate level (or equivalent) Broad commercial property background, ideally with exposure to both investment and development work Excellent technical and drafting ability Strong client-facing skills and commercial awareness Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers Collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to a national team environment Why This Role? Leading real estate team: Join a highly ranked national real estate practice High-Quality Work: Exposure to complex, high-value commercial property matters Strong Client Base: Work with occupiers, developers, investors and lenders National Reach: Collaborate with teams across multiple UK offices Supportive Culture: Recognised for flexible working and a people-focused environment If you are a Senior Associate looking to join a leading real estate team with excellent work quality, strong support and genuine progression opportunities, we would be pleased to discuss this opportunity further.

Leading National Law Firm seeks an Associate for its Real Estate (Affordable Housing) team in Leeds. You will handle non-contentious property matters, development work, and broader commercial property tasks, advising housing providers and local authorities. You will work with senior lawyers, manage a varied caseload, and supervise junior team members. The role is based in Leeds with hybrid working requiring 40% office attendance to collaborate with Yorkshire clients.

Clinical Negligence Partner A leading claimant litigation practice is looking to appoint a Clinical Negligence Partner to join its growing Leeds team. This is an excellent opportunity for an established clinical negligence lawyer to play a key role in the continued growth and development of a highly regarded practice. The team has an outstanding reputation in the market, acting on complex, high-value and life-changing injury claims, and is recognised for delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and their families. The Role As a Partner, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of complex clinical negligence matters while contributing strategically to the growth of the team and wider business. The role will involve: Handling complex and high-value clinical negligence claims Advising clients and their families through sensitive and often challenging circumstances Leading litigation strategy and overseeing cases from inception through to resolution Instructing and managing relationships with experts and counsel Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team Developing and maintaining key referrer and client relationships Contributing to business development initiatives and raising the profile of the practice Playing an active role in the team's growth strategy and future direction About You The successful candidate will have: Significant experience handling claimant clinical negligence matters A strong track record managing complex and high-value claims Excellent technical and litigation skills Strong commercial awareness and a genuine interest in helping grow a practice Experience supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers Established relationships within the clinical negligence market and a proactive approach to business development The credibility and leadership skills required to operate at Partner level The Opportunity This role offers the opportunity to join a market leading specialist team undertaking some of the most significant and rewarding work in the sector. You'll benefit from high-quality work, a collaborative culture and the platform to further develop your practice within a firm that is committed to investing in the continued growth of its Clinical Negligence offering. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.