Legal staffing specialist BCL Legal has won a contract with the Duchy of Lancaster to recruit a high-profile solicitor who will form part of the management team.

The contract, starting immediately, sees BCL Legal’s team work with the Duchy of Lancaster’s chief executive for the role, based in London but involving significant travel to the North-West region of the UK.

The Duchy of Lancaster dates back to the 1300s and is responsible for managing a private portfolio of land, property and financial investments.