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01 October 2021
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Bank House Chambers is recruiting

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Bank House Chambers is looking to expand and recruit new members
Following the recent appointment of Gurdial Singh as Head of Chambers and an ever growing workload, Bank House Chambers is looking to expand and recruit new members.

Bank House Chambers is the oldest independent Set of Chambers outside of London but has a modern and people-based approach to the Bar. Opportunities currently exist for junior and senior Tenants in the Family, Criminal and Civil Teams.

Being a progressive Set, Chambers welcome applications from all walks of life and can offer a platform for aspirational and enthusiastic junior and senior members to excel in their careers. Bank House Chambers is a well-established Set with work in South Yorkshire, the Midlands, and beyond.

Bank House Chambers prides itself on being an inclusive, cheerful place to work for all, whilst maintaining a professional and rigorous approach.

Applications may be made in the strictest of confidence to the relevant Head(s) of Department:

Family: David Horne d.horne@bankhousechambers.co.uk

Crime: Dawn Pritchard d.pritchard@bankhousechambers.co.uk

Civil: James Conlon j.conlon@bankhousechambers.co.uk

For general enquiries, please contact Chambers administrator, Lesley Ogden (l.ogden@bankhousechambers.co.uk) (also in the strictest of confidence)

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