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Funds Regulatory Paralegal

Funds Regulatory Paralegal – US Law Firm – London Taylor Root have parented with a leading US law firm in their search for an experienced Paralegal to join the asset management group. This role is being offered as an initial 12 month FTC and will be based In the firms London office. The Firm Our […]
  • Salary Up to £50000 per hour
  • Posted Posted 2 mins ago
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Litigation Paralegal – 6/12m FTC

Dispute Resolution Paralegal – Fixed Term Contract – Leading London Law Firm Taylor Root have partnered with a leading London based law firm as they look to add headcount into their Contentious Trusts and Estates team. This role is available on an initial 6 or 12 month FTC. The Firm Our client is synonymous with […]
  • Salary Up to £30000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 1 hour ago
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Commerical Real Estate & Finance Paralegal

Commercial Real Estate & Finance Paralegal – Leading City Firm – London Taylor Root have partnered with a leading city law firm as they are looking to add headcount into their Real Estate practice. This role will be based in the firms London office and will be offered on a permanent basis. The Firm Our […]
  • Salary £31000 – £35000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 4 hours ago
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Disputes Lawyer – Elite US City Law Firm

Our client, a leading US City law firm, has an exceptional opportunity for a disputes lawyer to join on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract, starting ideally on the 11th November or as close to this as possible. This role provides a unique opportunity to work closely with a highly regarded partner supporting high-profile cases in […]
  • Salary £155000 – £195000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 7 hours ago
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Internal Auditor – Banking

Empowering Informed Decision-Making An award-winning international bank is expanding its Internal Audit function! Internal Audit team plays a critical role in safeguarding the organisation’s success. As an Internal Auditor, you’ll be a trusted advisor, providing independent, risk-based insights to empower the Board and management to make informed decisions. What You’ll Do: Conduct and contribute to […]
  • Salary Up to £60000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 5 days ago

Lead IT Internal Auditor

A global leader in the agricultural business is seeking a LEAD IT INTERNAL AUDITOR to join our Internal Audit team. This is an opportunity to leverage your expertise and leadership skills to guide and support others, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Role summary: Role: Senior IT Lead Internal Auditor – with the person […]
  • Posted Posted 5 days ago
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Paralegal – Transportation & Space

Paralegal – Transportation & Space – Elite US law firm Tayor Root have partnered with a leading US law firm who are looking to add headcount to their Transportation & Space team in the London office. This role is being offered on a permanent basis. The Firm Our client is considered to be one of […]
  • Posted Posted 3 weeks ago
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Competition PSL – 12-month FTC

Our client, a heavyweight international City aw firm is seeking a Competition Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) to join on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis. This role can be on a full-time or part-time basis (four days per week). About our client: A leading international law firm with an impressive global footprint. Recognised in top-tier rankings […]
  • Salary £120000 – £160000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 1 month ago

We are delighted to share with you our 2024-2025 global in-house legal market report and salary guide.

The global in-house legal market continues to evolve rapidly, navigating a complex landscape with both challenges and opportunities. This year’s report addresses several critical factors shaping the market.

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Julian Stone

Partner

Ireland, London, UK, US
+44 20 7415 2828
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Hayden Gordine

Partner | Head of Australia

Australia
+61 2 9236 9004
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Samantha Fong

Partner | Head of Hong Kong and North Asia

China, Hong Kong
+852 3008 9020
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Nikki Newton

Partner | In-house Legal | Head of Banking and Financial Services | UK

London, UK
+44 20 7332 2469
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Shane Morton

Partner | Head of Middle East, Africa and Türkiye

UAE
+971 4 448 7770
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Jago Verna

Partner | Associates | Law Firms

Italy, London, UK
+44 20 7415 2828
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Alex Wiseman

Partner | Head of Asia Pacific

China, Hong Kong, Singapore
+65 6420 0508
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Philippa Anderson

Partner | Risk and Compliance

London, UK
+44 20 7332 9609
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Sarah Ingwersen

Partner | Global Head of In-house Legal

London, UK
+44 20 7332 2137
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Legal, risk and compliance resources

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  • CV and interview tips

How to structure your Associate Lawyer CV

  • Posted March 20, 2023
Did you know, on average, people spend just 75 seconds reading your CV? This means you have just over a minute to sell yourself and your strengths to the reader. This is easier said than done. Three-quarters of CVs are rejected due to bad grammar, spelling, or poor visual layout. So what makes a successful […]
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What does a good CV look like?

  • Posted November 12, 2021
What does a good CV look like? A good CV provides clear and concise information about you and your achievements to date. The objective of your CV is to help you stand out from the crowd and gain you an interview either with a potential employer or a recruitment consultant. It should therefore create a […]
  • Market Insight

Interim legal recruitment: why businesses need interim hires

  • Posted July 9, 2024
Taylor Root’s interim experts, Penny Parker, Director and Clare McCallum, Senior Consultant, discuss the current interim market and give some great advice of why businesses can benefit from interim hires and how best to go about this. Penny and Clare are experts at connecting interim legal professionals with businesses across the UK. To speak to […]
  • Law firms

Beyond compliance: Why your law firm needs a general counsel

  • Posted September 12, 2017
Law firms that have general counsel are better placed to succeed in the new legal market, says James Penn. The law firm general counsel is a relatively new concept within UK law firms, having only evolved over the past 10 years. Most of the top 20 firms have appointed a GC, but the position is […]
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Building an agile risk management infrastructure that can respond quickly to geopolitical tension

  • Posted June 16, 2014
Recently, the Taylor Root team attended IQPC Exchange – Corporate Counsel and Compliance Exchange UK where we experienced a great panel session on ‘Building an agile risk management infrastructure that can respond quickly to geopolitical tension’. The session was expertly facilitated by Matt Gould, ContractPodAi and featured the panellists: Dara Fernandez Perez – General Counsel, Trade Sanctions Honeywell, Christopher […]
  • DEI

How can inclusive language create a diverse workforce

  • Posted August 8, 2022
There are many aspects to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) and whilst companies have policies in place often, they still struggle to create meaningful change. The topic is vast and can bring up sensitive conversations, but it is important to not be overwhelmed and to instead look at breaking down areas to focus on, acting […]

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