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As one of the top legal recruitment agencies, we tailor our services to suit your needs and goals. We offer contingent and retained search, permanent, temporary and interim legal recruitment as well as consultancy solutions. Whether you are looking to hire legal staff for your law firm or corporate legal department, we have the expertise to deliver.

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We recruit legal, risk and compliance specialists for law firms, corporate and commercial businesses, and banking and financial services companies.

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Ready to find your next legal, risk or compliance role? We offer opportunities at all levels for a wide range of companies internationally. Speak to one of our legal recruiters to find out more.

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We are the ‘go to’ legal recruiters. Our legal, risk and compliance teams are experienced specialists who have extensive knowledge of their markets with 35 years of experience.

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With a global, market-leading team of experienced consultants, we are known as a leader and recruitment partner of choice within the in-house legal market. 

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Recruiting at all levels from newly qualified to partners, we are the global go-to law firm recruitment agency.

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We recruit across all risk disciplines, supporting a wide range of businesses internationally. 

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With a proven track record and an exceptional network of professionals and businesses, we are a trusted compliance recruitment agency.

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Senior Legal Counsel

SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL – CHELTENHAM RETAIL SECTOR ROLE OVERVIEW As Senior Legal Counsel, you will: Advise on the negotiation and commercial implementation of a diverse range of contracts spanning IT, compliance, supply chain, sustainability, marketing, real estate, digital, wholesale, licensing, and franchise across global operations. Support the General Counsel in managing litigation matters. Provide practical […]
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Client Accounting Coordinator

Senior Client Accounting Coordinator Location: New York City (Hybrid) Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 Overview: A top-tier, globally recognized law firm is seeking a highly motivated Senior Client Accounting Coordinator to join their team. As the 4th largest law firm in the US and 5th largest globally, this is an excellent opportunity to work within a […]
  • Salary $75000 – $80000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 1 day ago

BD Manager Finance/Restructuring

Business Development Manager – Finance/Restructuring Location: New York City, Atlanta, Chicago Overview: A prestigious, nationally ranked law firm is currently seeking a talented and experienced Business Development Manager to join their team in the Finance/Restructuring practice area. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with a background in finance, bankruptcy, or corporate law, who are […]
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Personal Injury Attorney

Personal Injury Attorney – Fully Remote (Ohio) We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Attorney to join a well-established, midsize law firm on a fully remote basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an attorney licensed in Ohio who has a passion for plaintiff personal injury litigation and is looking for a supportive, team-oriented work […]
  • Salary $100000 – $150000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 1 day ago

Senior In-house Lawyer

A leading offshore law-firm based in Jersey are hiring for a Senior In-house Lawyer with strong compliance expertise to join the General Counsel Team. In this unique role, the successful candidate will work with the Chief Legal Officer, offering legal and governance guidance across the firms’ various partnerships and entities. Responsibilities included but not limited […]
  • Posted Posted 2 days ago
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In-House Personal Injuries/Insurance Claims Lawyer

The role will largely focus on managing a portfolio of claims across the areas of personal injuries and employer, public, motor and product liability claims. In addition, the role will involve advising on litigation strategies including any third-party involvement. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with around 5 years’ experience and expertise in […]
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BD Coordinator – International Law Firm

Growing Business Development team of a well-recognized international law firm is looking for a BD Coordinator to focus on Directories and Recognitions. Based in Hong Kong this is a regional role covering APAC markets. You will be a strong team player who is flexible and works proactively, has experience working within law firms/ professional services […]
  • Salary £2638.62 – £3694.07 per month
  • Posted Posted 3 days ago

Third-Party Risk Management Professional

Our client is looking for a Third-Party Risk Management Professional to join their team. This individual must have a deep understanding of third-party risk management principles and be comfortable speaking/giving committee presentations as it is an integral part of the role. This is a remote, full-time position with some limited travel involved. Responsibilities include the […]
  • Salary $120000 – $150000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 5 days ago

Senior Conflicts & Compliance Lawyer

As a Senior Conflicts and Compliance Lawyer, you will play a vital role in supporting various compliance programs, including new business and conflicts intake, and general regulatory risk management. You will also develop and maintain a deep understanding of legal ethics and professional responsibility rules applicable to the firm’s geographic jurisdictions, particularly those related procedures, […]
  • Salary £130000 – £150000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 5 days ago
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FS Regulation – Tier 1 International Firm – Dublin

The role will focus on all aspects of Financial Services Regulatory, advising a diverse range of regulated clients across a range of sectors including banking, MiFID, PSD2, Solvency II, IDD, and FinTech. The successful candidate will gain direct experience in all aspects of FS Regulatory, including in inspections, investigations and enforcement. Candidates at Associate (2PQE+), […]
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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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Meet our global leadership team

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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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