We are a global legal, risk and compliance search and recruitment consultancy.

Forming lasting partnerships with our clients and candidates, we are constantly evolving and continue to shape the world’s legal, risk and compliance markets. 

Taylor Root in Australia

A trusted name in legal, risk and compliance search and recruitment, we are a trusted advisor to companies, firms and professionals globally. From our offices in Australia, we connect the best talent with leading businesses and law firms across Australia, New Zealand and beyond.

Our specialisms

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. 

Law firms

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

Risk

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

Compliance

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

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Our services

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.

Our sectors

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

Resources

Our resources, including industry news, career advice, salary guides, hiring trends and more, offer insights for our clients and for legal, risk and compliance professionals.

Job search

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.

Our events

Our in-person and virtual sessions cover a range of thought leadership topics as well as events which offer the legal, risk and compliance community an opportunity to come together.

Meet our team

Our legal, risk and compliance teams are experienced specialists who have extensive knowledge of their markets.


We are delighted to present the Taylor Root Australia in-house legal market report and salary guide 2022-2023.

Competition to attract and retain legal talent in-house in Australia reached new levels in 2022. Recruiting and retaining top talent was, and continues to be, the strongest indicator of a company’s culture, benefits, and success.

Latest Jobs

  • Asset management
  • Real estate (in-house)

Legal Counsel – Property

The Opportunity Our client, headquartered in Europe, boasts a range of accommodation options for their guests all over the world. This is a great opportunity for a 4-8 year PAE lawyer to join the Australian legal team to support the Pacific region, providing legal advice to all areas of the business, focusing predominately on strata […]
  • Posted Posted 16 hours ago
  • Real estate (in-house)

Property Lawyer

The Opportunity Our client is recruiting for a property lawyer to join a large legal team of long-standing counsel with a well-regarded industry supplier. Key Responsibilities Working across all property transactional and property leasing matters Preparing, reviewing, negotiating, amending, and renewing leases Providing commercial and legal advice in relation to all aspects of property, including […]
  • Posted Posted 17 hours ago
  • Asset management
  • Real estate (in-house)

Legal Counsel – Property

The Opportunity Our client, headquartered in Europe, boasts a range of accommodation options for their guests all over the world. This is a great opportunity for a 4-8 year PAE lawyer to join the Australian legal team to support the Pacific region, providing legal advice to all areas of the business, focusing predominately on strata […]
  • Posted Posted 4 days ago

Meet our Australia team

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