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. 

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

  • 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 5 days ago
  • Charity/non-profit/third sector
  • Education

Senior Legal Counsel

The Opportunity This is a great opportunity for a legal counsel to join the legal team of a large not-for profit in the education sector, during a period of significant expansion. Key Responsibilities Providing pragmatic and business-focused solutions to legal issues Advising the Executive Leadership Team, senior system and school leadership and Board on legal […]
  • Posted Posted 3 weeks ago

Legal Document Reviewer

About the role A premier, Tier 1 Australian law firm is seeking Document Reviewers to support their Litigation team in Melbourne on a contractual/temp basis. You will be working on large-scale review projects within a team, reviewing documentation for discovery and determining issues regarding relevancy and privilege. The firm is seeking candidates with previous document […]
  • Posted Posted 1 month ago
  • Law firm

Senior Associate – Construction/Renewables

The firm Our client, an international law firm who would be considered a “mid-tier” in the Australian market, is looking to add a senior construction lawyer to its construction/renewables practice. We have met the partner and have already helped a junior move into the team and feedback has been excellent. Their Senior Associate has been […]
  • Posted Posted 1 month ago

Meet our Australia team

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