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 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.

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Our sectors

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

Resources

Our resources include industry news, career advice, salary guides, hiring trends and more. Insights and advice for the legal, risk and compliance community.

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.

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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.

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. 

Introducing TR Plus

TR Plus is a portfolio brand of Taylor Root, created to deliver progressive legal services in compliance, risk, privacy, investigations, regulatory and legal tech consulting.

From flexible secondments to managed workflows and legal tech advisory, TR Plus provides agile talent for progressive legal teams.


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

Experienced Lawyer – FSR

Join a Leading Financial Services Regulatory Practice in Melbourne We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a talented Associate or Senior Associate to join a growing and highly regarded Financial Services Regulatory team within a mid-tier national law firm. This is your chance to work alongside a dynamic and collaborative team, advising on […]
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Lawyer – Restructuring and Insolvency

Join a Leading Restructuring & Insolvency Practice in Melbourne We are excited to offer an exciting opportunity for a talented Associate or Senior Associate to join a dynamic and highly regarded Restructuring & Insolvency team within a leading national law firm. This is your chance to work on complex, high-stakes matters alongside a collaborative and […]
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Lawyer – Financial Services

About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity is available for a Lawyer to join a growing Financial Services Regulatory team within a well-regarded national law firm. Based in Adelaide, this role offers exposure to a wide range of regulatory and compliance matters across the financial services sector, including: Superannuation and insurance regulation Funds management and investment […]
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Corporate Senior Associate / Special Counsel

The Firm This is a leading national law firm with one of the largest corporate teams in Melbourne. They often on the other side to top tier firms on the corporate deals they work on. The matters are primarily mid market merger and acquisition deals. Clients are typically the founders of companies. This team has […]
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Associate – Construction (Front End)

Here is an opportunity to join a highly regarded construction practice in Melbourne, working on front-end construction matters. This role offers the chance to collaborate with experienced partners, engage directly with clients, and contribute to high-profile projects across a variety of sectors. About the Role We are seeking an experienced construction lawyer to advise on: […]
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  • Technology (in-house)
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Senior Legal Counsel – Technology

The Opportunity Our client is a leading financial services institution in Australia seeking a stellar technology lawyer to join a high calibre, collaborative team. The business is at the start of a tech transformation journey, so it’s an exciting time to join. You will work on high value technology transactions, and also be involved in […]
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  • Banking (in-house)
  • Financial services (in-house)

Deputy General Counsel

Leading financial services company requires a Deputy General Counsel to join expanding legal team. You will be one of a number of Deputy GCs within the organisation, each responsible for a particular area. This position falls within the group legal function, covering a wide variety of matters including but not limited to commercial contracts, procurement, […]
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Senior In-House Counsel

We’re delighted to partner with a top law firm in their search for an in-house counsel. This is a position to support the firm itself (non fee-earing) on a wide variety of matters including procurement (including IT procurement), general commercial contracts (including clients engagements), internal policies and procedures, and risk matters. You will have strong […]
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Commercial Litigation / Insolvency – Assoc / SA

π—”π—―π—Όπ˜‚π˜ π˜π—΅π—² π—₯𝗼𝗹𝗲 An exceptional opportunity has opened for a talented Associate or Senior Associate to join a leading top tier Commercial Litigation team in Melbourne. This role offers exposure to high-profile, complex matters across insolvency, restructuring, and broader commercial disputes. You’ll work closely with recognised leaders in the field on: – Complex insolvency and […]
  • Salary Up to Β£138192.49 per annum
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Partner – Commercial

I’m working on a unique Partner-level opportunity in Melbourne that might interest those with a strong commercial or commercial property practice. This isn’t your typical top-tier or mid-tier firm role. It’s with a growing, well-supported practice that’s: Backed by a large national organisation Focused on sustainable billables and genuine work-life balance Rich with untapped client […]
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