Banking and financial services

Our legal, risk and compliance recruitment teams support banking and financial services businesses to hire the highest quality talent in the market.

Explore Banking and financial services recruitment


From emerging fintechs to the world’s biggest banks, we have partnered with some of the world’s leading companies over the past three decades as they have built and expanded their in-house legal, risk and compliance functions. 

Forming long-term partnerships with professionals and businesses, we are a market leader in the sector. Whether companies are looking to hire their first lawyer or expand their risk team internationally, we are a trusted consultancy with an impeccable reputation. 

benefits

By choosing to work with us, you will benefit from: 

Genuine global reach

Our 13 global offices have completed projects in more than 55 locations.  Through our extensive network we can consistently deliver in your search for talent  

An unrivalled track record

We are a recruitment partner you can trust

Market longevity

We pioneered the first recruitment consultancies in numerous global locations. We offer local market knowledge on a global scale

Focused expertise

Focused expertise. We are a legal, risk and compliance specialist search and recruitment consultancy, dedicated to the legal, risk and compliance professions. We speak your language and understand your markets 

Tailored services

We tailor our services to suit your needs and goals. Typically, they include contingent and retained search, permanent, temporary and interim recruitment as well as consultancy solutions 


Roles we typically recruit for include: 

Legal

Global general counsel  
General counsel  
Legal director  
Head of legal  
Interim general counsel  
Interim head of legal  
Senior legal counsel  
Legal counsel 
Interim legal counsel 
Contract manager
Paralegal

Risk

Chief risk officer
Risk director
Head of risk  
Risk manager 
Quantitative manager  
Risk analyst  
Quantitative analyst
Senior market risk analyst
Market risk project manager 
Credit manager  
Special counsel

  

Compliance

Chief compliance officer 
Compliance director  
Head of compliance  
Head of data protection  
Compliance manager  
Compliance analyst
Conflicts analyst 

Global in-house legal market report 2023/2024

The global in-house legal market is a complex and dynamic environment and is facing a myriad of challenges and opportunities. This report addresses a number of factors affecting the market including the growing focus on ESG and regulatory compliance and the adoption of generative AI.

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  • Career Advice

How to determine an interim market rate for in-house lawyers 

  • Posted October 22, 2024
Contents  Introduction If you’re contemplating interim opportunities for the first time in a while, you might be considering how to best calculate your market rate. The key to ensuring that you’re paid fairly depends on two factors:  1. Your years of experience or what your last assignment paid  2. The market rate of the job […]
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  • In-house

In-house legal recruitment market update Q4

  • Posted October 22, 2024
Corporate and commercial The corporate and commercial legal hiring landscape reflects ongoing economic challenges, with a slight decline in vacancies compared to the same quarter last year, although only by 5%. The media, energy and retail industries experienced a notable downturn, with vacancies dropping by 20%. However, we saw a positive shift for the not-for-profit […]
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  • Video

Webinar replay: AI within the boardroom

  • Posted October 17, 2024
As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of business, one undeniable force continues to reshape the way we operate: artificial intelligence (AI). In today’s boardrooms, discussions surrounding AI implementation have become commonplace, with promises of efficiency, innovation and competitive advantage. However, alongside these opportunities come critical considerations of safety, ethics and legal compliance. It falls upon […]
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Taylor Root UK Trustee Network: An interview with Fleur Al Jayousi

  • Posted October 16, 2024
As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Partner, Sarah Ingwersen recently spoke to Fleur Al Jayousi Chair of Board of Trustees at TAG Youth Club, Trustee at Kingston Educational Trust and Advisory Board Member at Be the Business. What does your charity do? I am a Trustee of a Multi-Academy […]

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