Appointing a deputy general counsel for EMEA and APAC: a pivotal first legal hire

Background

Berkeley Research Group, LLC (BRG) is a global consulting firm supporting leading organisations across disputes and investigations, corporate finance, and strategy and operations.

BRG engaged us to support a pivotal hire: their first legal position outside the US. The role would oversee legal matters across the EMEA and APAC regions and work closely with senior management, practice leaders, and consultants to support the firm’s global operations.

The challenge

The brief called for a lawyer capable of building relationships across multiple business lines and geographies, with experience gained in a comparable consulting or professional services environment.

Identifying a candidate with the right cultural fit,  particularly someone familiar with US‑headquartered organisations, was essential. The search took place against a highly competitive market backdrop.

The solution

BRG engaged Taylor Root on a retained basis to ensure a comprehensive and strategic search across the market. We conducted extensive market mapping across EMEA and APAC, focusing on candidates with relevant international experience and a strong understanding of US‑headquartered organisations.

Leveraging Karolina’s extensive sector expertise, insight into the consulting landscape and extensive network, we were able to quickly identify and engage high‑calibre candidates. We also drew on Taylor Root’s global reach and cross‑sector presence in the legal market, enabling us to benchmark talent effectively and deliver a tailored shortlist aligned with BRG’s technical, cultural, and geographical requirements.

The outcome

From initial instruction to offer acceptance, the process was completed in under two months. Following interviews, we secured the preferred candidate within two weeks, ensuring BRG had the expertise they needed to support their expanding international operations.

Our appointment has contributed to strengthening BRG’s legal capability outside the US, and we remain a trusted partner for future legal and risk‑related hiring needs across the firm’s global footprint.