Interim Senior Lawyer hired within two weeks

The challenge

A FTSE 250 listed services company engaged Taylor Root to source candidates for an interim Senior Lawyer role within their UK and Europe legal team. The role was to backfill an internal transfer and they needed someone who was able to join relatively quickly. Timing was of the essence. The employer was looking for candidates with a breadth of legal expertise, strong team management experience, internal stakeholder management experience and solid commercial acumen.  

The solution

In the first instance, Taylor Root collaborated with the wider in-house team of permanent and interim consultants to ensure we were covering all available candidates within our network. Focusing on candidates who could start a role imminently, we were able to quickly build a long list of candidates to target. We then screened candidates appropriately and sent across a concise shortlist of six candidates who met all the required criteria.  

The client selected three candidates to interview and all interviews were conducted over a two-week period. The interview process was run in a timely and communicative manner to keep all parties engaged and updated, resulting in a positive experience for both employer and candidate. 

The outcome

After a brief but extensive interview process, our client successfully appointed a Senior Lawyer who was able to start relatively quickly, allowing for a handover period with the incumbent Lawyer. Furthermore, the efficiency and transparency of the recruitment process ensured that unsuccessful applicants had a positive experience, having been kept informed at every step of the process. 

Client testimonial

“Taylor Root ran a very efficient and thorough process for a key hire within our legal team. We were impressed by the high calibre of candidates that Clare McCallum presented and the speed and efficiency in which the process took place. Based on our positive experience working with Taylor Root for this and other roles, we would have no hesitation using Taylor Root’s permanent or interim team for further appointments.”

  • Chief Legal & Risk Officer, UK & Europe | FTSE 250 Listed International Services Company