Corporate and commercial

We are a market-leading legal, risk and compliance search and recruitment consultancy for corporate and commercial businesses with unrivalled global reach. 

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Trusted legal, risk and compliance search and recruitment in the corporate and commercial sectors  

Corporate and commercial businesses operate across a wide range of industries, each with its own legal and regulatory demands. We support clients across this full landscape, recruiting legal, risk, compliance and governance professionals who understand the complexities of their sector.

Forming long-term partnerships with professionals and businesses, we are regarded as the market leader for in-house legal, risk and compliance recruitment. Whether companies are looking to hire their first Lawyer or expand their governance function internationally, we are a trusted consultancy with an impeccable reputation. 

Retail and consumer

Fashion, luxury, FMCG, e-commerce and consumer goods

Real estate and construction

Property developers, construction and infrastructure

Case studies

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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

We are a legal, risk and compliance specialist search and recruitment consultancy, dedicated to the legal, risk and compliance profession. 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

TR_Global in-house report 2025 - Portrait cover

We are delighted to share with you our 2025-2026 global in-house legal market report and salary guide.

The global in-house legal market continues to evolve rapidly, navigating a complex landscape with both challenges and opportunities. This year’s report addresses several critical factors shaping the market.

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  • Posted January 15, 2026
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UK in-house legal recruitment market update Q1

  • Posted January 15, 2026
Corporate and commercial Year on year, Q4 2025 shows a more selective hiring landscape, with overall activity tracking around 23% lower than the same period in 2024. Several sectors however demonstrated strong momentum. Technology recorded a 17% uplift, continuing its pattern as a consistent driver of demand, particularly for roles linked to digital transformation. Media, […]
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Evolving incentives in private equity: The future of carried interest and co-investment

  • Posted January 8, 2026
Private equity (PE) has always relied on powerful reward mechanisms to attract and retain top talent. Carried interest and co-investment have been the cornerstones of that model for decades. But the ground is shifting, and not just because of market forces. Legal and regulatory changes are reshaping how these incentives work, and for General Counsels […]
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Does a Chief Legal Officer need IPO experience for a successful IPO? What the data tells us

  • Posted January 8, 2026
This article has been co-authored by Dylan Marvin, Chief Customer Officer and former Chief Legal Officer at Cision, to explore whether prior IPO experience truly predicts better outcomes, or if the data tells a different story. Does prior IPO experience actually matter? A company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the culmination of many years of […]

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