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  

From tech start-ups and scale ups to FTSE and Fortune listed companies, 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 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. 

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 

Latest insight

Global in-house market report 2022

Welcome to the Taylor Root 2022 Global in-house market report. In what has once again been an unprecedented year, we felt that it was more vital than ever that our annual commentary on the in-house market was being informed not only by our global team of specialist consultants but also by you, our global in-house community.

The SR Group launches Keller West to drive recruitment of senior IT talent

  • Posted September 27, 2023
Introduction of specialist IT division arrives at crucial time amid industry talent shortages. London, 18 September 2023 The SR Group, a globally acclaimed search and recruitment business today announces the launch of its specialist IT consultancy, Keller West, to drive the acquisition of senior IT talent. The new brand will initially focus on the DACH […]
  • Career Advice

Legal hiring trends in Asia Pacific tech landscape – A 2023 insight

  • Posted September 26, 2023
2023 offers in-house lawyers challenges and opportunities, with reduced hiring due to economic slowdown, offset by increased demand in specialised legal know-how from major tech companies. A shift in demand: Compared to the previous year, there is a noticeable decrease in legal hiring across the tech sector. This shift is primarily attributed to macro-economic headwinds, […]
  • General counsel

Leading Beyond Law: The Changing role of General Counsel

  • Posted September 25, 2023
Taylor Root recently attended an insightful and entertaining panel discussion at The Legal 500 (Legalease) GC Summit Netherlands 2023. The ‘Leading Beyond Law: The Changing role of General Counsel consisted of two very engaging General Counsel panelists; Olga Prokopovych & Mischa Menheere who shared with us the following key takeaways. Taylor Root’s Amsterdam office were extremely proud to sponsor this conference […]
  • Career Advice

Taylor Root UK Trustee Network: An interview with Aurea Garrido, Warner Bros Discovery

  • Posted September 22, 2023
As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Partner, Sarah Ingwersen recently spoke to Aurea Garrido about her time as a Trustee for Theatre Peckham. Aurea is VP Associate General Counsel, Warner Bros Discovery, News and Sports division. What does your Trustee organisation do? Theatre Peckham is a learning theatre that champions […]

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