Federica Volpe

Resourcer | In-house Legal

Federica is part of the Taylor Root team in Amsterdam. Her focus is on in-house legal and compliance professionals within the Netherlands. Her area of recruitment expertise focuses on compliance officers, analysts, managers; legal counsels, senior legal counsels; privacy and data protection officers, analyst and managers. She is naturally curious and very interested in connecting with new people every day.

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How European regulatory change is reshaping legal hiring in private equity

Posted Juli 7, 2026

Contents Key insights European private equity has always operated across borders, but the challenges facing legal teams are changing. While navigating multiple jurisdictions remains important, the bigger issue for many investors, portfolio companies and management teams is preparing for a wave of regulatory developments that will shape transactions, governance and value creation over the coming […]

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What data centre investment means for infrastructure lawyers

Posted Juli 3, 2026

Contents Key insights Over the past decade, infrastructure investment has undergone a quiet but profound transformation. Traditionally anchored in assets such as roads, ports, and utilities, infrastructure funds are now allocating significant capital to digital assets: most notably, data centres. This shift has been driven by the exponential growth of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, streaming […]

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European in-house legal market update Q3

Posted Juli 1, 2026

Contents Key insights Speaking with clients and candidates across Europe this quarter, there is a clear sense that in-house legal teams are operating in a more complex and more visible environment than even a year ago. Shifting regulation, geopolitical pressure and ongoing economic uncertainty are reshaping both hiring priorities and the role of legal within […]

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Public, private or PE-backed business: what’s the difference for a GC in Europe?

Posted Juni 26, 2026

Contents Share Key insights The title may stay the same, but the role of a general counsel can look very different depending on ownership structure. A GC operating within a listed multinational faces a very different set of expectations to one supporting a founder-led private business or a private equity-backed portfolio company. Across Europe, these differences are becoming more pronounced as organisations […]

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Thinking around corners: a private equity GC’s view on anticipating risk

Posted Juni 25, 2026

Contents Key insights Nikki Newton sat down with Bryn Grassia Jones, General Counsel at Salica, to talk about the realities of operating as a GC in a VC and growth fund environment, and why the ability to anticipate risk, rather than simply react to it, has become one of the most important qualities in the […]

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What UK tech firms look for in in-house legal hires

Posted Juni 25, 2026

Contents Key insights The UK technology sector has evolved significantly over the past decade, and so too have expectations of in-house lawyers. While technical legal excellence remains important, the most successful technology companies are increasingly seeking lawyers who can serve as strategic business partners, support growth agendas, and navigate rapidly evolving regulatory frameworks. When hiring […]

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Moving up, across or repositioning: Strategic moves for UK law firm careers

Posted Juni 22, 2026

Contents Key insights For junior and mid-level lawyers in the UK, the next move is less about leaving a firm and more about positioning your career for what comes next. By this stage, you’ve already built a strong technical foundation within the UK market. The question is no longer simply “where can I go?” but […]

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How to build a career in legal operations

Posted Juni 18, 2026

Contents Key insights Legal operations is one of the most interesting career paths in in-house legal today because it sits at the point where legal advice, business strategy, technology and process improvement all meet. For junior professionals, that makes it a particularly strong route into a long-term in-house legal career. You do not need to […]

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What makes a legal consultant effective in-house (and why it sometimes doesn’t work)

Posted Juni 17, 2026

Contents Share Key insights When in-house legal teams need support, it’s rarely planned. Workload spikes, someone’s off sick, a permanent hire is delayed, or a project suddenly needs more focus. In those moments, the priority is immediate: reduce pressure, keep work moving, and avoid disruption to the business. That often means finding flexible talent quickly, […]