Tobias Herweijer

Senior Director | In-house Legal and Compliance

Belgien, Deutschland, Luxemburg, Niederlande

Tobias is a specialist in recruiting in-house (senior) legal and compliance professionals across continental Europe. He and his team work with businesses across a variety of sectors including FMCG, manufacturing, (renewable) energy, chemicals, financial services and logistics.

After graduating with an LLM from Leiden University, Tobias began his legal recruitment career at a global recruitment firm in 2014. He then joined Taylor Root in 2019, building and expanding his team to support the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. He also spent time in Frankfurt, supporting businesses in the DACH and Nordic regions.

Energy

Senior Legal Counsel

Our client is a leading international energy company, with a strong presence in trading, logistics and commercial operations. The organization operates in a fast-paced, regulated environment and places high value on commercially focussed legal expertise to support its strategic and operational goals. About the role: The Senior Legal Counsel – Trading is a senior member […]

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tobias’s Insights

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A guide to securing a Junior Legal Counsel position in the Netherlands: CV and interview insights

Posted September 30, 2025

If you’re aiming to secure a Junior Legal Counsel position with an in-house legal team in the Netherlands, your journey starts with a well-crafted CV and continues through a confident interview performance. Dutch employers value clarity, authenticity, and relevance at every stage of the application process. This guide will help you prepare a CV that […]

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What impact will AI have on the junior Lawyer role? And what it means for your legal team structure

Posted September 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in the legal industry – it’s already reshaping how legal services are delivered, how legal work is structured and how legal teams are built. For in-house legal teams in the Netherlands, the rise of AI tools is having a profound impact on junior Lawyer roles and the […]

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How European businesses are losing time, money and talent trying to hire alone

Posted Juli 28, 2025

Hiring the right legal and compliance talent quickly is imperative. Yet across Europe, many businesses are still relying on outdated, manual recruitment processes that slow them down and cost more than they realise. Interview scheduling is draining time and resources Coordinating interviews may seem like a minor task, but it’s one of the most time-consuming […]

Global Legal Leader Insight Series – Catelijne Engering

Posted Juni 12, 2020

Taylor Root reached out to its global network to exploring the initial challenges faced by businesses and impact on legal functions during the Covid-19 global pandemic. We spoke with Catelijne Engering, Legal Director at CH Robinson who shared her experience. Apart from the financial impact what are the top two challenges your business has faced […]