{"id":102456,"date":"2025-04-14T08:36:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T08:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/?p=102456"},"modified":"2026-06-23T16:01:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T16:01:14","slug":"your-first-legal-hire-in-private-equity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/de\/hiring-advice\/your-first-legal-hire-in-private-equity\/","title":{"rendered":"Your first legal hire in private equity: Scaling the right way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide post-content-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The topic of culture has never been more critical in hiring discussions, particularly when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/our-sectors\/private-equity-and-venture-capital\/\">recruiting in-house legal teams in private equity firms<\/a> and portfolio companies, who are increasingly recognising that&nbsp;businesses thrive through the right hires.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nowhere is this more important than in legal, where&nbsp;your first hire sets the foundation&nbsp;for how risk is managed, deals are executed, and growth is scaled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-getting-your-first-legal-hire-right\">Getting your first legal hire right<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bringing in the first legal hire in your PE firm isn\u2019t just about finding someone who can handle contracts, regulatory matters, and risk &#8211; it\u2019s about hiring someone who can&nbsp;build&nbsp;the function, shape strategy, and scale with the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/roles-we-recruit\/general-counsel\/\">General Counsel<\/a> or Head of Legal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Defines<\/strong>&nbsp;the legal strategy in line with business objectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Influences<\/strong>&nbsp;leadership decisions, ensuring risk is managed proactively, not reactively<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lays the foundation<\/strong>&nbsp;for future legal hires, setting the tone for culture and team structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scales with the business<\/strong>, evolving from a solo legal operator to a leader building a legal team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hiring someone who merely ticks technical boxes can be a costly mistake.&nbsp;You need a legal leader who understands growth, can adapt and will drive the business forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scaling-legal-the-right-way\">Scaling legal the right way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first legal hire is just the beginning. As your business grows, so do its legal needs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/market-insight\/in-house\/scaling-up-an-in-house-legal-team\/\">Scaling your in-house legal team successfully<\/a> means knowing when to invest in additional legal talent &#8211; whether that\u2019s expanding the in-house team or leveraging external counsel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best legal teams are built with&nbsp;proactive&nbsp;hiring strategies, not reactive ones. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your first legal hire is overwhelmed, firefighting, or struggling to embed legal into commercial decision-making, the business is already playing catch-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A strategic approach to scaling legal ensures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legal remains a&nbsp;business enabler, not just a compliance function<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risk is managed&nbsp;before&nbsp;it becomes a problem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The company is structured for long-term success, particularly in high-growth environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-s-not-just-who-you-hire-it-s-how-you-hire\">It\u2019s not just who you hire &#8211; it\u2019s how you hire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A well-structured, engaging approach to hiring ensures candidates don\u2019t just feel assessed &#8211; they feel&nbsp;bought in.&nbsp;The best legal talent wants to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How does the legal function integrate into business strategy?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will they have a seat at the leadership table?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What opportunities exist to&nbsp;grow with the company?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where having the right search partner makes all the difference.&nbsp;The best talent isn\u2019t always actively looking.&nbsp;A strategic search widens the scope beyond the obvious, ensuring you find individuals who align with your firm\u2019s values, work ethic and long-term ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-culture-the-key-to-attracting-and-retaining-talent\">Culture: The key to attracting and retaining talent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/market-insight\/general-counsel\/how-to-describe-your-company-culture-in-a-way-that-attracts-top-talent\/\">Culture should be at the heart of every hiring strategy.<\/a> If it\u2019s not, you risk losing &#8211; or never attracting &#8211; the very legal talent that will drive your business forward. Those first hires shape your leadership team, influence decision-making and set the tone for future growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thriving businesses aren\u2019t built&nbsp;just&nbsp;on capital. They\u2019re built on&nbsp;talent.&nbsp;Investing in the right legal leadership &#8211; at the right time &#8211; ensures your business is positioned not just to grow, but to scale&nbsp;sustainably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-1-10-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 32%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1\" id=\"h-download-now-a-playbook-for-gcs-in-private-equity-and-portfolio-companies\"><strong>Download now: A playbook for GCs in private equity and portfolio companies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sr-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-practical-insights-for-gcs-in-private-equity-explore-expert-perspectives-and-real-world-advice-on-legal-leadership-value-creation-team-building-and-exit-readiness\">Explore expert perspectives and real-world advice on legal leadership, value creation, team building and exit readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/report\/the-art-of-legal-leadership-a-playbook-for-gcs-in-private-equity-and-portfolio-companies\/\">Download guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/06\/TR_The-art-of-legal-leadership-2026_Cover-1-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-121836 size-full\" 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style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-author\" id=\"block_dd9308bff15f283d7f30570d55c5f636\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Author<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--people\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--person post-580 hd_person type-hd_person status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry hd_person_role_type-permanent hd_person_sector-banking-and-financial-services hd_person_seniority-managing-director hd_person_specialism-in-house hd_person_location-london hd_person_location-uk\" id=\"block_dd9308bff15f283d7f30570d55c5f636-person-580\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card--person__inner\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/de\/consultants\/nikki-newton\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/01\/Nikki-Newton-300x300.jpg\" class=\"card__image test\" alt=\"Headshot of Nikki Newton\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, (max-width: 781px) 50vw, (max-width: 1023px) 40vw, (max-width: 1200px) 25vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/01\/Nikki-Newton-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/01\/Nikki-Newton-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/01\/Nikki-Newton-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/01\/Nikki-Newton.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__titles\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/de\/consultants\/nikki-newton\/\">Nikki Newton<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/de\/consultants\/nikki-newton\/\">Managing Director | In-house Legal | Banking and Financial Services<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__location\">London, UK<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__email\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--email\" href=\"mailto:nikkinewton@taylorroot.com\">nikkinewton@taylorroot.com<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__tel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--tel\" href=\"tel:+442073322469\">+44 20 7332 2469<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__linkedin\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nikkinewton\/\">Connect<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-jobs is-style-reduced alignwide\" id=\"block_22f482fe35af45555d3e52c35683102e\" 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client, a highly regarded international City law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor (ideally 3-6 PQE) to join its London office on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The position has arisen to provide cover during a period of parental leave, and is expected [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__salary meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Salary<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">GBP100000 &#8211; GBP120000 per annum<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Ver\u00f6ffentlicht vor 16 Stunden<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-127685 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry job_position_featured\" id=\"block_22f482fe35af45555d3e52c35683102e-job-127685\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/de\/job\/employment-legal-counsel-127685\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Management consulting<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Employment Legal Counsel<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Leading professional services company seeking an experienced employment lawyer to join their highly skilled in-house legal team in London. This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team, with an interesting and broad spread of contentious and non-contentious employment work on offer. They are looking for an adept and experienced employment lawyer [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__salary meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Salary<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Generous benefits package<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Ver\u00f6ffentlicht vor 20 Stunden<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-127680 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_22f482fe35af45555d3e52c35683102e-job-127680\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/de\/job\/legal-counsel-127680\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Media\/entertainment<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Fixed term contract<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Legal Counsel<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Legal Counsel &#8211; 6 Month FTC London | Hybrid | Full-time or 3-4 days per week | Salary depending on working pattern and experience | Immediate start We are working with a well-established media and information business looking to appoint an experienced Legal Counsel on an initial 6-month fixed term contract. Joining an established in-house [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Ver\u00f6ffentlicht vor 20 Stunden<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-127675 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_22f482fe35af45555d3e52c35683102e-job-127675\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/de\/job\/asset-finance-shipping-finance-associate-127675\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Law firm<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Asset Finance \/ Shipping Finance Associate<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Asset Finance \/ Shipping Finance Associate, 2-5 PQE About the Firm This elite global law firm is internationally recognised for its strength in complex, cross-border transactions and market-leading finance work. Operating across nearly 50 offices worldwide, the firm combines first-rate English and US law capabilities to deliver seamless advice to major financial institutions, corporates, lessors, [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Ver\u00f6ffentlicht vor 20 Stunden<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-127669 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_22f482fe35af45555d3e52c35683102e-job-127669\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/de\/job\/private-wealth-disputes-associate-3-6-pqe-127669\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Private Wealth Disputes Associate, 3-6 PQE<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Private Wealth Disputes Associate, 3-6 PQE About the Firm This leading private wealth boutique has earned a reputation for excellence across the full spectrum of private client, trust, and related contentious work. With a client base comprising ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and trustees, the firm combines City-level quality with a close-knit, collegiate culture. The Role [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Ver\u00f6ffentlicht vor 21 Stunden<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-127664 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_22f482fe35af45555d3e52c35683102e-job-127664\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/de\/job\/private-client-associate-4-5-pqe-127664\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Law firm<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Private Client Associate, 4-5 PQE<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Private Client Associate, 4-5 PQE About the Firm A highly regarded private client firm offering market-leading expertise in wealth structuring, succession planning, and cross-border tax matters for high-net-worth individuals and families. The team is known for its sophisticated, discreet service and strong international outlook, working with clients at the forefront of global wealth management. The [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Ver\u00f6ffentlicht vor 21 Stunden<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-posts is-template-grid alignwide\" id=\"block_8ed629857235e8bbf6f63a6240375bc3\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Featured Content<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow eyebrow-group__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hd-block-posts__button button wp-block-button__link eyebrow-group__link\" href=\"#\">See all news<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--posts\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--post post-100432 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-progression category-general-counsel category-in-house category-private-equity tag-professional-development\" id=\"block_8ed629857235e8bbf6f63a6240375bc3-job-100432\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/de\/market-insight\/general-counsel\/five-steps-to-securing-a-gc-role-in-private-equity\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-2156938078-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"businessman discussing ideas on a briefing at meeting room.\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-2156938078-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-2156938078-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-2156938078-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">Five steps to securing a GC role in private equity<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">M\u00e4rz 10, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">As the demands on General Counsels (GCs) within private equity continue to evolve, legal leaders must now bring far more than technical expertise to the table. From mastering complex deal structures to influencing firm-wide strategy, today\u2019s GCs are pivotal to the success of investment firms and their portfolio companies. Drawing on decades of experience in [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-100421 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-general-counsel category-in-house category-moving-jobs category-private-equity\" id=\"block_8ed629857235e8bbf6f63a6240375bc3-job-100421\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/de\/market-insight\/general-counsel\/compensation-for-gcs-in-private-equity\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Detail_Confident-Presenter-Leading-Business-Seminar-with-Engaging-Speech_GettyImages-2174029853-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"A confident presenter addresses an audience during a business seminar, highlighting her engaging speech. The enthusiastic participants raise their hands for questions.\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Detail_Confident-Presenter-Leading-Business-Seminar-with-Engaging-Speech_GettyImages-2174029853-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Detail_Confident-Presenter-Leading-Business-Seminar-with-Engaging-Speech_GettyImages-2174029853-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">General Counsel compensation in UK private equity: key changes and how to secure the right package<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">M\u00e4rz 3, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">The role of General Counsel (GC) in UK private equity firms is evolving fast. What was once largely a risk and compliance function has become central to deal strategy, fund operations and value creation. As a result, compensation structures are beginning to reflect this shift, though there is no one-size-fits-all model. Packages are evolving beyond [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-100605 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-general-counsel category-in-house\" id=\"block_8ed629857235e8bbf6f63a6240375bc3-job-100605\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/de\/market-insight\/in-house\/building-an-in-house-legal-team-in-fintech\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_1382662754-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Business Project team working together at sunny meeting room at office.Brainstorming process concept\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_1382662754-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_1382662754-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_1382662754-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_1382662754-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">Five priorities for building an in-house legal team in fintech<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Februar 17, 2024<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">In today&#8217;s rapidly changing business landscape, having a legal function that is both diverse and well-rounded is crucial for driving innovation, managing risk and enabling strategic growth. The insights shared by Anastasia Evans, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary at\u202fIFX Payments,\u202fDipali Sahni, General Counsel at DEMICA and\u202fEhsan Haque, Head of UK Legal and Compliance at [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-101760 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-general-counsel category-hiring-advice category-in-house tag-building-your-legal-team hd_author-georgia-morgan-wynne\" id=\"block_8ed629857235e8bbf6f63a6240375bc3-job-101760\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/de\/hiring-advice\/the-first-hire-for-a-gc-in-a-private-equity-backed-business\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-1065374710-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Young business woman looking at laptop when listening to mature coworker\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-1065374710-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-1065374710-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-1065374710-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/GettyImages-1065374710-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">Key considerations for a GC&#8217;s first hire in a PE firm or PE-backed business<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">M\u00e4rz 19, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">As the first General Counsel (GC) in a private equity (PE) firm or PE-backed business, one of the most critical decisions you will face is who to hire for your in-house legal team. With multiple competing priorities, including commercial demands, rapid growth and investor expectations, it can be challenging to know where to begin. 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What does this mean for legal hiring in 2025?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">M\u00e4rz 4, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">After a tumultuous few years, private equity (PE) regained momentum in 2024, with deal activity rebounding in the US. Total deal value surged by 19% year-over-year, reaching $839 billion, while deal count rose by 13%, reflecting renewed confidence across various sectors. However, the year wasn&#8217;t without its complexities, with a Q4 slowdown hinting at cautious [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-102600 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hiring-advice category-private-equity tag-portfolio-companies tag-private-equity hd_author-nikki-newton\" id=\"block_8ed629857235e8bbf6f63a6240375bc3-job-102600\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/de\/market-insight\/private-equity\/effective-legal-hiring-in-pe-the-role-of-strong-portfolio-relationships\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Detail_Three-smartly-dressed-people-walkng-and-talking-outside_shutterstock_1102049249-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Three smartly dressed people walking and talking outside\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Detail_Three-smartly-dressed-people-walkng-and-talking-outside_shutterstock_1102049249-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Detail_Three-smartly-dressed-people-walkng-and-talking-outside_shutterstock_1102049249-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Detail_Three-smartly-dressed-people-walkng-and-talking-outside_shutterstock_1102049249-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/04\/Detail_Three-smartly-dressed-people-walkng-and-talking-outside_shutterstock_1102049249-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">Effective legal hiring in PE: The role of strong portfolio relationships<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">April 9, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">In the competitive world of private equity (PE), hiring the right legal talent is crucial for navigating complex transactions, regulatory changes and investor expectations. The relationship between PE firms and their portfolio companies (portcos) plays a pivotal role in this context, directly impacting the success of legal hiring and overall strategic alignment. 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