Professional services recruitment

We are a market-leading recruiter of legal, risk and compliance specialists in the professional services sector.


We are a renowned and trusted recruiter of legal, risk and compliance specialists at every level for professional services firms of every size. 

Forming long-term partnerships with professionals and businesses, we are a market leader in the sector. Whether companies are looking to hire their first lawyer or expand their compliance team 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 professions. 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

Legal counsel
Senior legal counsel
General counsel

Risk

Risk manager
Risk analyst
Risk director 
Internal auditor

  

Compliance

Compliance manager
Compliance director
Company secretary

Latest resources

  • TR Plus

Exploring legal career paths: The rise of secondments and flexible work models

  • Posted June 30, 2025
The legal profession is undergoing a quiet revolution. For decades, lawyers followed a narrow path: private practice or in-house counsel, with the ultimate goal of becoming a Partner or General Counsel. But today, a growing number of legal professionals are stepping off the traditional track—and discovering new, fulfilling ways to build their careers. At the […]
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  • TR Plus

TR Plus: Your gateway to smarter, faster legal resourcing

  • Posted June 26, 2025
In today’s fast-paced and increasingly complex legal landscape, in-house legal teams are under more pressure than ever. 📈 Workloads are growing.⏳ Resources are stretched thin.🚨 Expectations are higher than ever. Legal leaders are being asked to do more – with less. So how can you keep up without compromising quality or burning out your team? Enter: TR Plus TR Plus is […]
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  • TR Plus

Legal careers, reimagined: what flexible work looks like now

  • Posted June 26, 2025
Flexibility used to be a compromise. It meant stepping off the path, taking a pay cut, or sacrificing high-quality work. Not anymore. Today, legal professionals are reimagining what a successful career can look like—and TR Plus is helping lead the way. TR Plus is Taylor Root’s dedicated portfolio brand for flexible legal resourcing. It connects […]
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  • TR Plus

Introducing TR Plus – flexible lawyering simplified

  • Posted June 25, 2025
We are excited to announce the launch of TR Plus, a portfolio brand of Taylor Root, designed to support in-house legal teams with flexible, high-quality legal resourcing. Why Now? You may have previously worked with Taylor Root’s interim team. TR Plus builds on that legacy to offer an additional, added value service line — competing […]
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  • Career Advice

How a non-linear path can lead to rewarding legal career

  • Posted June 23, 2025
In a profession that often encourages following a well-established path, one General Counsel’s career trajectory demonstrates the value of trusting your instincts, embracing risk, and seeing each move as a stepping stone. For legal leaders contemplating a shift—whether in-house or back to private practice—his story is a timely reminder that careers don’t need to be […]
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  • General counsel

Lessons learned from hiring General Counsels for private equity funds and portfolio companies

  • Posted June 23, 2025
Hiring General Counsels for private equity (PE) funds and their portfolio companies is a critical task that requires strategic foresight, alignment with business objectives, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges in these environments. Over years of hiring GCs for both PE funds and their portfolio companies, I have detailed eight key lessons to […]
  • In-house

Taylor Root at the NextGen GC Summit, Sydney

  • Posted June 12, 2025
We are delighted to be participating in the NextGen GC Summit, taking place in Sydney on 18th and 19th June 2025. Now in its third year, the NextGen GC Summit—hosted by Law Ninjas—has firmly established itself as a premier gathering for in-house legal professionals, both regionally and globally. This two-day summit will unite General Counsel […]
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  • Career Advice

How to become an M&A Lawyer

  • Posted June 9, 2025
If you’ve read our article on what a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) Lawyer does, you’ll know this role sits at the sharp end of corporate strategy—negotiating deals, advising on structure, and navigating regulatory and commercial risks. For law students and early-career professionals, M&A offers an intellectually rewarding and fast-paced career path with global relevance. So, […]
  • Career Advice

Top 5 reasons to pursue an offshore legal career

  • Posted June 6, 2025
In today’s increasingly globalised legal landscape, offshore jurisdictions have emerged as dynamic hubs for legal professionals seeking new challenges and opportunities. Whether it’s the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, or British Virgin Islands, these financial hubs offer a unique blend of international exposure, financial reward, career growth, and lifestyle benefits. Here are the top five reasons why […]
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  • Market Insight

Q1 2025 market moves: UK senior legal leaders in financial services

  • Posted June 4, 2025
The start of 2025 has brought with it signs of renewed activity in the UK legal recruitment market—particularly for senior legal hires in financial services. Following a year of economic uncertainty and cautious hiring, the sector is showing encouraging signs of recovery. Here, we summarise data from our inaugural quarterly report on ‘market moves: UK […]
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  • Hiring advice

Hiring your first General Counsel for a private equity-backed portfolio company 

  • Posted June 4, 2025
As a legal recruiter at Taylor Root, I’ve guided numerous private equity-backed portfolio companies and their investors through the critical process of hiring their first General Counsel (GC). This pivotal hire can shape your company’s trajectory, and getting it right requires strategy, foresight and precision.  A GC in a PE-backed business is far more than […]
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  • Career Advice

What does an M&A Lawyer do?

  • Posted June 4, 2025
In the fast-paced world of business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are pivotal moments that can redefine entire industries. These complex corporate transactions involve the consolidation of companies or assets, often aiming for growth, competitive advantage, or diversification. At the heart of these high-stakes deals is the M&A lawyer, a key player who ensures that every […]

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