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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, […]

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Navigating the transition – finding the perfect moment for private practice lawyers to dive into the in-house world

Posted July 18, 2023

Transitioning from private practice to the captivating realm of in-house lawyering is a well-trodden path for legal professionals. Among the myriad questions pondered by lawyers considering this transition, one question resonates the loudest – when is the most opportune moment to embark on this transformative journey? It is often said in the legal market that […]

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The GC as Trustee: How can both General Counsel and a not-for-profit benefit?

Posted July 13, 2023

Watch the webinar in full below As part of our Trustee Network series of events, Taylor Root has partnered with Indigo Volunteers to explore the value General Counsel bring to the charity trustee role. The role of the trustee can be hugely rewarding and provides opportunities to add value to a charity through the sharing […]

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My #TaylorRootJourney – Miya Toh

Posted July 10, 2023

As part of our ‘My #TaylorRootJourney’ series, we spoke with Miya Toh, Associate Director and Head of Risk and Compliance in Singapore who spoke about her career in recruitment and journey with us so far. Miya shares with us what she enjoys most about recruitment and working at Taylor Root – and her key advice […]

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How to ace your law firm interview: five expert tips for landing your next legal role

Posted April 17, 2023

Interviews are a necessary evil when it comes to any successful legal career. Regardless of whether you’re a recent law school graduate, paralegal, solicitor or senior legal professional, interviews are unavoidable in your pursuit of career progression. A career in law is challenging and rewarding but highly competitive – so the following hints and tips […]

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How to move your legal career around the globe – Information for Australian Lawyers

Posted April 12, 2023

We recently held our “How to move your legal career around the globe with Taylor Root – Information for Australian Lawyers” webinar, hosted by Hayden Gordine and Samantha Jones, from our Australian office. The session covered the UK and US legal market updates, current demand for Australian-qualified lawyers, visas and qualifications, overseas salaries, career development […]

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Move your legal career around the globe with Taylor Root – Information for New Zealand Lawyers

Posted April 4, 2023

We recently held our “Move your legal career around the globe with Taylor Root – Information for New Zealand Lawyers” webinar, hosted by Hayden Gordine and Sean Murphy, from our Australian office. The session discussed the current legal job markets in Australia, the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Dubai, career development opportunities whilst working overseas, […]

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The GC as Trustee: How can both General Counsel and a not-for-profit benefit?

Posted July 13, 2023

Watch the webinar in full below As part of our Trustee Network series of events, Taylor Root has partnered with Indigo Volunteers to explore the value General Counsel bring to the charity trustee role. The role of the trustee can be hugely rewarding and provides opportunities to add value to a charity through the sharing […]

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General Counsel roundtable: AI and DEI in insurance

Tue, 30 April 2024 8:30 am – 10:30 am

We are excited to be holding our inaugural breakfast for legal leaders in the insurance sector. Hosted by the Taylor Root in-house legal recruitment experts Nikki Newton, Emma Coulter and Karolina Mikulicz-Church and led by Mary Bowie, Lead Legal Counsel UK at Wakam, our session will cover: If you would like to attend, please contact […]

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Breakfast roundtable: General Counsel in tech

Thu, 9 May 2024 8:30 am – 10:30 am

We are excited to be holding another one of our General Counsel events for legal leaders in the technology sector. Hosted by the Taylor Root in-house legal recruitment experts Georgia Morgan-Wynne, Sinead Flanagan and Albert Toms, the session will cover the most recent industry trends and issues, with time for peer networking. If you would […]

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