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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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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

GCs in retail and FMCG – leading through today’s crises, preparing for tomorrow

Posted May 29, 2025

In 2025, retail and FMCG sectors are navigating a turbulent landscape marked by economic volatility, digital threats, and geopolitical disruptions. High-profile cyberattacks in the UK on Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and the Co-op, costing millions in lost sales, highlight the sector’s vulnerability. Concurrently, President Trump’s ongoing trade war and tariffs threaten higher consumer prices and […]

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Market Insight

Navigating a growing regulatory landscape: A guide for German GCs

Posted April 17, 2025

In the aftermath of COVID-19, the regulatory environment in Germany and across Europe has evolved rapidly, presenting significant challenges for in-house General Counsel and their legal teams. Regulatory focus has intensified in supply chain transparency, ESG compliance and digital governance, while major EU regulations – including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence […]

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Hiring advice

Key considerations for a GC’s first hire in a PE-backed business

Posted March 19, 2025

As the first General Counsel (GC) in a private equity (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. Choosing how to build […]

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Five steps to securing a GC role in private equity

Posted March 10, 2025

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’s GCs are pivotal to the success of investment firms and their portfolio companies. Drawing on decades of experience in […]

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Five ways compensation is changing for GCs in private equity

Posted March 3, 2025

Compensation can vary for GCs in private equity, depending on factors such as the size of the firm, the time of entry and the firm’s growth stage. However, one constant across the industry is the increasingly strategic role of the General Counsel (GC). As specialists in hiring in-house legal teams for private equity, we’re seeing […]

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In-house

Seven tips for building an in-house legal team from scratch

Posted February 12, 2025

As anyone trying to hire in-house legal teams will tell you, the current market for talent can be fiercely competitive. Over-inflated salaries in some sectors have had an impact on the market and building the right team is crucial to success. In Taylor Root’s Q&A session with Jonathan Wiseman, General Counsel and Chief People […]

Hiring advice

Should you hire a fractional or interim General Counsel?

Posted November 14, 2024

We’ve already discussed the key considerations you should make before hiring a fractional General Counsel, but how do they weigh up against interim professionals? In today’s complex business landscape, companies face a myriad of legal challenges. Whether it is navigating regulatory requirements, managing contracts, or addressing potential litigation, having access to legal expertise is crucial. […]

We are delighted to share our Global in-house legal market report and salary guide for 2024-2025.

The global in-house legal market continues to evolve rapidly, navigating a complex landscape with both challenges and opportunities. This year’s report addresses several critical factors shaping the market.

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