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We tailor our services to suit your needs and goals. We offer contingent and retained search, permanent, temporary and interim recruitment as well as consultancy solutions.

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Our legal, risk and compliance teams are experienced specialists who have extensive knowledge of their markets.

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We recruit legal, risk and compliance specialists for law firms, corporate and commercial businesses, and banking and financial services companies.

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Ready to find your next legal, risk or compliance role? We offer opportunities at all levels for a wide range of companies internationally.

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Our in-person and virtual sessions cover a range of thought leadership topics as well as events which offer the legal, risk and compliance community an opportunity to come together.

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In-house legal

With a global, market leading team of experienced consultants we are known as a leader and recruitment partner of choice within the in-house legal market. 

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Law firms

Recruiting at all levels from newly qualified to partners, we are the global go-to specialist in law firm search and recruitment.  

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Risk

We recruit across all risk disciplines, supporting a wide range of businesses internationally. 

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Compliance

With a proven track record and an exceptional network of professionals and businesses, we are a trusted compliance recruiter. 

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Taylor Root in Hong Kong

A trusted name in legal, risk and compliance search and recruitment, we are a trusted advisor to companies, firms and professionals globally. From Hong Kong, we connect the best talent with leading businesses and law firms across Greater China and the rest of Asia. 

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  • Real estate (in-house)

Commercial Manager | Real Estate Advisory

Our client is Australia’s leading independent real estate advisor, with a specialist focus on cross-border investments. They represent international clients to make direct and indirect investments across all real estate sectors, and along the full spectrum of the risk curve. They support their clients to successfully invest in the Australian real estate market by originating […]
  • Salary generous bonus package
  • Posted Posted 4 hours ago

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  • Media/entertainment
  • Sports

Legal Counsel

My client are a media/sports organisation. They are looking to appoint a highly motivated legal counsel to join their legal team. The role will involve working closely with the commercial team on various deal negotiations and ongoing contract and relationship management. This role will suit a candidate with ideally NQ-2 years’ post qualification experience. You […]
  • Posted Posted 14 hours ago

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  • Financial services (in-house)

Manager, Internal Audit

A leading global investment firm is seeking an experienced audit professional to join its compliance department. This role will support the design and execution of a global internal audit program, ensuring robust risk management and regulatory compliance across the organization. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and implementation of the firm’s internal audit framework Prepare and […]
  • Salary Up to $155000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 16 hours ago

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  • Charity/non-profit/third sector

Commercial Counsel

Job Title: Commercial Contracts Counsel (Remote) Location: Fully Remote (U.S. Based) Compensation: $150,000 – $170,000 annually Experience Level: 3-5 Years About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate with 3-5 years of experience in commercial contracts to join our client’s growing legal team. Key Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide […]
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Risk & Compliance Officer

We are seeking a Risk & Compliance Officer on a 12-month FTC to join a London based law firm. This will support key compliance leaders and stakeholders across global offices (Europe, APAC, US), focusing primarily on anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions compliance, and counter-terrorist financing. The role also contributes to a project improving the firm’s client […]
  • Salary £35000 – £45000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 19 hours ago

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  • Media/entertainment
  • Sports

Employment Legal Counsel

I am collaborating with a globally recognized brand and an exceptional Legal team who are looking for a Legal Counsel to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded employment lawyer with international exposure and cross border experience looking to advance their career in the entertainment/sports sector. Benefits of this role […]
  • Posted Posted 24 hours ago

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  • Technology (in-house)

Senior Counsel (Employment) – Contractor

This is a great opportunity to join a SaaS business as a contractor (day rate). There is great flexibility as the role can be based remotely and competitive day rate on offer. Overview: We are seeking a pragmatic and commercially-minded senior Employment Counsel to join our in-house legal team at a fast-paced SaaS business. This […]
  • Posted Posted 5 days ago

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Legal Counsel

About the company: A leading multinational within industry is looking to appoint a Legal Counsel. This exciting role reports into the Associate General Counsel and will be part of the Group Legal Function. This fantastic role will be part of the UK & Ireland Senior Leadership Team. As Legal Counsel will provide support across the […]
  • Posted Posted 5 days ago

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Employment Solicitor – Top International Firm

Our client, one of the leading international firms to enter the Dublin market is looking to expand their Employment team. The team acts for high-net-worth individuals in negotiating service agreements, team moves or termination agreements and advises internationally based clients on employment law in Ireland and the EU and the co-ordination of international projects and […]
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  • Law firm

Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor (4-8 PQE) – International City Law Firm – FTC Start Date: ASAP Contract: 3-6 Month Fixed-Term Contract Location: London PQE: 4-8 Years Practice Area: Employment Law – Corporate Support & Advisory Focus Our client, a highly regarded international City law firm, is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join their successful team on […]
  • Salary £190000 – £210000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 5 days ago

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We are delighted to present the Taylor Root Hong Kong and Mainland China in-house legal salary guide and market report 2023-2024.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the legal job market, salary trends and hiring practices in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

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Hayden Gordine | Taylor Root

Hayden Gordine

Managing Director | Head of Australia

Australia
+61 2 9236 9004
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Samantha Fong

Partner | Head of Hong Kong and North Asia

China, Hong Kong
+852 3596 2867
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Nikki Newton

Managing Director | In-house Legal | Banking and Financial Services

London, UK
+44 20 7332 2469
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Shane Morton

Partner | Head of Middle East, Africa and Türkiye

UAE
+971 4 448 7770
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Alex Wiseman

Partner | Head of Asia Pacific

China, Hong Kong, Singapore
+65 6420 0508
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Philippa Anderson

Managing Director | Risk and Compliance

London, UK
+44 20 7332 9609
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Sarah Ingwersen

Managing Director | Global Head of In-house Legal

Germany, London, UK
+44 20 7332 2137
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