We are a global legal, risk and compliance search and recruitment consultancy.

Forming lasting partnerships with our clients and candidates, we are constantly evolving and continue to shape the world’s legal, risk and compliance markets. 

Our services

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.

Meet our team

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

Resources

Our resources, including industry news, career advice, salary guides, hiring trends and more, offer insights for our clients and for legal, risk and compliance professionals.

Our sectors

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

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Job search

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

Our events

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.

Our specialisms

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. 

Law firms

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

Risk

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

Compliance

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

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. 

Our sectors


Latest Jobs

  • Law firm

Corporate M&A Solicitor

Corporate M&A Solicitor (5+ PQE) – International City Law Firm – 3m FTC Start Date: ASAP Location: London Practice Area: Corporate M&A (Private) Our client, a highly regarded international City law firm, ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers for its outstanding Corporate M&A practice. The team is known for advising on premium and mid-market […]
  • Salary £260000 – £280000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 8 hours ago

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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 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 a fixed-term basis. […]
  • Salary £180000 – £210000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 8 hours ago

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  • Asset management

Fund Formation Paralegal

Fund Formation Paralegal – Private Investment Firm A growing private investment firm is seeking a junior Fund Formation Paralegal to join its legal team in San Francisco, CA (hybrid schedule – 3 days onsite). This role supports legal and compliance functions across multiple investment vehicles and offers exposure to fund formation, regulatory filings, and asset […]
  • Salary $110000 – $135000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 1 day ago

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  • Law firm

Commercial Litigation Senior Associate – 12m FTC

Senior Associate – Commercial Litigation & Investigations (12-Month FTC) Location: London, City Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 Months) PQE Level: 6+ Years Our client, a heavyweight international City law firm is seeking a talented Senior Associate to join its Litigation & Investigations team in London on a 12-month fixed term contract, covering parental leave. […]
  • Salary £205000 – £250000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 1 day ago

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  • Law firm

Senior Leveraged Finance | Elite US

Although not widely advertised, this is a strategic growth hire within a lean, high-performing team, often described as a boutique powerhouse in leveraged finance. Ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers, the team offers the opportunity to take on senior responsibilities and work on a strong pipeline of big-ticket leveraged and acquisition financings, private credit, […]
  • Salary $420000 – $435000 per annum + bonus
  • Posted Posted 1 day ago

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  • Law firm

Mid-Level REF | US Firm

Although always interested in top-quality Associates, this team now has a particular need for a 4-5PQE Associate to join their real estate finance practice. This role sists at the heart of the firm’s real estate sector offering, which is recognized firmwide and globally as a core strength; particularly for their dual-side expertise in acting for […]
  • Posted Posted 1 day ago

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  • Asset management
  • Financial services (in-house)

Senior legal Counsel – Investment Manager

Investment Manager, looking to appoint an experienced funds lawyer. Seeking a versatile, experienced funds lawyer (from 4 years’ PQE) to join their business as the legal lead for the UK, to support the business’ expansion further into Europe. This will suit a technically strong lawyer, with solid experience setting up funds and advising on distribution, […]
  • Salary Excellent package on offer
  • Posted Posted 1 day ago

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  • Energy
  • FinTech

Legal Counsel, Environmental Impact

Legal Counsel, Environmental Impact An Abu Dhabi based investment management group with a strong influence into environmental protection, is creating and financing nature based solutions in emerging markets territories. So why this role in particular? Fast Growth – an entrepreneurial institution at the forefront of global environmental trading markets. Range of work – you will […]
  • Posted Posted 3 days ago

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  • Management consulting

Legal Director, Professional Services, Riyadh

Legal Director, Professional Services, Riyadh It’s common knowledge that Saudi’s economy is growing and diversifying at the moment, but what if you could join a company at the heart of supporting that ambition? Our client is a global leader in professional services, supporting Saudi government services across a wide variety of projects covering employment, training, […]
  • Posted Posted 3 days ago

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  • Law firm

Real Estate Solicitor – Top Domestic Firm

Responsibilities within the team include representing domestic and international clients in complex real estate deals, advising on all aspects of commercial real estate and providing regulatory advice related to property. They are looking to hire at the Associate level and candidates with Commercial real Estate/Property experience at a reputable firm will be considered. If this […]
  • Posted Posted 7 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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