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What we do

Matching exceptional talent with forward-thinking businesses

Whether you’re navigating growth or a career change, our expertise spans interim, executive search and permanent placements across legal, risk and compliance. Our legal recruitment consultants adapt to your needs, connecting high-calibre professionals with forward-thinking businesses.

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With a global, market-leading team of experienced Consultants we are the recruitment partner of choice for high-performing in-house legal teams. 

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Recruiting at all levels, from newly qualified Associates to Partners, we are the go-to specialists in law firm search.  

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We recruit across all risk disciplines, supporting financial services firms through to commercial businesses internationally.

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With a proven track record and an exceptional network of compliance professionals, we are a trusted recruitment partner to employers of choice.

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We connect skilled internal audit professionals with businesses seeking robust governance and strategic financial oversight.

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We place data protection experts who safeguard information, ensure regulatory compliance and manage privacy risk globally.

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We recruit governance professionals who ensure board effectiveness, regulatory compliance and corporate integrity across all sectors.

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About us

We’re a global legal recruitment agency and executive search 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.

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5000+
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300+
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35+ years
shaping global markets

testimonials

Those we’ve worked with say it best: explore the stories behind the partnerships, the challenges we’ve helped solve and the results that speak for themselves.

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They consistently demonstrated strong technical ability, but just as importantly they brought the passion and commitment I was looking for.

Portia Thornhill Global General Counsel | Elixirr
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I wanted to work with a recruiter who could be agile and respond to my requirements as I knew they would evolve throughout the hiring process. From first interview to start date took less than a week.

Sara Mackie General Counsel | JMAN group
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Their deep understanding of our organisation and their tailored approach have consistently delivered exceptional results. The successful build-out of our paralegal team in Belfast and later the specialist roles are testament to their expertise and commitment.

Charlotte Firth Chief Commercial Counsel Marsh and Mercer UK

I worked with the interim team for my own appointment as Interim Chief Legal Officer and then with various consultants within the legal in-house and risk and compliance teams in London and Singapore. I worked with Taylor Root to quickly recruit numerous key strategic positions across the global Legal, Risk and Compliance function.

Anna Cadywould Interim Chief Legal Officer | CDP Worldwide  

Working with Taylor Root has felt more like a true partnership than a one-off transaction. They really took the time to understand our brief, what we were looking for, and they sourced excellent candidates. The flexibility to scale our team with both permanent and interim options has worked really well for us.

Christian Fahey Deputy General Counsel, EMEA and APAC Ankura
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Latest jobs

Discover new opportunities and 
take the next step in your career.

Whether you’re a 5 PQE Lawyer ready to step up, a fractional General Counsel seeking your next challenge or a data protection expert looking for your next move, explore roles that match your ambition.

  • Permanent

IP (Intellectual Property) Associate, 3-6 PQE

The leading Intellectual Property practice of a global firm is seeking 3-6 PQE IP Lawyer to join their diverse, fast-paced team in Hong Kong. You will have a strong background in Trademark practices and IP advisory services, with proven expertise in managing complex portfolios, leading client engagements, and overseeing both contentious and non-contentious matters across […]
  • Salary HKD720000 – HKD900000 per annum + Bonus
  • Posted Posted 4 days ago

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Listing Rules Compliance – Paralegal, Law Firm

We are looking for passionate, curious, and driven junior to mid-level paralegals/ legal assistants to join a well-established and growing Corporate practice of this leading international law firm in Hong Kong. Working alongside experienced and highly reputed Partners and Associates you will be advising clients on Hong Kong and U.S. listings. Experience and Skills 1+ […]
  • Salary HKD30000 – HKD45000 per month + Bonus
  • Posted Posted 3 weeks ago

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  • Permanent

M&A, Corporate Paralegal – International Law firm

The well-established and growing Corporate & Commercial practice of this top-tier international law firm is seeking Paralegals to join their busy team in Hong Kong. The experienced Partners in the team have strong track record in public takeovers, mergers and acquisitions, TMT and general corporate work acting for a broad array of Chinese and international […]
  • Salary HKD384000 – HKD480000 per annum + Bonus
  • Posted Posted 3 weeks ago

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Payroll Administrator – Global Investment Firm

Payroll Administrator – Global Financial Services Firm | Hong Kong A leading international financial services firm is seeking a detail-oriented and commercially aware Payroll Administrator to take ownership of its Hong Kong payroll operations. This is a high-visibility role, working closely with HR, Finance, and senior leadership across the region, offering both autonomy and impact […]
  • Salary Up to HKD480000 per annum + Bonus
  • Posted Posted 1 month ago

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Meet our leadership team

Decades of experience 
across global markets

Whether you’re a 5 PQE Lawyer ready to step up, a General Counsel seeking your next challenge or a data protection expert looking for your next move, explore roles that match your ambition.

Our latest resources

Explore market insights and hiring advice

Take a look at our legal recruitment resources to help you make the best decisions – including market insights, hiring and retention advice, salary guides and thought leadership content.

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  • Career Advice

How data protection leaders can hold the C-suite’s attention

  • Posted September 4, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Executive attention is the scarcest resource a data protection function competes for. Winning the C-suite’s attention is often the easy part: a regulatory deadline or a data breach naturally puts privacy on the board agenda without any effort from the Data Protection Officer (DPO).   Keeping that attention is what allows privacy programmes to grow beyond a team of one.  Across data protection recruitment, the […]
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  • Hiring advice

How tech and life sciences companies should hire legal leaders for growth

  • Posted September 4, 2026
Contents Share Key insights High-growth companies rarely need the same legal function for long.  A technology startup may initially need support with intellectual property and commercial contracts before enterprise growth, AI adoption or international expansion changes the legal brief. A life sciences company may move from fundraising and IP protection into clinical development, licensing and commercialization.  The challenge is recognising when […]
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What does a data centre lawyer do? Understanding one of the legal market’s most elusive skill sets

  • Posted September 3, 2026
Contents Share Key insights What is the remit of a data centre lawyer? It is a question we are being asked with increasing frequency by C-suite leaders preparing to make their first General Counsel hire, by existing in-house legal teams assessing where their capability gaps lie, and by lawyers themselves trying to understand how to […]
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Real estate partner hiring in Birmingham law firms

  • Posted September 3, 2026
Contents Share Key insights While activity across the Birmingham legal market remains strong, one practice area continues to attract more partner-level investment than any other: real estate. According to publicly available data tracked by Pirical, real estate accounted for 20 lateral partner hires in Birmingham between July 2025 and July 2026, representing 24% of all […]
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This section provides clear, concise
answers to the most common queries about our services, processes and expertise.

Why should I use a legal recruiter?

A legal recruiter is a crucial partner in the match between employer and legal professional. With access to passive candidates and hidden job markets, a legal recruitment agency specialist can offer incomparable industry knowledge and expertise to ensure the best possible match on both sides, saving you valuable time. The simple answer is a recruiter can significantly enhance your job search. They provide access to hidden job markets, offering un-matched industry knowledge and expertise – and overall, they save you valuable time.

Taylor Root’s legal recruitment consultants can support you in preparing for interviews at any stage of your career, polish your CV and negotiate a better salary and package. They keep your job hunt confidential, which is crucial if you’re currently employed. A legal, risk and compliance recruiter is well connected in the industry, and they can secure more interviews and job offers whilst offering feedback, follow-ups and general career advice to help you reach your career goals.
Speak to a legal recruiter today.

Why should I use Taylor Root as my legal recruitment agency?

If you’re looking to make a new permanent or interim hire, our expert legal recruiters draw on their extensive network of top legal talent to ensure the best possible individual for the role at hand. As recruitment specialists in legal, risk and compliance, we are a trusted partner to law firms, corporate and commercial firms, banking, financial services and professional services companies.

Equally, if you’re considering a new role, we can support you with interview preparation, provide CV feedback and give you the tools required to reach your career goals. We support employers of all sizes, from start-ups and scale-ups to multinational corporations, and represent talent from NQ level through to Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) and General Counsel.

What industries do you recruit in?

We recruit legal, risk and compliance talent into law firms and all industry sectors, from technology and media, telecommunications, retail and consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, banking, financial services and professional services.

What type of recruitment does Taylor Root offer?

As a leading legal recruitment agency, we match employers of choice with the best legal, risk and compliance talent. Our services include executive search, permanent recruitment, contract, consulting, interim and temporary staffing.