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We work on a broad range of in-house legal roles for companies across a variety of sectors. From non-qualified legal roles including paralegals through to qualified lawyers, legal directors and general counsel, we have limitless opportunities, all around the world. 

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  • Management consulting

EMEA Employment Counsel – German Speaking

Global Organisation seeking EMEA Employment Counsel, fluent in German, to join in-house legal team in London. You will be part of a global team responsible for providing wide-ranging employment support across EMEA with a focus on the Organisation’s German business working with the senior leadership team, HR and the COO and regional leaders. This is […]
  • Salary Excellent benefits package
  • Posted Posted 24 hours ago
  • Energy

Senior Legal Counsel | Energy | 6m FTC – August

Taylor Root is working with an energy business who operate principally across emerging markets. They’re looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel to provide cover for 6 months from August. This role reports into the General Counsel and sits within a legal team of 4 in London, with local counsels internationally. This is a broad, […]
  • Posted Posted 1 day ago
  • Information technology

Senior Legal Counsel (12 month FTC) – Part time

As Senior Legal Counsel of this dynamic and growing business, you will be able to work in an autonomous way supporting a number of business units with a range of commercial legal matters and projects. Our client is a very well known tech and internet consumer/ insights brand and requires someone who can adapt to […]
  • Posted Posted 2 days ago
  • Real estate (in-house)

AGC, Corporate and Securities

Associate General Counsel, Corporate Governance & Securities Location: Arizona | Industry: Real Estate | Experience: 6+ Years A leading public REIT is looking for an experienced and highly capable attorney to join its in-house legal team. This role focuses on securities compliance, corporate governance, and cross-functional legal support. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience […]
  • Posted Posted 1 week ago
  • Private equity/venture capital

Associate General Counsel – Real Estate

Associate General Counsel – Real Estate | Private Equity | Boston, MA (On-Site) A leading global real estate private equity firm is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to join its legal team in Boston, MA. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact role at a world-class fund manager without sacrificing the […]
  • Posted Posted 1 week ago
  • Real estate (in-house)

Real Estate Paralegal – Retail REIT

Real Estate Paralegal – In-House | Hybrid | Santa Monica, CA A leading national retail real estate company is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support its busy in-house legal team. This full-time hybrid role is based in Los Angeles, CA, with four days in-office and one remote. Key Responsibilities: Review leases, REAs, and […]
  • Salary $90000 – $120000 per annum + 15% discretionary bonus
  • Posted Posted 1 week ago
  • Information technology
  • Technology (in-house)

Legal Counsel – High Growth Saas Business

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join our client, a high-growth Saas business, as EMEA Saas Lead. The role: Reporting to the Legal Director, you will provide strategic guidance and commercial legal support to the business, including leading complex and high value deals. This is a varied role offering an exciting […]
  • Salary £95000 – £110000 per annum + competitive
  • Posted Posted 1 week ago
  • Management consulting

Employment Legal Counsel

Leading professional services company seeking employment lawyer to join their highly skilled in-house legal team in London. This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team, with an interesting and broad spread of contentious and non-contentious employment work on offer. They are looking for an adept and experienced employment lawyer to provide […]
  • Salary Excellent benefits package
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago
  • Management consulting

EMEA Employment Counsel – German Speaking

Global Organisation seeking EMEA Employment Counsel, fluent in German, to join in-house legal team in London. You will be part of a global team responsible for providing wide-ranging employment support across EMEA with a focus on the Organisation’s German business working with the senior leadership team, HR and the COO and regional leaders. This is […]
  • Salary Excellent benefits package
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago
  • Management consulting

Global Regulatory Counsel

Leading global consultancy seeks Global Regulatory Lawyer to join their highly skilled global in-house legal team. This is a newly created Associate Director position to join a supportive and dynamic team, in a strategic role to be the Regulatory legal lead on a broad range of UK and EU regulations, including but not limited to […]
  • Salary Excellent benefits package
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago
  • Management consulting

Legal Counsel – Commercial 5+

Leading global consultancy seeks Legal Counsel to join their highly skilled in-house legal team in London. An opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team, in a varied role supporting all levels of the business across service lines and the full range of internal business functions. It will be to engage in contracting on both […]
  • Salary Excellent benefits package
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago
  • Management consulting

Global IP – Legal Associate Director

Leading global professional services consultancy seeks Legal Associate Director – IP to join their highly skilled global in-house legal team. This is a newly created position to join a supportive and dynamic team, in a strategic role to be the IP legal lead on trademarks, patents and all IP related matters. It will be to […]
  • Salary Excellent benefits package
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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Hamish Richmond

Director | Head of Ireland

Ireland
+353 1 568 2835
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Clare McCallum

Senior Consultant | In-house Legal

London, UK
+44 20 7332 9586
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Sinead Flanagan

Director | In-house Legal

London, UK
+44 20 7332 2154
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Maud Dowding

Director | In-house Legal

London, UK
+44 20 7332 2472
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Sunny Yung

Associate Director | In-house Legal

Hong Kong
+852 3008 9024
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Priya Shah

Director | In-house Legal

UAE
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Tricia Goh

Associate Director | In-house Legal and Governance

Singapore
+65 6420 0530
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Albert Toms

Associate Director | In-house Legal

UK
+44 20 7332 2151
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Tom Woods

Associate Director | Privacy, Risk and Compliance

Germany, Ireland, UK
+44 207 332 2167

Miller Aucamp

Senior Recruiter | In-house Legal

US
+1 213 260 9372
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Ann Marie Martakis

Director | In-house Legal

Australia
+61 3 8610 8403
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Tatum Colclough

Associate Director | In-house Legal

London, UK
+44 20 7332 2191
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Huang Kai 黄恺

Senior Consultant

China, Hong Kong
+65 6420 0502
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Olivia Courtney

Associate Director | In-house Legal

Australia
+61 2 9236 9015
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Victoria King

Director | In-house Legal

UAE
+971 4 447 0318
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Aleea Cherry

Director | In-house Legal

UK
+44 207 415 2828
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Tobias Herweijer

Director | In-house Legal and Compliance

Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands
+31 62 166 3054
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Samantha Fong

Partner | Head of Hong Kong and North Asia

China, Hong Kong
+852 3008 9020
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Jon Coles

Associate Director | In-house Legal

US
+1 646 933 1249

Davina Fisher

Director | In-house Legal

London, UK
+44 20 7332 2166
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Penny Parker

Director | In-house Legal

London, UK
+44 207 332 2135
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Kirsty Jones

Director | Law Firms

London, UK
+44 207 332 2142
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Sarah Knorr

Associate Director | In-house Legal

US
+1 646 921 5338
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Maame Eshun

Associate Director | In-house Legal

UK
+44 207 415 2849
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Emma Coulter

Director | In-house Legal

London, UK
+44 20 7332 2157
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Billie Partridge-Naudeer

Senior Consultant | In-house Legal

UK
+44 207 332 2437
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Shane Morton

Partner | Head of Middle East, Africa and Türkiye

UAE
+971 4 448 7770
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Lisa Cavanaugh

Associate Director | In-house Legal

US
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We are delighted to share with you our 2024-2025 global in-house legal market report and salary guide.

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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  • 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

Eight essential compensation strategies for in-house legal hiring managers

  • Posted April 15, 2025
In today’s competitive legal market, rising law firm salaries pose a significant challenge for in-house legal teams. If you’re hiring in-house legal talent and finding yourself competing on salaries, here are some practical tips to help you attract and retain top talent. Make a strong business case for budget increases Securing additional budget approval is […]
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  • Hiring advice

Your first legal hire in private equity: Scaling the right way

  • Posted April 14, 2025
The topic of culture has never been more critical in hiring discussions, particularly when recruiting in-house legal teams in private equity firms and portfolio companies, who are increasingly recognising that businesses thrive through the right hires.  Nowhere is this more important than in legal, where your first hire sets the foundation for how risk is managed, deals are […]
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  • In-house

UK in-house legal recruitment market update Q2

  • Posted April 10, 2025
Corporate and commercial We anticipated a cautious approach to legal hiring early in 2025; however, we are delighted to report a more positive start to the year. In the first quarter of 2025, we have observed nearly a 20% increase in vacancies, compared to the same period in 2024. This uplift is evident across both […]
  • In-house

From crisis management to prevention – The role of Governance, Risk and Compliance professionals

  • Posted April 8, 2025
The role of Governance, Risk and Compliance professionals has changed drastically, especially in the Middle East. GRC used to be about reacting to problems, handling crises, responding to new regulations, and making sure compliance issues were addressed after the fact. But today, the focus is on prevention! What I have observed is that as the […]
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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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  • Career progression

Making the most of your in-house career

  • Posted March 18, 2025
Taylor Root has been active in the in-house legal market since 1989, helping candidates to make the move from private practice and to navigate the different stages of their in-house career. In association with the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) we hosted an event on “Managing your In-House Career”, which quickly turned into an extremely constructive discussion not only on […]
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  • General counsel

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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  • General counsel

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

UK private equity market update 2025

  • Posted February 12, 2025
As we move into 2025, private equity (PE) firms are beginning to look at scaling up their legal functions. With deal flow accelerating, regulatory scrutiny increasing and AI reshaping due diligence and operations, legal teams in PE firms are playing a bigger role in driving value creation, mitigating risk and ensuring compliance across funds and […]
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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 […]
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  • Career Advice

How to determine an interim market rate for in-house lawyers 

  • Posted October 22, 2024
Contents  If you’re contemplating interim legal opportunities for the first time in a while, you might be considering how to best calculate your market rate. The key to ensuring that you’re paid fairly depends on two factors:  1. Your years of experience or what your last assignment paid  2. The market rate of the job […]

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