In-house legal jobs


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. 

Latest jobs

  • Financial services (in-house)
  • FinTech

Senior Technology Counsel – 24 Month FTC

A fast-growing FinTech firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its high-performing legal team on a 24-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, data-driven environment where legal expertise directly supports innovation and commercial success. About the Company: A fast-growing FinTech firm delivering advanced […]
  • Posted Posted 6 days ago
  • Real estate (in-house)

Real Estate Litigation Paralegal w/ Public REIT

Real Estate Litigation Paralegal – In-House | Hybrid | Los Angeles, CA A leading national public REIT is seeking an experienced Real Estate Litigation 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: Draft default, demand, termination, […]
  • Salary $90000 – $120000 per annum + 15% discretionary bonus
  • Posted Posted 6 days ago
  • Real estate (in-house)

Real Estate Paralegal w/ Public REIT

Real Estate Paralegal – In-House | Hybrid | Los Angeles, CA A leading national public REIT 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 title documents; […]
  • Salary $90000 – $120000 per annum + 15% discretionary bonus
  • Posted Posted 7 days ago
  • Management consulting

Head of Legal, Sustainability Consultancy

Head of Legal, Sustainability Consultancy A brand new role has emerged with a client of ours, interested in expanding their legal team and establishing a presence in the MEA region. So why this role in particular? Options to be based in Joberg, Cape Town, or potentially Dubai. Fast moving consultancy style business with global operations […]
  • Posted Posted 1 week 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 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
  • Banking (in-house)
  • Financial services (in-house)

Private Funds Lawyer

Leading wealth management arm of global bank, looking to appoint an experienced Private Funds lawyer to their collegiate Funds & Asset Management legal team in London. Key responsibility for Luxembourg funds/RAIFs alongside overseeing the full lifecycle of a range of fund products. The role will be to manage legal, risk and compliance aspects of fund […]
  • Salary Excellent benefits package
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago
  • Information technology
  • Technology (in-house)

FTC Legal Counsel (Technology)

Legal Counsel – Public Sector (Permanent) Location: Birmingham, UK (Hybrid: 2-3 days/week in office) Contract Type: 12 Months FTC Experience Level: 3-5 years PQE The Opportunity A leading UK-based SaaS provider is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to support its public sector business unit. This is a newly created, permanent role within a growing […]
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago
  • Information technology
  • Technology (in-house)

Legal Counsel (Technology/Commercial Contracts)

Legal Counsel – Public Sector (Permanent) Location: Birmingham, UK (Hybrid: 2-3 days/week in office) Category: Legal & Compliance Contract Type: Permanent Experience Level: 3-5 years PQE Role Overview A leading UK-based SaaS provider is seeking a capable and motivated Legal Counsel to join its Commercial Legal Team, supporting the public sector business unit. This role […]
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago
  • Leisure/travel
  • Logistics

Company Secretarial Assistant/Paralegal

Job Title: Company Secretarial Assistant Location: North East England Contract Type: Full-time Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Summary An established organisation in the passenger transport sector is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused individual to join as Company Secretarial Assistant. This role supports the legal and governance functions, ensuring compliance with […]
  • Salary 10-15% Bonus
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago
  • Transport

Legal Counsel (Corporate/ Commercial) – FTC

The Client: Our client were founded in the North of the UK in 1938 and have had an inspiring growth journey to where they are now, a leading global transport business. They are a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 35,000 people and delivering approximately 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, […]
  • Salary £75000 – £90000 per annum + + company benefits
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago
  • Transport

Legal Counsel (FTC 10 Months)

Company Solicitor Location: North East England Contract Type: Full-time, 10-month fixed-term Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Summary An established organisation in the passenger transport sector is seeking a skilled and commercially minded legal professional to join as Company Solicitor. This pivotal role provides expert corporate and commercial legal advice, alongside company secretarial […]
  • Salary 10-15% Bonus
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

Meet the in-house team


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.

Latest resources

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  • Hiring advice

How to make your first data protection hire

  • Posted August 4, 2025
Making your first data protection hire is a major milestone, whether you’re responding to increasing GDPR scrutiny, dealing with a recent data breach or preparing for a new AI or data processing activity. Your business may be under pressure to demonstrate GDPR compliance or simply recognising that your business needs more structured support around personal […]
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  • Hiring advice

How to build your data protection team

  • Posted August 4, 2025
Building an effective data protection function starts with the right people. As regulatory expectations rise and businesses face growing scrutiny around data use, many are reassessing how they structure their teams. Whether you’re hiring your second team member or scaling into a multi-role function, a clear approach to hiring data protection professionals is essential to […]
  • Market Insight

The future of in-house teams – more business than law?

  • Posted July 30, 2025
In-house legal teams are undergoing a quiet revolution. Once seen as the guardians of compliance and risk mitigation, today’s in-house counsel are increasingly stepping into roles that blend legal expertise with strategic business acumen. As companies face mounting regulatory complexity, digital transformation, and global competition, the future of in-house teams may be less about law […]
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  • In-house

UK in-house legal recruitment market update Q3

  • Posted July 14, 2025
Corporate and commercial Taylor Root’s corporate and commercial team saw a reduction in vacancies at the start of Q2 in 2025. April’s market was shaky, influenced by global uncertainties, including political factors like Trump’s policies, which disrupted confidence. However, May and June saw recovery, with increased hiring activity signalling optimism for a stronger H2 2025 […]
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  • Career Advice

How a non-linear path can lead to a rewarding legal career

  • Posted June 23, 2025
In a profession that often encourages following a well-established path, one senior lawyer’s career trajectory demonstrates the value of trusting your instincts, embracing risk, and seeing each move as a stepping stone. For legal leaders contemplating a shift—whether in-house or back to private practice—his story is a timely reminder that careers don’t need to be […]
  • 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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  • Market Insight

Q1 2025 market moves: UK senior legal leaders in financial services

  • Posted June 4, 2025
The start of 2025 has brought with it signs of renewed activity in the UK legal recruitment market—particularly for senior legal hires in financial services. Following a year of economic uncertainty and cautious hiring, the sector is showing encouraging signs of recovery. Here, we summarise data from our inaugural quarterly report on ‘market moves: UK […]
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  • Market Insight

The regulatory burden: navigating compliance challenges in the insurance sector

  • Posted May 22, 2025
Understanding the regulatory landscape The insurance industry stands at a critical juncture, grappling with an increasingly complex regulatory environment that threatens to overwhelm both operational efficiency and long-term strategic focus. What was once a manageable area of business has now grown into a significant challenge, demanding more resources, more expertise, and more agility than ever […]
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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 […]
  • 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 […]