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

  • Management consulting

Director of Commercial Contracts

Leading professional services organisation seeks Director of Commercial Contracts to join their highly skilled in-house legal team in London. This is a newly created position to join a supportive and dynamic team, in a strategic role to be the commercial legal lead and manage a team of commercial lawyers across service lines. It will be […]
  • Salary Excellent benefits package
  • Posted Posted 1 day ago
  • Technology (In-house)

Employment Counsel

About our client: Our client is a technology company specializing in innovative mobility solutions. Their focus is on making urban transportation more efficient through a user-friendly platform. They are seeking an experienced European employment lawyer to join their global legal team. About the role: Legal Advisory: Provide strategic guidance on European employment law, covering employee […]
  • Posted Posted 2 days ago
  • FMCG

Data Protection Counsel-FTSE 100 FMCG

An excellent opportunity to join a FTSE 100 multinational FMCG who have global operations within 53 countries. They are looking for a Data Protection Counsel, who will be dealing with some interesting and complex areas of privacy. In addition to this, you will provide support and advise on all aspects of data protection to their […]
  • Salary £80000 – £85000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 4 days ago
  • Banking (in-house)

Derivatives VP Legal Counsel

Leading European investment bank seeking Legal Counsel to join Sales & Trading Advisory team in London. The focus of the role will be commodities and FX as well as supporting a range of desks including sales, trading and structuring, working with senior management, compliance and other functions as needed. This role offers varied, interesting work, […]
  • Salary Excellent benefits package
  • Posted Posted 4 days ago
  • Pharmaceuticals/life sciences

Contractor (Senior Counsel) – Med Tech/ Pharma

This is a great opportunity to join a well established legal team of 7 lawyers in a global med tech/ pharma business with offices internationally. They are a listed business and the legal team enjoy great variety and a great deal of value and input into the businesses transactions and commercial strategies. As a contractor, […]
  • Posted Posted 4 days ago
  • Banking (in-house)

Employment Counsel

Senior Employment Counsel We are working with a leading financial services company that is seeking an experienced Senior Employment Counsel to join their UK Legal team as the employment lead. This newly created role will see you partnering closely with the HR function to provide expert legal advice on employment law compliance, employee relations, and […]
  • Posted Posted 5 days ago
  • Leisure/travel
  • Real Estate (In-house)
  • Retail

Head of Legal – Employment

This fantastic hospitality company are seeking a Head of Legal – Employment to join their team in Bedfordshire. This role requires a presence in the office three days a week, offering a balance of in-person collaboration and flexible working. This is an exciting opportunity to be the company’s first Employment lawyer, leading all employment law […]
  • Posted Posted 1 week ago
  • Banking (in-house)

Derivatives – Senior Legal Counsel, Dubai, 5+

Our client is a prestigious investment bank is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel specialising in derivatives to join its Legal team in Dubai. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert legal and regulatory advice across a wide spectrum of asset classes in financial markets, with a focus on derivatives, repos, structured finance, and structured […]
  • Posted Posted 1 week ago
  • Asset management

Regulatory Legal Counsel, Asset Manager, 2+

This leading asset manager is looking to appoint a regulatory lawyer to its EMEA Markets Legal team in London. In this role you will join a collegiate and highly successful legal team and will be advising on a broad range of transactional and advisory work including: analysing and summarising trading related regulations such as EMIR, […]
  • Posted Posted 1 week ago
  • Banking (in-house)

Securitisation Legal Counsel, 1+

This leading European bank is looking to appoint a Securitisation lawyer to join its EMEA Structured Finance legal team in London. In this role you will advise on complex and bespoke structures across structured finance, securitisation, lending and capital markets. You will have trained and qualified at a top City law firm, have circa 1-4 […]
  • Posted Posted 1 week ago
  • Technology (In-house)

German Legal Counsel – Consultant (2 days/week)

This is a rare and fantastic interim/ legal consultant opportunity to be an integral part of a well-established legal team within a global IT services business. Please note that this role absolutely requires robust experience in German law (through German qualification as a lawyer OR many years experience) AND the ability to speak fluently in […]
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago
  • Media/entertainment

Senior Assistant Company Secretary

We are working with an international live entertainment organisation who are looking for a Senior Assistant Company Secretary to join their London team. This will be a stand-alone role reporting into the General Counsel and will be responsible for managing the company secretariat function. Some of the responsibilities will include:* Maintaining UK corporate registers for […]
  • Salary £80000 – £100000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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Global in-house legal market report 2023/2024

The global in-house legal market is a complex and dynamic environment and is facing a myriad of challenges and opportunities. This report addresses a number of factors affecting the market including the growing focus on ESG and regulatory compliance and the adoption of generative AI.

Latest resources

  • In-house

Taylor Root Asia 2024/25 In-house Salary Guide Launch

  • Posted September 2, 2024
Taylor Root Singapore hosted our 2024/25 In-house Salary Guide launch on 29 August 2024 at VUE, OUE Bayfront. The event showcased the launch of our 2024/25 In-house Salary Guide, which provides valuable insights into the latest trends in compensation, benefits and talent acquisition strategies for Legal, Risk and Compliance professionals across Singapore and Southeast Asia. […]
  • Market Insight

ACC Australia and Taylor Root In-House Counsel Trends Report 2024

  • Posted August 6, 2024
The In-house Paradigm – doing more with less! Anticipating, analysing, and planning for challenges are key skills for in-house legal teams. This year’s report is more than just a document – it’s your gateway to the latest trends shaping the future of in-house legal teams.  Key Highlights Include: We hope the key trends identified in […]
  • Market Insight

Q2: What are the in-house legal recruitment market trends?

  • Posted July 9, 2024
What is happening in the in-house legal recruitment market across the UK? The interim legal recruitment market Despite a slower start in Q1, Q2 saw rapid growth of the interim market. With many General Counsel experiencing restrictions in growth of their permanent headcount, the interim and consulting market has seen a further rise in popularity […]
  • Career Advice

What does it mean to be a woman and work in tech?

  • Posted June 18, 2024
What is it like to work in tech? But more specifically what does it mean to be a woman and work in tech? Taylor Root Director, Asha Morzaria, recently discussed just this with Adam Baldwin and learnt more about his role as General Counsel at the not-for-profit organisation, Girls in Tech. Before we learn more […]
  • Hiring advice

How to engage interim legal resource: Day rate vs fixed term contract

  • Posted May 2, 2024
What is the difference between day rate contractors and salaried fixed term contract (FTC) employees? What type of contract to choose has been an age long debate in the interim market and it can be confusing to know which route is best for your legal function. Taylor Root has been working closely with businesses for […]
  • General counsel

Are you a new General Counsel? Top goals to accomplish in your first year.

  • Posted April 3, 2024
The first months in any new role are a critical period for setting the stage for success and making a positive impact on an organisation. For a new General Counsel who reports to the CEO and the board of directors, this effect is amplified because of the high profile of the position. There are several […]
  • Hiring advice

Q1: What are the in-house legal recruitment market trends?

  • Posted March 25, 2024
What is happening in the legal recruitment market across corporate and commercial and banking and financial services sectors? Corporate and commercial While economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions continue to impact businesses the outlook for the UK Legal In-House Market in 2024 is more positive for commerce and industry than the news would suggest.We have seen […]
  • General counsel

Additional selection criteria when hiring In-house Counsel

  • Posted January 31, 2024
Hiring In-house Counsel is a critical decision for any organisation, and it’s important to carefully consider various factors to ensure you choose the right candidate. Whilst legal expertise, work experience, and great references are essential, additional thought should be given to the following selection criteria throughout the interview process. Cultural Fit: Once you have a […]
  • Hiring advice

How busy will the private equity market be in 2024?

  • Posted January 22, 2024
Looking ahead to 2024 the financial services market holds more promising prospects than 2023 driven by the substantial cash reserve amassed in the private equity sector, with record levels of available capital, it is looking like there will be a significant amount of positive growth in 2024 hopefully this positions the financial services market for […]
  • Career Advice

Taylor Root UK Trustee network: An interview with Jemilla Olufeko

  • Posted January 17, 2024
As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Partner, Georgia Morgan-Wynne recently spoke to Jemilla Olufeko, Global Legal Counsel at WPP about being a Trustee for Sydenham Arts. What does your organisation do? My organisation is a charity called Sydenham Arts. Based in South East London, our mission is “to provide, promote, and advance […]
  • General counsel

Taylor Root Singapore’s General Counsel breakfast recap – life sciences and medical technology

  • Posted November 29, 2023
Taylor Root had the pleasure of hosting a General Counsel breakfast, bringing together senior lawyers from the life sciences and medical technology sector. The gathering was a unique opportunity for industry peers to connect, share insights, and delve into the nuanced legal landscape shaping the Asia-Pacific region. The morning started off with lighthearted catchups between […]
  • Career Advice

The Economist General Counsel Summit | What makes a modern General Counsel?

  • Posted November 13, 2023
The Economist General Counsel Summit 2023 shed light on the undeniable challenges that businesses are currently facing due to geopolitical forces, macroeconomic uncertainty and the pace of volatility that has intensified over the past 12 months. General Counsel are at the intersection of these complex economic factors, charged with navigating the organisation through turbulent times. The […]