Banking and financial services recruitment
Our legal, risk and compliance recruitment teams support banking and financial services businesses to hire the highest quality talent in the market.
Legal, risk and compliance search in banking and financial services
Banking and financial services is a broad and dynamic industry, from traditional banks and insurers to fintech start-ups, asset managers, private equity firms and specialist lenders. At Taylor Root, we support employers across the full financial services landscape, recruiting legal, risk, compliance and governance professionals with deep sector knowledge and regulatory insight.
Private equity and venture capital
With decades of experience supporting the private equity and venture capital sector, we partner with investment firms and their portfolio companies to recruit high-calibre in-house legal professionals.
From executive search mandates to interim and project-based hires, we offer a tailored, consultative approach that reflects the fast-paced and dynamic nature of the industry. Whether advising on a first legal hire or building out a multi-jurisdictional legal function, we are a trusted search partner known for our discretion, agility, and long-standing expertise in this space.
benefits
By choosing to work with us, you will benefit from:
Genuine global reach
Our 13 global offices have completed projects in more than 55 locations. Through our extensive network we can consistently deliver in your search for talent
An unrivalled track record
We are a recruitment partner you can trust
Market longevity
We pioneered the first recruitment consultancies in numerous global locations. We offer local market knowledge on a global scale
Focused expertise
Focused expertise. We are a legal, risk and compliance specialist search and recruitment consultancy, dedicated to the legal, risk and compliance professions. We speak your language and understand your markets
Tailored services
We tailor our services to suit your needs and goals. Typically, they include contingent and retained search, permanent, temporary and interim recruitment as well as consultancy solutions
Roles we typically recruit for include:
Legal
- Global General Counsel
- General Counsel
- Legal Director
- Head of Legal
- Interim General Counsel
- Interim Head of Legal
- Senior Legal Counsel
- Legal Counsel
- Interim Legal Counsel
- Contract Manager
- Paralegal
Risk
- Chief Risk Officer
- Risk Director
- Head of Risk
- Risk Manager
- Quantitative Manager
- Risk Analyst
- Quantitative Analyst
- Senior Market Risk Analyst
- Market Risk Project Manager
- Credit Manager
- Special Counsel
Compliance
- Chief Compliance Officer
- Compliance Director
- Head of Compliance
- Head of Data Protection
- Compliance Manager
- Compliance Analyst
- Conflicts Analyst
We are delighted to share with you our 2025-2026 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.
