Trustee toolkit

Author Sarah Ingwersen
November 17, 2023

As part of our work with Trustees we have put together a host of resources and information to help General Counsel understand what a trustee role entails and
how you can go about securing a position as a Trustee. We’re delighted to introduce you to our Trustee toolkit.

Our guide provides insights and resources into why and how to become a Trustee – and gives answers to questions like:

  • What is the role of a Trustee?
  • What is the Taylor Root Trustee network?
  • Why has Taylor Root launched this network?
  • Why become a Trustee?
  • What value can General Counsel add to a Trustee position?

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Fractional Sole Counsel – Part-time – 3-6 months

The Company Join a fast-paced, PE-backed SaaS company as Interim Sole Counsel (Part-time, Remote). They’re a UK market leader with growing US operations. The Role Starting mid-November, this 3-day-a-week interim role (3-6 months) involves advising senior leadership on legal risk, governance, and strategy. You’ll also act as DPO, manage external counsel, and oversee the legal […]
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  • Pharmaceuticals/life sciences

Senior Legal Counsel- IP & Licensing

Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel – IP and Licensing Department: Legal Reports To: General Counsel Direct Reports: None Location: Hybrid/Remote (Some travel to Leeds office) Company Overview This role sits within a specialist pharmaceutical organisation focused on developing and supplying patient-centric medicines, particularly for individuals who have difficulty swallowing solid medications or require precise dosing […]
  • Salary Up to £160000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 7 days ago

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  • Banking (in-house)
  • Financial services (in-house)
  • FinTech
  • Information technology

FS Regulatory Counsel – Fintech

Global payments company is seeking a regulatory lawyer (3+ PQE) as part of their expansion plans. Our client is seeking a lawyer either from private practice or in-house to support them on a broad range of regulatory matters. Experience of working on payment regulations or e-money regulations is essential. This is a great opportunity to […]
  • Posted Posted 1 week ago

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  • Technology (in-house)
  • Telecommunications

SF: Senior Legal Counsel 4+

Senior Legal Counsel – Telecommunications A fast-growing company building a next-generation business fibre network in London is seeking a commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel to join its in-house team in a newly created position. Working closely with the General Counsel and other Heads of Legal, the successful candidate will provide high-quality, practical, and commercial legal […]
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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  • Charity/non-profit/third sector

Legal Counsel- Commercial Contracts (UK Remote)

🚨 We’re Hiring: Legal Counsel | Remote (UK or Isle of Wight) | Full-Time Are you a qualified solicitor with a passion for using your legal expertise to drive meaningful change? Join a mission-driven organisation at the forefront of building a circular economy that benefits people and the planet. We’re looking for a Legal Counsel […]
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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  • Charity/non-profit/third sector
  • Leisure/travel
  • Real estate (in-house)

Interim General Counsel (12-13 month FTC)

Location: Central London Hybrid working: 3 days onsite, 2 remote Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12-13 month FTC) – Full-Time Start date: January 2026 (Interviewing to be scheduled in November 2025) Salary: up to £115,000 + competitive benefits (pension, annual leave allowance + more). A prominent UK cultural & arts institution and charity is seeking […]
  • Salary Up to £115000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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