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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  • Media/entertainment

Legal Counsel – 12 month FTC

The business & The Team: A world renowned and leading events company known for organising events and exhibitions globally, their innovative approach and their digital products. An exciting time to join this business! The Group Legal function is headquartered out of London and is comprised of three teams of lawyers located in our London, US […]
  • Salary £80000 – £98000 per annum
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  • Private equity/venture capital

M&A Counsel | First Legal Hire | Global PE Firm

A leading global private equity firm has exclusively retained us to hire its first Corporate M&A Legal professional in London. This newly created role will sit at the heart of European deal activity, supporting complex cross‑border transactions and working directly with the deal team on high‑impact execution. You will take ownership of the legal workstream […]
  • Posted Posted 7 days ago

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  • Technology (in-house)

Head of Legal

Head of Legal – Engineering & Technology Scale-Up (Bristol) We are partnering exclusively with a fast-growing engineering and technology business to appoint their Head of Legal. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the legal and commercial strategy of a mission-led organisation making a real impact in the world. We are looking for someone who […]
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  • Asset management

Legal Counsel – Private Markets

Taylor Root is partnering with a global private markets investment platform to hire a Legal Counsel to support the growth of its private credit and broader private markets business, with a strong and growing focus on sustainable and responsible investment strategies. This role sits close to the investment and product teams and focuses on the […]
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  • Banking (in-house)
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  • FinTech
  • Information technology

Commercial Legal Counsel – 4+ PQE (Global Fintech)

Global established fintech company in the digital assets space is seeking a legal counsel as part of their growth plans. You’ll work across a range of commercial contracts, collaborating with senior stakeholders and teams in the UK, Europe and more globally, as well as having the opportunity to broaden your skill sets into other areas. […]
  • Posted Posted 3 weeks ago

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