Federica Volpe

Resourcer | In-house Legal

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Federica is part of the Taylor Root team in Amsterdam. Her focus is on in-house legal and compliance professionals within the Netherlands. Her area of recruitment expertise focuses on compliance officers, analysts, managers; legal counsels, senior legal counsels; privacy and data protection officers, analyst and managers. She is naturally curious and very interested in connecting with new people every day.

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How General Counsel in the Netherlands are building AI-ready legal teams

  • Posted maart 9, 2026
Across the Netherlands, artificial intelligence is more than a technology conversation. For General Counsel, it has become a structural and workforce question. As organisations review how automation and legal tech fit into their operations, many are doing so at different speeds. This reflects the uneven pace of AI adoption across the Dutch legal market.  This shift is happening against a complex backdrop. Parts of […]
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Leading beyond discomfort: how mind‑body awareness strengthens modern leadership

  • Posted maart 5, 2026
As leaders navigate increasing complexity, shifting expectations and diverse teams, many are finding that technical capability alone is no longer enough. Effective leadership now depends on the ability to recognise discomfort early, stay grounded under pressure and create environments where people feel safe to contribute. During our recent International Women’s Day webinar that we hosted […]
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How multi‑asset consolidation is reshaping legal talent in alternative asset management

  • Posted maart 5, 2026
Large alternative asset managers have entered a new era. Having absorbed trillions in third‑party assets under management (AUM) through the acquisition of specialist platforms across credit, insurance, secondaries, infrastructure and real assets, they are no longer single‑strategy firms. Instead, they are evolving into fully integrated, multi‑asset capital platforms. This consolidation wave has reshaped the competitive […]
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What UK interim in-house lawyers look for in day rates: expectations vs reality

  • Posted maart 5, 2026
The interim legal market has evolved and grown significantly in the UK over the past 10 years, driven by shifting economic conditions, corporate transformation, digital and automation initiatives, headcount freezes and sustained demand for specialist in-house legal skills. Against this backdrop, one question consistently sits at the centre of conversations with interim in‑house lawyers when […]
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Why US in-house legal departments are restructuring in 2026: key themes emerging across industries

  • Posted maart 4, 2026
In-house legal departments across the United States are entering a period of structural change. While cost pressure and regulatory complexity are not new, the pace and nature of change heading into 2026 is different. In-house legal teams are being asked to move faster, operate closer to the business, and support increasingly complex risk environments with […]
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How AI is reshaping legal leadership in private equity

  • Posted maart 3, 2026
Private equity has always been defined by value creation under pressure. Tight timelines, imperfect information and high‑conviction decision‑making are not new dynamics. What has changed is the speed at which those dynamics now play out. Artificial intelligence has not altered the fundamentals of private equity. It has accelerated them. Across funds and portfolio companies alike, […]
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How to prepare for a risk and compliance interview in a law firm

  • Posted februari 27, 2026
Interviewing for a risk and compliance role in a law firm is different from interviewing in other sectors. Law firms operate within strict regulatory environments, complex client relationships and partnership structures, meaning hiring managers assess more than technical knowledge alone. Whether you are applying for an AML, conflicts, data protection or broader compliance risk position, […]
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How market volatility is boosting hiring demand for REITs 

  • Posted februari 25, 2026
Market volatility has become a defining feature of the US real estate investment trust (REIT) landscape. Shifting interest rates, evolving investor sentiment, uneven sector performance, and changing capital raising conditions are influencing how REITs operate and, importantly, how they hire. While volatility often signals uncertainty, for many REITs it is driving an urgent increase in recruitment, particularly across legal, finance, […]
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Globalization of REIT investment strategies and the resulting talent gaps 

  • Posted februari 25, 2026
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are undergoing a significant shift as global investment strategies become more prominent. Institutional capital is increasingly crossing borders, and REITs are expanding into new regions and asset classes. This globalization is creating acute talent gaps across legal, finance, and investor relations functions as organizations adapt to more complex international operating […]