Karolina Mikulicz-Church

Principal Consultant | In-house Legal

London, UK

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Karolina specialises in recruiting lawyers at all levels, from General Counsel to Legal Counsel, across banking and financial services. She has partnered with clients in a range of sectors including professional services, asset management, fintech, trading platforms, financial advisory, investment banking, insurance, pension funds and venture capital funds. Karolina originally qualified and practised as a Barrister (called to the Bar in 2002), before joining the Civil Service as a Government Lawyer and then moving in-house as a Senior Associate.

Prior to joining Taylor Root, Karolina founded and ran her own online retail business. She is a Middle Temple Scholar and Oxford law graduate with over 20 years of professional experience including extensive business, litigation and legal advisory experience.

Karolina’s testimonials

Senior Litigation Lawyer | In-house Litigation Legal Counsel | Professional services

“I can highly recommend Karolina, you will be in excellent hands. She took the time to understand my skills, experience and career aspirations, and was able to match me with a job that ticked every box. She provided valuable insights into the role, the organisation’s culture and the interview process. 

Communication was clear, and she was always responsive to queries/calls. She helped turn what could have been a tense multi-stage interview process into something that felt quite normal, and at times, enjoyable. I really appreciated that given that I hadn’t moved jobs for a decade.

Thanks to Karolina I have landed a role that excites me and will provide a fantastic platform for the rest of my career.”

Sophie Wolfinden | Recruitment Associate Director | DC Advisory

“Karolina has been a pleasure to deal with. Always very responsive, professional and knows her candidates inside out. She has made our recent hiring a quick and smooth process. Not only that, but she has helped enormously with benchmarking and market intel, which has enabled us to pitch our roles correctly. I would highly recommend her to any other clients looking to hire in this space and also look forward to working together again if the team expands.”

Chloe Gal | GC | Head of Legal and Compliance

“I can’t recommend Karolina enough if you are a candidate or a company looking for / to recruit into a senior legal position. Karolina grasped exactly the sort of role I wanted from our first conversation and she didn’t pepper me with unsuitable roles like most recruiters do. Karolina managed to place me into the perfect role within a few weeks of working together and was incredibly helpful throughout the process, both in terms of moral support and assisting with the negotiations. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with her!”

Natalia Ulanovskaya | Senior Derivatives Lawyer

“Working with Karolina has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. Her prompt responses and dedicated assistance throughout the interview process were invaluable. Thanks to her expertise and guidance, I was able to secure a rewarding position as a senior derivatives lawyer in a very short period of time. I highly recommend Karlina for her professionalism, support, and commitment to helping candidates find their perfect fit in the legal field.”

Brightwell | Senior Markets Lawyer

“Karolina inspired full confidence from the start; she took the time to really understand the brief and explore the skill sets and personal attributes that would be relevant to the role and candidate search. This combined with her excellent knowledge of the financial services market resulted in a high-quality shortlist, and she invested time at every stage of the interview process to get feedback and further hone the search. My team is quite a unique one, covering a broad range of very technical areas, so the candidate pool is already a small one – but Karolina found a brilliant candidate who was exactly the right fit for our team and organisation. I couldn’t be more pleased and would highly recommend Karolina – she provided fantastic, efficient and thoughtful support from start to finish”

Tanya Bagley | Head of Investments and Markets Legal

Sarah Tantin | Legal Counsel | Client Engagements

“I had the pleasure of working with Karolina and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From start to finish, she provided helpful guidance and support, ensuring a seamless experience.

What stood out most was her dedication to keeping me informed every step of the way. She consistently followed up, shared updates, and ensured I had all the information I needed to feel confident and prepared. Her responsiveness and availability were truly remarkable and her kindness made every interaction a positive one.

Karolina went above and beyond to make what can be a daunting process both smooth and enjoyable. I am deeply grateful for her professionalism and support.”

Ada Gravremoglu | Legal Counsel

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Karolina on securing a new role, and I couldn’t be more impressed with her professionalism and dedication.

From our very first interview, Karolina was incredibly meticulous, carefully assessing whether the role was the right fit for both myself and the company. The information she provided about the company and the role, as well as how she represented me to the employer, was thorough and incredibly helpful. Without a doubt, one of the key qualities that sets her apart from other recruitment consultants is her deep understanding of the role, the company, the market and the candidate.

Her responsiveness and frequent updates at every step ensured that the entire process was seamless. Karolina is also extremely hardworking and truly goes above and beyond– she even worked on my placement during her own time off!

On top of her professionalism, she was incredibly supportive and friendly throughout, turning what could have been a stressful process into a genuinely positive experience. For that, I am deeply grateful.

With her expertise, personal touch and diligence in her work, she has truly raised the bar for recruitment consultants, and I am so fortunate to have had her support during this journey.”

  • Management consulting
  • Permanent

Senior Legal Counsel Commercial

Leading professional services organisation seeks Senior Legal Counsel to join their highly skilled in-house legal team in London. An opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team, in a varied role supporting all levels of the business across service lines and the full range of internal business functions. It will be to engage in contracting […]
  • Salary Generous benefits package
  • Posted 1 week geleden geplaatst

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  • Insurance
  • Permanent

Commercial Legal Counsel (TPRM)

Global insurance business seeking a commercial lawyer to support legal risk management across supplier, vendor and outsourcing arrangements. The role will focus on reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial contracts, advising on outsourcing and operational resilience requirements, and supporting third-party risk initiatives. You will also monitor regulatory developments, maintain contract templates and playbooks, and […]
  • Salary Excellent benefits package
  • Posted 2 weken geleden geplaatst

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  • Management consulting
  • Permanent

Employment Legal Counsel

Leading professional services company seeking an experienced employment lawyer to join their highly skilled in-house legal team in London. This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team, with an interesting and broad spread of contentious and non-contentious employment work on offer. They are looking for an adept and experienced employment lawyer […]
  • Salary Generous benefits package
  • Posted 2 weken geleden geplaatst

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  • Banking (in-house)
  • Permanent

Financial Crime Lawyer – Leading Institution

We’re currently working with a leading international financial institution that is looking to hire a Financial Crime Lawyer. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with a strong financial crime advisory background to join a well-regarded legal team. The role involves advising on a broad range of AML, sanctions, CTF and anti-bribery and corruption […]
  • Salary Excellent benefits package
  • Posted 4 weken geleden geplaatst

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  • FinTech
  • Permanent

Global Fintech – Legal Counsel

I’m currently working with an exciting international fintech operating at the intersection of payments, technology and mobility. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, collaborative legal team in a broad, business-facing role with exposure to a wide range of commercial and strategic matters. It would suit someone looking to step into a highly […]
  • Salary Competitive benefits package
  • Posted 4 weken geleden geplaatst

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karolina's insights

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Legal readiness and enterprise value: what professional services firms must get right before investment or sale

  • Posted oktober 22, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Private equity investment continues to reshape the professional services market.   While much of the activity to date has focused on accountancy and financial advisory businesses, investors are increasingly looking at consulting, executive search, compliance, legal services and other specialist advisory firms. Recent transactions involving businesses such as Azets, Cooper Parry and […]
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What data centre investment means for infrastructure lawyers

  • Posted juli 3, 2026
Contents Key insights Over the past decade, infrastructure investment has undergone a quiet but profound transformation. Traditionally anchored in assets such as roads, ports, and utilities, infrastructure funds are now allocating significant capital to digital assets: most notably, data centres. This shift has been driven by the exponential growth of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, streaming […]
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Why private equity investment into professional services is reshaping in‑house legal growth in 2026

  • Posted februari 24, 2026
Hiring across legal teams in professional services accelerated through 2025, and early signs suggest that momentum is continuing into 2026. A central driver is the rise of private equity (PE) investment into legal, consulting and accounting platforms, which is changing how organisations scale, modernise and manage risk. Rather than viewing legal and advisory as static […]
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How Funds Lawyers shape investment strategy and navigate complex structures

  • Posted januari 29, 2026
Funds law is a highly specialised and commercially critical area of legal practice. While many associate Funds Lawyers with regulatory compliance and fund formation, their role goes far beyond documentation. In reality, Funds Lawyers are strategic partners, helping shape investment strategy, manage risk and structure vehicles that meet the needs of sophisticated investors. Legal architects […]