Olivia Courtney

Olivia is based out of the Sydney office covering the in-house, banking and financial services legal market as well as the commerce and industry legal sector. Olivia recruits lawyers and company secretarial professionals at all levels across the Australian market. Prior to joining Taylor Root, Olivia worked for a leading national recruitment brand in London, where she gained experience recruiting lawyers, legal executives and paralegals into temporary, contract and permanent positions in private practice. Olivia is a graduate of Lancaster University where she studied for her Bachelor of Laws.

OLIVIA’s Insights

Transitioning from Law Firm Associate to In-house Counsel: A strategic career move

• Posted september 9, 2025

For many lawyers, the shift from private practice to an in-house legal role marks a pivotal career evolution. After honing technical skills and building a strong foundation in a law firm, the move in-house offers a chance to become a true business partner. Drawing on insights from years of legal recruitment experience, here’s a practical […]

The future of in-house teams – more business than law?

• Posted juli 30, 2025

In-house legal teams are undergoing a quiet revolution. Once seen as the guardians of compliance and risk mitigation, today’s in-house counsel are increasingly stepping into roles that blend legal expertise with strategic business acumen. As companies face mounting regulatory complexity, digital transformation, and global competition, the future of in-house teams may be less about law […]

Recruiting General Counsel: The essential interview questions

• Posted september 20, 2023

When looking for a general counsel, most businesses are looking for someone with two main attributes: in-depth legal expertise and sound judgment. The third attribute, however, that many teams highly prize is business acumen. Company leaders believe a general counsel with these three attributes will be successful in the position and will be a valued […]

Interviews: banking and finance award finalists – 30 under 30 law awards

• Posted mei 12, 2020

Taylor Root is proud to be the principal partner in the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Law Awards. Olivia Courtney, Associate Director at Taylor Root, had the opportunity to speak to this year’s finalists in the Banking & Finance category. This award recognises a lawyer who has dominated the banking and finance practice area, advising on […]

Interviews: banking and finance award finalists – 30 under 30 law awards – part two

• Posted mei 12, 2020

Taylor Root is proud to be the principal partner in the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Law Awards. Olivia Courtney, Associate Director at Taylor Root, had the opportunity to speak to this year’s finalists in the Banking & Finance category. This award recognises a lawyer who has dominated the banking and finance practice area, advising on […]