{"id":88647,"date":"2024-08-01T02:11:08","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T02:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/?p=88647"},"modified":"2025-04-09T12:33:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T12:33:16","slug":"how-to-build-a-diverse-in-house-legal-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/market-insight\/general-counsel\/how-to-build-a-diverse-in-house-legal-team\/","title":{"rendered":"How to build a diverse in-house legal team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide post-content-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a56dcf5d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a growing awareness of the value of recruiting diversity into organisations which is being driven by a combination of social, economic, and legal factors. This recognition is not just about fulfilling ethical responsibilities; it also ties directly to the business&#8217;s performance and reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a case where doing good also means doing well. Building a diverse in-house legal team aligns with equity and social justice principles. It ensures that individuals from all backgrounds have equal access to opportunities, fostering an inclusive work environment. The business case for diversity is equally strong, with growing evidence showing that companies with greater diversity in their ranks perform better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building a diverse in-house legal team involves a comprehensive approach encompassing recruitment, retention, development, and fostering an inclusive culture. Here are actionable strategies to achieve this goal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Develop a clear diversity strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Define diversity goals<\/strong>: Establish clear, measurable diversity objectives aligned with the organisation&#8217;s overall mission and values.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leadership commitment<\/strong>: Ensure top management, including the General Counsel, is visibly committed to diversity and inclusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Inclusive recruitment practices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Diverse talent pools<\/strong>: Partner with diverse professional organisations, law schools, and bar associations to source a wide range of candidates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inclusive job descriptions<\/strong>: Use inclusive language in job postings and clearly state the organisation\u2019s commitment to diversity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bias-free hiring process<\/strong>: Implement blind recruitment techniques, such as removing names and other identifying information from resumes, to mitigate unconscious bias.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diverse hiring panels<\/strong>: Assemble diverse interview panels to ensure varied perspectives during the selection process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Create a supportive and inclusive culture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Onboarding programs<\/strong>: Develop onboarding programs that emphasise the company\u2019s commitment to diversity and inclusion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employee resource groups (ERGs)<\/strong>: Support ERGs that cater to different demographics within the legal team to foster a sense of belonging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regular diversity training<\/strong>: Provide continuous training on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for all team members, including unconscious bias training and cultural competence workshops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Mentorship and sponsorship programs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mentorship programs<\/strong>: Establish mentorship programs that connect diverse junior lawyers with experienced mentors who can guide their career development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sponsorship programs<\/strong>: Develop sponsorship initiatives where senior leaders advocate for high-potential diverse employees, providing them with opportunities for visibility and advancement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Professional development and career growth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tailored training programs<\/strong>: Offer professional development programs tailored to the needs of diverse employees, such as leadership training and specialized legal skills workshops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clear career pathways<\/strong>: Ensure there are clear and transparent career progression paths, with regular feedback and support for diverse team members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diversity in leadership<\/strong>: Actively work to promote diverse employees into leadership positions within the legal team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. Flexible work policies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Work-life balance<\/strong>: Provide flexible working hours, remote work options, and generous parental leave policies to accommodate diverse needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inclusive benefits<\/strong>: Ensure that employee benefits are inclusive and support the diverse needs of all team members, such as healthcare benefits for same-sex partners and support for employees with disabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. Performance metrics and accountability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Track diversity metrics<\/strong>: Regularly track and report diversity metrics within the legal team, such as the demographics of hires, promotions, and retention rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accountability for diversity goals<\/strong>: Hold leaders and managers accountable for meeting diversity goals, including incorporating these goals into performance reviews and compensation decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8. External engagement and partnerships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Community involvement<\/strong>: Engage with and support organisations that promote diversity in the legal profession, such as participating in diversity conferences and sponsoring scholarships for underrepresented law students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro bono initiatives<\/strong>: Encourage and support pro bono work that benefits diverse communities, demonstrating the organisation\u2019s commitment to social justice and equality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9. Regular feedback and continuous improvement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Employee surveys<\/strong>: Conduct regular employee surveys to gather feedback on diversity and inclusion efforts and identify areas for improvement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Continuous improvement<\/strong>: Use the feedback to continuously refine and enhance diversity strategies and initiatives, ensuring they remain effective and relevant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diversity is a matter of fairness and a strategic advantage for in-house legal teams. Embracing diversity in hiring and fostering an inclusive workplace culture can drive innovation, improve representation, and ultimately lead to greater success for both legal professionals and the organisations they serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building a diverse in-house legal team requires a sustained and multifaceted effort. By implementing these strategies, organisations can create a more inclusive and supportive environment that attracts and retains top diverse talent. This not only enhances the legal team\u2019s performance but also aligns with broader organisational goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As always, please reach out and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/consultants\/?_hd_person_specialism=in-house\">get in touch<\/a>&nbsp;anytime if you or your organisation may benefit from Taylor Root\u2019s specialist legal search and recruitment services or if you are looking for your next career move.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n\n\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-jobs is-style-reduced is-template- alignwide\" id=\"block_6c24dd055055aaf97bfeeb4d854c3b5b\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Jobs<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--jobs\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--job post-122813 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_6c24dd055055aaf97bfeeb4d854c3b5b-job-122813\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/job\/legal-counsel-corporatema-122813\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Leisure\/travel<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Fixed term contract<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Legal Counsel &#8211; Corporate\/M&amp;A<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">A leading European passenger transport business is looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its Group Legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. 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This newly created role will support the execution of complex back-leverage financings and structured credit transactions across a growing debt platform. 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This newly created role will lead drafting, review, and negotiation of transactional and commercial agreements in a deal-driven environment. 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This is a rare opportunity for an experienced disputes lawyer to step into a newly created in-house role at the heart of an organisation that protects and champions some of the world&#8217;s leading news publishers. 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You will be part of a hugely respected business and legal affairs team and report into the head of legal and dotted line to the head of distribution. The business is going from strength to [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__salary meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Salary<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">bonus<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">1 week geleden geplaatst<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-122240 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry job_position_featured\" id=\"block_6c24dd055055aaf97bfeeb4d854c3b5b-job-122240\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/job\/part-timeinterim-senior-legal-counsel-122240\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Manufacturing<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Fixed term contract<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Part-time\/Interim Senior Legal Counsel<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Interim Legal Counsel (EMEA) &#8211; Part-Time (3 Days) \u00a360,000 (3 days) | 6-month FTC | Fully remote with occasional travel We are working with a high-growth, private equity-backed international business seeking an experienced Interim Senior Legal Counsel to support its EMEA operations. This is a senior, hands-on role within a lean legal team, offering broad [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">2 weken geleden geplaatst<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n<!-- Banner -->\n\n\n<div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-simple-placeholder hs-cta-embed-274773364927\"\n  style=\"max-width:100%; max-height:100%; width:260px;height:520px\" data-hubspot-wrapper-cta-id=\"274773364927\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/cta-eu1.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLpyHBn4THqZryjLePpd0VoQqyl5krae%2B%2FfwPOiPtQLZRMTHTsta71udlEB21txg%2Bl7OSU4UpzrriDOlNodZgPZwO6brr5jDZxDtVJaksExRdZWoKEOPBzmhNqe03ClLEoUy1C5J5eM6iYX9cZRwUrOAHp%2FNCkjL3ky%2B5dHs%2B0IeK4QEaPc11kDvBC2yirNGU6fCX4hUaoGUte0R4LkSq9b%2B4FrH1i%2BrftjdlFKNzprYqiuBh4ns87DJw%3D%3D&#038;webInteractiveContentId=274773364927&#038;portalId=26669168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"TR_GLO_2026_in-house_report_web-banner_Global-new\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/cta\/default\/26669168\/interactive-274773364927.png\" style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: fill\"\n      onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/tr35.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/tr35.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/09\/tr35-96x300.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-posts is-slider is-template-grid alignwide\" id=\"block_2fd668d0400d46b97ccfdb9b441cca18\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Featured Content<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow eyebrow-group__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hd-block-posts__button button wp-block-button__link eyebrow-group__link\" href=\"#\">See all news<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--posts\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--post post-122036 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-general-counsel category-in-house category-private-equity tag-new_in-house-career-advice hd_author-joyce-toeset\" id=\"block_2fd668d0400d46b97ccfdb9b441cca18-job-122036\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/market-insight\/general-counsel\/public-private-or-pe-backed-business-whats-the-difference-for-a-gc-in-europe\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Detail_Woman-standing-smiling-at-audience_iStock-1408304047-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Woman standing smiling in front of an audience\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Detail_Woman-standing-smiling-at-audience_iStock-1408304047-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Detail_Woman-standing-smiling-at-audience_iStock-1408304047-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Detail_Woman-standing-smiling-at-audience_iStock-1408304047-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Detail_Woman-standing-smiling-at-audience_iStock-1408304047-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">Public,\u00a0private\u00a0or PE-backed business:\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0the difference for a GC in Europe?\u00a0<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">juni 26, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights &nbsp; The title may stay the same, but the role of a general counsel can look\u00a0very different\u00a0depending on ownership structure. A GC\u00a0operating\u00a0within a listed multinational faces\u00a0a very different\u00a0set of expectations to one supporting a founder-led\u00a0private business\u00a0or a private equity-backed portfolio company.\u00a0 Across Europe, these differences are becoming more pronounced as organisations [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-121294 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-general-counsel category-in-house category-private-equity tag-new_in-house-market-insights hd_author-nikki-newton\" id=\"block_2fd668d0400d46b97ccfdb9b441cca18-job-121294\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/market-insight\/private-equity\/the-modern-gc-culture-conduct-and-the-judgement-no-one-trains-you-for\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/iStock-1210265602-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Groups of young men and women sitting at tables in coworking office environment and discussing small business plans and projects.\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/iStock-1210265602-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/iStock-1210265602-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">The modern GC: culture, conduct and the judgement no one trains you for<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">juni 11, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Key insights The role of the general counsel is evolving in ways that are not always captured in formal job descriptions. While much attention has been given to the expanding scope of the role and the increasing regulatory burden, the more fundamental shift is subtler. Many of the most challenging aspects of being a [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-118376 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-general-counsel category-in-house category-private-equity tag-new_in-house-gc tag-new_in-house-market-insights hd_author-georgia-morgan-wynne\" id=\"block_2fd668d0400d46b97ccfdb9b441cca18-job-118376\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/market-insight\/private-equity\/the-exit-a-guide-for-general-counsels-in-pebacked-businesses\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2204316229-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Meeting, walking and business people in city in discussion on morning commute, travel and journey. Corporate, teamwork and men and women in town talking for collaboration, partnership and career\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2204316229-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2204316229-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">The art of the exit: A guide for general counsels in PE\u2011backed businesses<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">april 24, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Exits are among the most intense and consequential moments in the life of a private equity\u2011backed business. They compress timelines, amplify scrutiny and place legal judgement at the centre of decision\u2011making, often alongside high expectations from sponsors, management teams and advisers. For General Counsels (GCs), the exit process is rarely just a transaction. It\u2019s a [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-118129 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-general-counsel category-in-house tag-new_in-house-career-advice tag-new_in-house-gc\" id=\"block_2fd668d0400d46b97ccfdb9b441cca18-job-118129\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/career-advice\/how-heads-of-legal-can-progress-to-general-counsel\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1305158945-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Man working from coffee shop. He is using mobile phone and laptop\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1305158945-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1305158945-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1305158945-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">Stepping up: How heads of legal can progress into the general counsel role<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">maart 19, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">The transition from head of legal to general counsel (GC) has become an increasingly significant career step within organisations. While both roles require extensive legal expertise, the GC position carries a broader strategic remit, encompassing enterprise-wide risk management, governance oversight and senior leadership responsibilities. As organisations face heightened regulatory expectations, operational complexity and evolving commercial [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-117084 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-general-counsel category-hiring-advice category-market-insight category-netherlands tag-new_in-house-hiring-advice hd_author-tobias-herweijer\" id=\"block_2fd668d0400d46b97ccfdb9b441cca18-job-117084\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/hiring-advice\/how-general-counsel-in-the-netherlands-are-building-ai-ready-legal-teams\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/Detail_Group-of-business-persons-talking-in-the-office-GettyImages-2163365819-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Group of business persons talking in the office.\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/Detail_Group-of-business-persons-talking-in-the-office-GettyImages-2163365819-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/Detail_Group-of-business-persons-talking-in-the-office-GettyImages-2163365819-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/Detail_Group-of-business-persons-talking-in-the-office-GettyImages-2163365819-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">How\u00a0General\u00a0Counsel\u00a0in the\u00a0Netherlands\u00a0are building AI-ready legal teams<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">maart 9, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Across the Netherlands, artificial intelligence&nbsp;is&nbsp;more than&nbsp;a technology conversation. 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