{"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-7387b849 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 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-127579 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry job_position_featured\" id=\"block_6c24dd055055aaf97bfeeb4d854c3b5b-job-127579\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/job\/compliance-counsel-127579\/\">\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\">Private equity\/venture capital<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Compliance Counsel<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">About the Opportunity Our client is a leading European private equity firm with operations across multiple jurisdictions. 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We&#8217;re looking for candidates with: Non-Financial Risk experience within financial services, fintech, payments, or another regulated environment Experience developing or maturing risk frameworks Strong [&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\">Up to GBP70000 per annum<\/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\">2 dagen 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-127464 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_6c24dd055055aaf97bfeeb4d854c3b5b-job-127464\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/job\/corporate-paralegal-i-top-tier-mnc-i-singapore-127464\/\">\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\">Media\/entertainment<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Corporate Paralegal I Top Tier MNC I SINGAPORE<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">We&#8217;re partnering with a top-tier MNC seeking Corporate Paralegals (2 Roles) to join its APAC Legal team in Singapore. The role \u00b7 Working alongside highly regarded lawyers on a broad range of corporate matters: drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and agreements, coordinating signing workflows across contracting parties, and maintaining up-to-date legal databases About you \u00b7 [&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\">SGD6000 &#8211; SGD7000 per month + 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\">5 dagen 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-127342 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_6c24dd055055aaf97bfeeb4d854c3b5b-job-127342\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/job\/head-of-supervision-banking-127342\/\">\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\">Banking (in-house)<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Head of Supervision, Banking<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Head of Banking Supervision A leading international financial services regulator is seeking an experienced banking regulatory leader to head its Banking Supervision function. This is a high-profile executive appointment offering the opportunity to shape supervisory strategy, influence regulatory policy and oversee the prudential supervision of a significant banking sector operating within a globally recognised international [&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\">Up to GBP180000 per annum<\/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\">7 dagen 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-127296 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry job_position_featured\" id=\"block_6c24dd055055aaf97bfeeb4d854c3b5b-job-127296\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/job\/in-house-corporate-real-estate-counsel-127296\/\">\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\">Financial services (in-house)<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">In-House Corporate Real Estate Counsel<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">In-House Corporate Real Estate Counsel | European Investment Manager | London Title: Corporate Real Estate Lawyer (1-3 PQE) &#8211; In-House, European Real Estate Investment Manager Location: London (hybrid) About the business I&#8217;m partnering exclusively with a specialist European real estate investment and asset manager, headquartered in London with offices across eight European markets on a [&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\">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-127191 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry job_position_featured\" id=\"block_6c24dd055055aaf97bfeeb4d854c3b5b-job-127191\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/job\/vp-legal-senior-director-legal-12-month-ftc-127191\/\">\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\">Pharmaceuticals\/life sciences<\/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\">VP Legal \/ Senior Director Legal &#8211; 12-month FTC<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">VP Legal \/ Senior Director Legal &#8211; 12-month FTC London | Hybrid | Immediate start required Taylor Root is working with a rapidly growing, venture-backed TechBio business operating at the intersection of life sciences, artificial intelligence and data to appoint a senior legal leader for a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a broad and [&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\">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-127169 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_6c24dd055055aaf97bfeeb4d854c3b5b-job-127169\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/job\/regional-head-of-compliance-asset-management-127169\/\">\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\">Asset management<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Regional Head of Compliance (Asset Management)<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">We are seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Head of Compliance to lead the compliance function with a leading financial institution. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the compliance framework across multiple jurisdictions within the region, providing regulatory guidance to senior management and business stakeholders, and fostering a strong culture of compliance [&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\">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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\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-126286 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-general-counsel category-in-house category-private-equity tag-new_in-house-career-advice tag-new_in-house-gc hd_author-georgia-morgan-wynne\" id=\"block_2fd668d0400d46b97ccfdb9b441cca18-job-126286\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/market-insight\/in-house\/from-general-counsel-to-ceo\/\">\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\/2022\/06\/iStock-540869188-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Businesswoman sitting and traveling by train working on laptop. Business travel concept.\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/iStock-540869188-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/iStock-540869188-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/iStock-540869188-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/06\/iStock-540869188-768x576.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\">From General Counsel to CEO: how legal leaders can make the leap<\/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\">september 22, 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 Katherine Potter (Katie) has led a public company as CEO and served as General Counsel in listed and private equity-backed businesses. She explains why the move from legal adviser to business leader starts long before the title changes, and what ambitious GCs can do now to prepare for it. For many [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-125854 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-general-counsel category-trustee-network tag-new_in-house-career-advice tag-new_in-house-gc tag-new_in-house-trustee-network hd_author-sarah-ingwersen\" id=\"block_2fd668d0400d46b97ccfdb9b441cca18-job-125854\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/career-advice\/talent-is-everywhere-access-is-not-russell-johnstone-on-purposeful-trusteeship\/\">\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\/11\/Detail_Serious-group-discussion-at-office-table_shutterstock_1043108527-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Professionals meet in person in an 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\/2025\/11\/Detail_Serious-group-discussion-at-office-table_shutterstock_1043108527-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/Detail_Serious-group-discussion-at-office-table_shutterstock_1043108527-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/Detail_Serious-group-discussion-at-office-table_shutterstock_1043108527-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/Detail_Serious-group-discussion-at-office-table_shutterstock_1043108527-768x576.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\">Talent is everywhere, access is not: Russell Johnstone on purposeful trusteeship<\/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\">september 9, 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 For Russell Johnstone, trusteeship is where senior commercial judgment meets social purpose. With a career advising some of the UK&#8217;s most prominent consumer, media and technology businesses, including as General Counsel for BT&#8217;s Consumer division, he now brings board-level judgment, regulatory fluency and commercial discipline to three organisations united by a powerful idea: [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-125517 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-talente-finden category-general-counsel-de category-in-house-de tag-new_in-house-hiring-advice tag-new_in-house-market-insights hd_author-fiyin-fayeye\" id=\"block_2fd668d0400d46b97ccfdb9b441cca18-job-125517\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/hiring-advice-de\/talente-finden\/what-does-a-data-centre-lawyer-do\/\">\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\/11\/GettyImages-1133782921-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Shot of a group of businesspeople having a meeting in an 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\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-1133782921-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-1133782921-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-1133782921-768x576.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\">What does a data centre lawyer do? Understanding one of the legal market&#8217;s most elusive skill sets<\/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\">september 3, 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 What is the remit of a data centre lawyer? It is a question we are being asked with increasing frequency by C-suite leaders preparing to make their first General Counsel hire, by existing in-house legal teams assessing where their capability gaps lie, and by lawyers themselves trying to understand how to [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\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-de category-in-house-de 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. 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