Professional services

We are a market-leading recruiter of legal, risk and compliance specialists in the professional services sector.

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Market-leading legal, risk and compliance search and recruitment for professional services 

We are a renowned and trusted recruiter of legal, risk and compliance specialists at every level for professional services firms of every size. 

Forming long-term partnerships with professionals and businesses, we are a market leader in the sector. Whether companies are looking to hire their first lawyer or expand their compliance team internationally, we are a trusted consultancy with an impeccable reputation. 

benefits

By choosing to work with us, you will benefit from: 

Genuine global reach

Our 13 global offices have completed projects in more than 55 locations.  Through our extensive network we can consistently deliver in your search for talent

An unrivalled track record

We are a recruitment partner you can trust

Market longevity

We pioneered the first recruitment consultancies in numerous global locations. We offer local market knowledge on a global scale 

Focused expertise

We are a legal, risk and compliance specialist search and recruitment consultancy, dedicated to the legal, risk and compliance professions. We speak your language and understand your markets  

Tailored services

We tailor our services to suit your needs and goals. Typically, they include contingent and retained search, permanent, temporary and interim recruitment as well as consultancy solutions


Roles we typically recruit for include:

Legal

Legal counsel
Senior legal counsel
General counsel

Risk

Risk manager
Risk analyst
Risk director 
Internal auditor

  

Compliance

Compliance manager
Compliance director
Company secretary

Latest resources

  • Career Advice

Moving to the regions: Birmingham

  • Posted July 24, 2024
why WATCH our SESSIon: Whether you are considering a career move or just embarking on your legal journey, our session on how to succeed as a legal professional in Birmingham offers practical tips and guidance on the unique challenges and opportunities that come with working at a regional law firm. Our guest speakers Jenny Farrington, […]
  • General counsel

The importance of diversity and inclusion in legal teams

  • Posted July 17, 2024
The importance of diversity and inclusion within legal teams cannot be overstated in today’s rapidly changing legal landscape. Building a diverse legal team not only aligns with principles of equality and fairness but also profoundly impacts an organisation’s success. Diversity and inclusion are often grouped together because they are interconnected, and it is only in […]
  • Market Insight

Interim legal recruitment: why businesses need interim hires

  • Posted July 9, 2024
Taylor Root’s interim experts, Penny Parker, Director and Clare McCallum, Senior Consultant, discuss the current interim market and give some great advice of why businesses can benefit from interim hires and how best to go about this. Penny and Clare are experts at connecting interim legal professionals with businesses across the UK. To speak to […]
  • Market Insight

Q2: What are the in-house legal recruitment market trends?

  • Posted July 9, 2024
What is happening in the in-house legal recruitment market across the UK? The interim legal recruitment market Despite a slower start in Q1, Q2 saw rapid growth of the interim market. With many General Counsel experiencing restrictions in growth of their permanent headcount, the interim and consulting market has seen a further rise in popularity […]
  • Career Advice

Taylor Root UK Trustee Network: An interview with Clare Bouwmeester

  • Posted July 4, 2024
As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Partner, Sarah Ingwersen recently spoke to Clare Bouwmeester, Legal Consultant for Fortnum and Mason about her experience as a Trustee for Sophie Hayes Foundation. What does your charity do? The Sophie Hayes Foundation is a charity that can help save lives. It gives hope […]
  • Career Advice

Sustainability in financial services: The evolving UK talent market 

  • Posted June 21, 2024
Rising to the challenge: sustainability professionals in UK financial services The landscape of sustainability within the financial sector is undergoing a dynamic transformation, driven by a growing commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. Recent data reveals key trends and insights into the professionals at the heart of this change. Here’s a closer look […]
  • Career Advice

Taylor Root UK Trustee Network: An interview with Kate Burns

  • Posted June 20, 2024
As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Partner, Georgia Morgan-Wynne, recently spoke to Kate Burns VP Business Operations and General Counsel at MOO about her experience as a Trustee for Wandle Learning Trust. Can you talk us through your journey to being a Trustee? I started off by getting involved in […]
  • Hiring advice

Why should companies work with a specialist legal recruiter

  • Posted June 18, 2024
Recruiting legal professionals can be a major challenge for many companies. It is often difficult for internal HR managers to understand the specific characteristics of the specialism or the intricacies of the regional legal market. This can be particularly the case if no legal professionals have previously been recruited for the organisation. For example, hiring […]
  • Career Advice

What does it mean to be a woman and work in tech?

  • Posted June 18, 2024
What is it like to work in tech? But more specifically what does it mean to be a woman and work in tech? Taylor Root Director, Asha Morzaria, recently discussed just this with Adam Baldwin and learnt more about his role as General Counsel at the not-for-profit organisation, Girls in Tech. Before we learn more […]
  • Career Advice

Taylor Root UK Trustee Network: An interview with Nicholas Eldred

  • Posted June 14, 2024
As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Partner, Sarah Ingwersen, recently spoke to Nicholas Eldred, Director at NE Consulting Services and Trustee of Friends of the Earth Charitable Trust. What does your charity do? Friends of the Earth campaigns to reduce the effects of climate change at local, national and international […]
  • Career Advice

Taylor Root UK Trustee Network: An interview with Andy Simpson

  • Posted June 5, 2024
As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Director, Asha Morzaria, recently spoke to Andy Simpson, Head of Compliance at Tysers, about being a Trustee for No Limits. Who does No Limits as a charity support? No Limits supports over 7,000 children and young people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight […]
  • Career Advice

Taylor Root UK Trustee Network: An interview with Lawrence Grabau

  • Posted May 31, 2024
As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Partner, Georgia Morgan-Wynne, recently spoke to Lawrence Grabau, Chief Legal Officer at Pizza Hut UK and Europe, about being a Trustee for Moon Hall School Reigate. What does your current NFP do? Moon Hall is the country’s leading mainstream dyslexic school. I became a […]

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