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Move your career around the globe with Taylor Root – information for NZ lawyers

Posted August 5, 2022

For many New Zealanders, taking “The big OE” and travelling and working around the globe has been a rite of passage. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic put a dramatic halt on international travel but with most countries now opening their borders, and getting covid under control, demand for New Zealander lawyers has never been higher. Our international offering combines […]

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Newly qualified lawyers guide

Posted December 14, 2021

At Taylor Root we believe that what you decide to do upon qualification is the single most important career decision you will ever make. This brochure is designed to help and guide you in this decision-making process and we hope it will be helpful in your search. Naturally, if you have any further questions, please […]

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How do you Optimise your LinkedIn profile?

Posted December 12, 2020

There has never been a better time to make sure your LinkedIn profile is optimised. If you are a legal professional wanting to be easily identified by organisations and recruiters for your next role or, if you just want to strengthen your reputation in the legal industry, harnessing the power of LinkedIn can help. If you would like to […]

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Is interim just for senior solicitors?

Posted March 12, 2020

The interim market has progressed rapidly in London over the past couple of years, with many firms looking to engage solicitors and PSLs on an interim basis for a number of different reasons, such as; Cover a gap in permanent recruitment Assist with a busy period Help with a large case Parental leave Secondment Cover […]

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Should I let the Coronavirus hamper my job search?

Posted March 12, 2020

Coronavirus has certainly made current job seekers think twice, not because they don’t want to leave their current employer, adhering to Government guidance is having an impact on everyone, no one is excluded. For job seekers, the fear of giving up employment rights at the current firm should the economy take a hit and the fear of […]

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The five must-have skills every insurance leader needs

Posted November 12, 2019

With the regulatory pressure cooker cooling somewhat, certainly compared with the early part of this decade, insurance firms are starting to focus more on growth and innovation. Carriers and agents alike are implementing strategies that will see them thrive throughout 2020 and beyond. However, given that we are now in the middle of the fourth […]

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Making the most of your in-house career

Posted April 12, 2019

Taylor Root has been active in the in-house legal market since 1989, helping candidates to make the move from private practice and to navigate the different stages of their in-house career. In association with the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) we hosted an event on “Managing your In-House Career”, which quickly turned into an extremely constructive discussion not only on […]

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Move your legal career around the globe with Taylor Root

Thu, 9 February 2023 12:30 pm

Thinking about a move overseas to advance your legal career? The international legal market is booming and demand for New Zealand lawyers is skyrocketing. Join international legal recruiter Hayden Gordine, Partner and Head of Taylor Root Australia, for a live video chat, as he explains how to make your OE dream a reality in 2023, […]

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