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Navigating the transition – finding the perfect moment for private practice lawyers to dive into the in-house world

Posted July 18, 2023

Transitioning from private practice to the captivating realm of in-house lawyering is a well-trodden path for legal professionals. Among the myriad questions pondered by lawyers considering this transition, one question resonates the loudest – when is the most opportune moment to embark on this transformative journey? It is often said in the legal market that […]

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My #TaylorRootJourney – one year on!

Posted May 9, 2023

“It’s the remix to ignition, coronavirus edition. I miss all my friends, and can’t get out of the kitchen.” The above musical rendition is something I firmly believe a majority of the world’s population uttered at one point or another following the unprecedented global crisis known as the pandemic. Like so many others, I too was […]

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How to move from in-house legal to a law firm

Posted April 6, 2023

The UK legal landscape, molded by societal and technological innovations, is dynamic, ever-changing and unpredictable. It’s no surprise that many lawyers find themselves wanting to switch things up; whether it’s to explore new opportunities or take on new challenges. The traditional route of this exploration for many years meant moving from private practice to an […]

Career Advice

When and how to move to a General Counsel role

Posted March 31, 2023

We are often asked the question, when is the right time to make the jump to a General Counsel role and what is the best way to pursue these roles. Deciding when you are ready to take the jump into a General Counsel role can be a significant decision in your legal career. Here are […]

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Moving in-house: A guide for newly qualified and junior lawyers

Posted March 14, 2023

As specialists in the in-house legal market, we want to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision on whether an in-houseposition could be right for you. Client demand for junior lawyers within in-house legal teams has increased considerably over the last few years. Similarly, we have seen a real […]

International relocation

Make the move to Australia – legal market update

Posted February 14, 2023

As we start 2023, a new level of positive optimism has emerged. As we move towards the end of summer in Australia, a level of positive optimism about the economy has returned in Australia. Despite inflationary challenges, the majority of leaders are confident in their own companies. A recent JPMorgan business leaders survey showed that, […]

Moving jobs

Find your dream role down under – legal market update.

Posted January 4, 2023

As we close out 2022, the global economic outlook continues to look a little gloomy. Despite increased expense and inflation pressure, a recession here in Australia is predicted to be softer than what will be experienced in other national economies. The Australian legal industry has shown itself to be quite resilient in the face of […]

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Take your legal career to London

Posted October 11, 2022

We recently held our ‘Take your legal career to London’ webinar, hosted by Priya Shah who was joined by Holly O’Connell, Legal Advisor at FirstGroup Plc and David Harrigan, Interim Deputy General Counsel. The session discussed the current in-house interim, legal job market and career development opportunities and explored the logistics around making an international […]

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General Counsel in gaming, sports and leisure

Thu, 28 September 2023 8:30 am – 10:00 am

We are delighted to be hosting our next breakfast roundtable for General Counsel in gaming, sports and leisure. The breakfast will be hosted by Taylor Root legal recruitment experts Georgia Morgan-Wynne and Sarah Ingwersen. To attend, please register your interest and we will be in touch to confirm your place. The event will take place […]

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Moving in-house: career advice for junior lawyers

Wed, 11 October 2023 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

In recent years, there has been a noticeable surge in the demand for in-house junior lawyers. At the same time, we have seen an upswing in the enthusiasm of junior lawyers aiming for careers in-house. However, despite these trends, apprehensions remain within the legal industry around the possibility of being deemed ‘too junior’ to move […]

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