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Market Insight

Navigating a growing regulatory landscape: A guide for German GCs

Posted April 17, 2025

In the aftermath of COVID-19, the regulatory environment in Germany and across Europe has evolved rapidly, presenting significant challenges for in-house General Counsel and their legal teams. Regulatory focus has intensified in supply chain transparency, ESG compliance and digital governance, while major EU regulations – including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence […]

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Hiring advice

Key considerations for a GC’s first hire in a PE-backed business

Posted March 19, 2025

As the first General Counsel (GC) in a private equity (PE)-backed business, one of the most critical decisions you will face is who to hire for your in-house legal team. With multiple competing priorities, including commercial demands, rapid growth and investor expectations, it can be challenging to know where to begin. Choosing how to build […]

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Five steps to securing a GC role in private equity

Posted March 10, 2025

As the demands on General Counsels (GCs) within private equity continue to evolve, legal leaders must now bring far more than technical expertise to the table. From mastering complex deal structures to influencing firm-wide strategy, today’s GCs are pivotal to the success of investment firms and their portfolio companies. Drawing on decades of experience in […]

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Five ways compensation is changing for GCs in private equity

Posted March 3, 2025

Compensation can vary for GCs in private equity, depending on factors such as the size of the firm, the time of entry and the firm’s growth stage. However, one constant across the industry is the increasingly strategic role of the General Counsel (GC). As specialists in hiring in-house legal teams for private equity, we’re seeing […]

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In-house

Seven tips for building an in-house legal team from scratch

Posted February 12, 2025

As anyone trying to hire in-house legal teams will tell you, the current market for talent can be fiercely competitive. Over-inflated salaries in some sectors have had an impact on the market and building the right team is crucial to success. In Taylor Root’s Q&A session with Jonathan Wiseman, General Counsel and Chief People […]

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Hiring advice

Should you hire a fractional or interim General Counsel?

Posted November 14, 2024

We’ve already discussed the key considerations you should make before hiring a fractional General Counsel, but how do they weigh up against interim professionals? In today’s complex business landscape, companies face a myriad of legal challenges. Whether it is navigating regulatory requirements, managing contracts, or addressing potential litigation, having access to legal expertise is crucial. […]

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Career Advice

The rise of fractional General Counsel: Interview with Al Zucker

Posted September 9, 2024

As the world of business becomes increasingly complex and resourcing challenges increase alongside this, the chance to hire talent on a fractional basis has become more common. As part of our General Counsel interview series we spoke to Al Zucker, experienced corporate and commercial lawyer who is now a fractional GC. He now specialises working […]

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The GC as Trustee: How can General Counsel and a not-for-profit benefit?

Posted July 13, 2023

Watch the webinar in full below As part of our Trustee Network series of events, Taylor Root has partnered with Indigo Volunteers to explore the value General Counsel bring to the charity trustee role. The role of the trustee can be hugely rewarding and provides opportunities to add value to a charity through the sharing […]

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Managing your career as General Counsel – Q&A

Posted October 12, 2020

The role of the general counsel has changed significantly over the last decade. General counsels no longer simply provide advice, manage risk and ensure legal compliance. Today’s general counsel is expected to help steer the business through periods of change and meet commercial objectives whilst operating as a business enabler and an essential adviser to […]

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Managing your career to General Counsel – Q&A Series

Posted October 12, 2020

The role of an in-house lawyer has changed considerably over the last decade. In-house lawyers are expected to offer much more than just straightforward legal advice: they must be able to think strategically and advise commercially, often on non-legal matters. For an ambitious lawyer looking to progress towards a General Counsel position, the route is not as […]

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General Counsel workshop: empowering women in law – leadership strategies for success

Wed, 11 June 2025 8:30 am – 10:30 am

What are the most effective leadership strategies for women in law? Join us for a powerful and practical session for General Counsel women working in heavy industry and boost your confidence, presence and influence. Led by Anna Smyth, Executive Coach, and Paula Mitchell, Co-Founder, The Condor Collective, and hosted by Taylor Root legal recruitment experts […]

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