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Are you a new General Counsel? Top goals to accomplish in your first year.

Posted April 3, 2024

The first months in any new role are a critical period for setting the stage for success and making a positive impact on an organisation. For a new General Counsel who reports to the CEO and the board of directors, this effect is amplified because of the high profile of the position. There are several […]

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Q1: What are the in-house legal recruitment market trends?

Posted March 25, 2024

What is happening in the legal recruitment market across corporate and commercial and banking and financial services sectors? Corporate and commercial While economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions continue to impact businesses the outlook for the UK Legal In-House Market in 2024 is more positive for commerce and industry than the news would suggest.We have seen […]

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How to describe your company culture in a way that attracts top talent

Posted February 19, 2024

When you’re seeking to hire new employees for your company, you’ll need more than money to attract top talent. Some of the most highly qualified candidates for a role aren’t just looking for the best compensation plan. But how do you attract those candidates who will be a great cultural fit for your organisation? It […]

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GC Roundtable wrap-up: Managing high-performing legal teams.

Posted February 2, 2024

Taylor Root Singapore, with hosts Theresa Pang, and Cassandra Lim, recently held a General Counsel roundtable, where speakers Andrew Ong, Vice President Legal at Kone, and Kay Pang, Senior Director & Associate General Counsel at VMWare, spoke about managing high-performing legal teams. Thank you Andrew and Kay, you’ve been so generous with your time and […]

Career Advice

Taylor Root UK Trustee Network: An interview with Nicola Lucas

Posted February 1, 2024

As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Partner, Georgia Morgan-Wynne recently spoke to Nicola Lucas, General Counsel and Company Secretary at New Look about being a Trustee for One YMCA. What Trustee opportunities have you undertaken? I became a Trustee of the One YMCA based in Herts, Beds and Bucks nearly 10 years ago […]

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Additional selection criteria when hiring In-house Counsel

Posted January 31, 2024

Hiring In-house Counsel is a critical decision for any organisation, and it’s important to carefully consider various factors to ensure you choose the right candidate. Whilst legal expertise, work experience, and great references are essential, additional thought should be given to the following selection criteria throughout the interview process. Cultural Fit: Once you have a […]

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GC Roundtable wrap-up: Exploring ESG and sustainability in corporate leadership.

Posted January 25, 2024

Taylor Root had the pleasure of hosting a GC roundtable on ESG and Sustainability, bringing together some of the brightest minds in the legal sphere. Thanks to Veronica Lai for sharing her expert insights, and to Adrian Yeo for moderating the event. It was wonderful to see our guests participating with such passion and enthusiasm! […]

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The GC as Trustee: How can both 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 series

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 roundtable: AI and DEI in insurance

Tue, 30 April 2024 8:30 am – 10:30 am

We are excited to be holding our inaugural breakfast for legal leaders in the insurance sector. Hosted by the Taylor Root in-house legal recruitment experts Nikki Newton, Emma Coulter and Karolina Mikulicz-Church and led by Mary Bowie, Lead Legal Counsel UK at Wakam, our session will cover: If you would like to attend, please contact […]

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Breakfast roundtable: General Counsel in tech

Thu, 9 May 2024 8:30 am – 10:30 am

We are excited to be holding another one of our General Counsel events for legal leaders in the technology sector. Hosted by the Taylor Root in-house legal recruitment experts Georgia Morgan-Wynne, Sinead Flanagan and Albert Toms, the session will cover the most recent industry trends and issues, with time for peer networking. If you would […]

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