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Why lawyers are leaving law firms for in-house technology companies

  • Posted October 20, 2026
Contents Share Key insights The legal profession is experiencing a notable shift. Changing workplace culture, personal and professional goals, and the enticing growth of technology companies are driving a move from private practice to in-house.  While moving from private practice to in-house is not new, the pace at which lawyers are gravitating towards high-growth technology […]
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The expanding remit for in-house legal (and the breaking point)

  • Posted October 19, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Over the past few years, the role of an in-house legal leader has expanded significantly, often taking on more non-traditional responsibilities and exerting greater influence at the executive level. This growing influence brings opportunities, but it also creates pressure. As new technologies gather pace and budgets remain constrained, the support available to […]
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UK and Ireland in-house legal recruitment market update Q4

  • Posted October 15, 2026
Contents Key insights Corporate and commercial, London Banking and financial services, London Regional UK Ireland Corporate and commercial, London Q3 saw the in-house legal market remain resilient, although hiring activity was more measured than in the first half of the year. Businesses continued to invest in legal talent where there was a clear business case, […]
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North America in-house legal market update Q4

  • Posted October 9, 2026
Contents Key insights As we head into Q4, energy stands out as an important area of demand for organizations hiring in-house legal professionals across North America. We are seeing opportunities across the sector, from traditional oil and gas businesses to renewables and infrastructure.  That demand is not limited to one established legal center. Hiring activity […]
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Southern Europe’s rise in mid-market PE and what it means for legal hiring

  • Posted October 9, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Southern Europe has emerged as one of the most attractive regions for mid-market private equity investment. Spain, Italy and Portugal are attracting growing interest from both domestic and international funds, driven by strong founder-owned businesses, succession opportunities and a growing number of companies entering periods of transformation and international expansion.  One of the […]
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AI for in-house legal teams: what works, what doesn’t and what’s next

  • Posted October 7, 2026
Contents Share Artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from an emerging technology to a strategic consideration for in-house legal teams. The conversation is no longer centred on whether lawyers should use AI, but on where it can deliver meaningful value, where caution is needed and how legal professionals can adapt as the technology evolves. At a […]
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Five capabilities that matter in a first General Counsel hire for life sciences

  • Posted October 7, 2026
Contents Share Key insights When a life sciences or pharmaceutical business is ready to make its first senior legal appointment, our in-house legal recruitment team helps leaders define the capabilities the role must cover before they go to market. A funding round, clinical milestone, licensing agreement or move towards commercialisation can all create pressure to […]
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Where are regional businesses struggling to hire lawyers?

  • Posted September 22, 2026
Contents Share Key insights The UK regional in-house legal market continues to evolve at pace. Over the last decade, businesses across Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and other regional centres have invested heavily in legal capability, creating increasingly sophisticated legal functions outside London.  While this growth has created exciting opportunities for lawyers, it has also intensified talent competition. Many employers are finding […]
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What does a data centre lawyer do? Understanding one of the legal market’s most elusive skill sets

  • Posted September 3, 2026
Contents Share Key insights What is the remit of a data centre lawyer? It is a question we are being asked with increasing frequency by C-suite leaders preparing to make their first General Counsel hire, by existing in-house legal teams assessing where their capability gaps lie, and by lawyers themselves trying to understand how to […]
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Why more businesses are building in-house legal teams in UK regions

  • Posted September 2, 2026
Contents Share Key insights The UK’s in-house legal recruitment market has evolved significantly over the past decade. Businesses across Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and other major UK centres are building established legal functions, creating more choice over where organisations hire and where lawyers build their careers. This is not simply a shift away from London. It […]
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The talent advantage in private equity exits

  • Posted August 28, 2026
Contents Share Key insights At a recent forum hosted with a leading mid-market private equity fund, portfolio company leaders were asked to identify their two biggest priorities when preparing for an exit or IPO. The results were fascinating. The overwhelming focus was on balancing exit preparation with business-as-usual delivery. Understandably, management teams are under immense […]
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How in-house legal recruitment is changing in Toronto

  • Posted July 8, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Toronto remains one of Canada’s most active legal hiring markets, but the conversation has shifted. The biggest challenge facing employers is no longer simply finding legal talent. It is understanding what experienced in-house lawyers want from their next role and adapting hiring strategies accordingly. Across Canada, legal teams are taking on […]

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Global in-house legal market report and salary guide

2026 – 2027 report pre-order 2026 – 2027 in-house legal report Our global in-house legal market report and salary guide…
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US in-house legal, risk and compliance salary guide

We are delighted to present the second editionof Taylor Root’s United States legal salary guide. This guide provides a clear…
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Asia in-house legal, risk, and compliance salary guide 2024-2025

In 2024, the recruitment landscape was characterized by a slow but steady growth in a global economic environment shaped by…
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Singapore and Southeast Asia in-house salary guide 2023-2024

We’re delighted to share with you our Singapore and Southeast Asia in-house market report and salary guide 2023-2024. Our guide…
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Hong Kong and Mainland China in-house legal salary guide and market report 2023-2024

Over the past years, the Hong Kong economy has encountered many challenges posed by the pandemic, rising commodity prices and supply…

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How to hire your first in-house attorney | US

When is the right time to hire your first attorney? This practical guide explains the key steps and decisions involved…
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CV and interview guide

A strong CV and interview performance can make all the difference when you’re looking for your next legal, risk, compliance…
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A guide to AI integration within in-house legal teams

AI is rapidly changing the way in-house legal teams operate. Our guide to AI integration within in-house legal teams provides…
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The art of legal leadership: A playbook for GCs in private equity and portfolio companies

Why download the guide? Private equity general counsels are expected to balance commercial priorities, manage risk and support value creation…
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The US essential guide to hiring an in-house paralegal

Hiring an in-house paralegal? Paralegals are now central to legal teams, bringing specialist knowledge, cost-effective support, and flexibility to every…
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Middle East In-house market overview 2024

Thank you for choosing Taylor Root for your in-house legal market salary guide and market information for the Middle East…
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The essential guide to hiring a Paralegal in-house | UK

The essential guide to hiring a Paralegal in-house The Paralegal market has evolved over the last few years due to…
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The essential interview guide for General Counsel

If you are preparing for a General Counsel interview you will be thinking about how you can stand out from…
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How to: hire your first in-house lawyer in China

Why recruit your first lawyer in China? There are numerous reasons a company decides to recruit their first in-house lawyer…
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How to hire your first in-house lawyer | UK

When is the right time to hire your first lawyer? This practical guide explains the key steps and decisions involved…

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