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UK in-house legal recruitment market update Q2

Posted April 10, 2025

Corporate and commercial We anticipated a cautious approach to legal hiring early in 2025; however, we are delighted to report a more positive start to the year. In the first quarter of 2025, we have observed nearly a 20% increase in vacancies, compared to the same period in 2024. This uplift is evident across both […]

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UK private equity market update 2025

Posted February 12, 2025

As we move into 2025, private equity (PE) firms are beginning to look at scaling up their legal functions. With deal flow accelerating, regulatory scrutiny increasing and AI reshaping due diligence and operations, legal teams in PE firms are playing a bigger role in driving value creation, mitigating risk and ensuring compliance across funds and […]

Market Insight

Singapore risk management – 2024 year end market update

Posted November 21, 2024

The risk management industry in Singapore is witnessing notable changes and shifts both in recruitment and salary trends. As we slowly close off 2024 and reflect on a year of economic challenges and opportunities, the corporate governance recruitment landscape in Singapore remains dynamic as organizations navigate regulatory shifts, technological advancements, and sustainability imperatives. While the […]

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Private practice newly qualified guide

Posted November 12, 2024

Your guide to looking for a newly qualified lawyer role We have been helping law firms and businesses to hire newly qualified lawyers all around the world for decades. We have built an exceptional reputation in the legal profession, attracting newly qualified lawyers and helping them to take their first steps in the profession. We […]

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Taylor Root Asia 2024/25 In-house Salary Guide Launch

Posted September 2, 2024

Taylor Root Singapore hosted our 2024/25 In-house Salary Guide launch on 29 August 2024 at VUE, OUE Bayfront. The event showcased the launch of our 2024/25 In-house Salary Guide, which provides valuable insights into the latest trends in compensation, benefits and talent acquisition strategies for Legal, Risk and Compliance professionals across Singapore and Southeast Asia. […]

Market Insight

Interim legal recruitment: why businesses need interim hires

Posted July 9, 2024

Taylor Root’s interim experts, Penny Parker, Director and Clare McCallum, Senior Consultant, discuss the current interim market and give some great advice of why businesses can benefit from interim hires and how best to go about this. Penny and Clare are experts at connecting interim legal professionals with businesses across the UK. To speak to […]

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Navigating regulatory reforms and legal trends in the Singapore insurance industry

Posted August 15, 2023

The insurance landscape in Singapore has been evolving as regulatory changes and legal trends reshape the industry. Guided by a commitment to bolstering consumer protection, promoting technological innovation, and addressing emerging risks, regulatory authorities are setting the stage for a more robust and adaptive insurance sector. Digital transformation and insurtech innovations Singapore endeavours to be […]

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Interim legal recruitment: why businesses need interim hires

Posted July 9, 2024

Taylor Root’s interim experts, Penny Parker, Director and Clare McCallum, Senior Consultant, discuss the current interim market and give some great advice of why businesses can benefit from interim hires and how best to go about this. Penny and Clare are experts at connecting interim legal professionals with businesses across the UK. To speak to […]

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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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General Counsel in asset management: legal leadership amid AI, innovation and geopolitical risk

Wed, 2 July 2025 8:30 am – 10:30 am

We are excited to be hosting our annual breakfast roundtable for legal leaders in asset management, this time taking place at St Paul’s. The session will be led by our special guest speaker Nian Lala, General Counsel at Pictet Asset Management, who will share his perspective on the evolving challenges and opportunities facing legal teams […]

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