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Hamish Richmond

Director | Head of Ireland

Ireland
+353 1 568 2835
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Balquis Hussein

Associate Director | Governance, Risk and Compliance

UAE
+971 4 448 7770
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Chris Norton

Chris Norton

Associate Director | Governance, Risk and Compliance

UAE
+9714 549 3214
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Samantha Fong

Partner | Head of Hong Kong and North Asia

China, Hong Kong
+852 3596 2867
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Tricia Goh

Associate Director | In-house Legal and Governance

Singapore
+65 6420 0530
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Chloe Bailey Edwards

Director | Risk, Privacy and AI Governance

UK
+44 207 332 9606
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Victoria King

Director | In-house Legal

UAE
+971 4 447 0318
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Brogan McDougall

Director | Risk and Compliance | Law Firms

London, UK
+44 20 7332 9630
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Tom Woods

Associate Director | Privacy, Responsible AI and Cyber Security

Germany, Ireland, UK
+44 207 332 2167
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Associate Director, Risk

Taylor Root are working on an excellent opportunity for an experienced Enterprise / Operational Risk professional to join a leading private, multinational investment group. Reporting to the Group Head of Risk, this is a broad and highly visible role with responsibility across: Enterprise & Operational Risk Risk frameworks, appetite, controls & KRIs Risk events & […]
  • Salary GBP130000 – GBP160000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 1 week ago

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  • Media/entertainment
  • Permanent

Senior Risk & Compliance Manager

Senior Risk & Compliance Manager | London 📍 London (Hybrid: 2 days in office) 💰 £110,000 + benefits We’re partnering with a growing international business to appoint a Senior Risk & Compliance Manager reporting directly to the General Counsel. This is a broad, strategic role for an experienced compliance professional who enjoys working across regulatory […]
  • Salary Up to GBP110000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 1 week ago

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  • FinTech
  • Permanent

Risk Manager

An exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing international technology business as a Risk Manager. Reporting into senior leadership, you’ll lead enterprise and operational risk management activities, develop and enhance risk frameworks, drive risk assessments, support policy development, and partner closely with teams across the organisation. We’re looking for candidates with: Non-Financial Risk experience within financial […]
  • Salary Up to GBP70000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 3 weeks ago

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  • FinTech
  • Permanent

Risk Manager

Reporting into senior leadership, you’ll lead enterprise and operational risk management activities, develop and enhance risk frameworks, drive risk assessments, support policy development, and partner closely with teams across the organisation. We’re looking for candidates with: Non-Financial Risk experience within financial services, fintech, payments, or another regulated environment Experience developing or maturing risk frameworks Strong […]
  • Salary Up to GBP70000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 3 weeks ago

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Data center growth is reshaping U.S. real estate: What does it mean for legal teams?

  • Posted October 26, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Data centers have become a major area of U.S. commercial real estate. Demand from AI, cloud computing and hyperscale operators is accelerating investment in digital infrastructure. JLL’s report, data center demand exceeds expectations in H1 2026 , shows how quickly that demand is growing. AI data centers and hyperscale data centers […]
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Legal readiness and enterprise value: what professional services firms must get right before investment or sale

  • Posted October 22, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Private equity investment continues to reshape the professional services market.   While much of the activity to date has focused on accountancy and financial advisory businesses, investors are increasingly looking at consulting, executive search, compliance, legal services and other specialist advisory firms. Recent transactions involving businesses such as Azets, Cooper Parry and […]
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Why risk management skills are increasingly critical for legal professionals 

  • Posted October 22, 2026
Contents Share Key insights The role of in-house legal teams has evolved significantly in recent years. Legal professionals are not just expected to advise after an issue arises. They are increasingly asked to anticipate potential problems, assess their impact and help organizations mitigate business risk.  This is backed by the latest data from our 2026 […]
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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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Broadening your perspective: Niro Dahanayake on growing through trusteeship

  • Posted October 8, 2026
Contents Share For Niro Dahanayake, Legal Director at Warner Bros. Discovery, trusteeship has been a chance to apply her legal skills beyond the corporate environment while supporting a cause she has long cared about.  Niro joined the board of Ealing Book Festival in 2024. The charity promotes the enjoyment of books, reading and writing across 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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