In-house legal

Proven and trusted in-house legal counsel search and recruitment for corporates, banks and financial institutions, all over the world 

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Market-leading in-house legal search and recruitment 

Since 1989, we have been a market leader in in-house legal search and recruitment. 

We have partnered with some of the world’s leading companies over the past three decades as they have built and expanded their in-house legal functions, from tech unicorns and scale ups, to FTSE and Fortune listed companies. 

We are known for an exceptional success rate on our projects and solving complex hiring mandates by drawing on our extensive expertise and network in the market. As part of our briefing process, we take the time to truly understand the nuances of your business, culture and what good looks like. We also use our unparalleled global reach to solve those challenges in most global locations.

benefits

By choosing to work with us, you will benefit from: 

Genuine global reach

Our 13 global offices have completed projects in more than 55 locations.  Through our extensive network we can consistently deliver in your search for talent

An unrivalled track record

We are a recruitment partner you can trust

Market longevity

We pioneered the first recruitment consultancies in numerous global locations. We offer local market knowledge on a global scale 

Focused expertise

We are a legal specialist search and recruitment consultancy, dedicated to the legal profession. We speak your language and understand your markets  

Tailored services

We tailor our services to suit your needs and goals. Typically, they include contingent and retained search, permanent, temporary and interim recruitment as well as consultancy solutions


In a competitive talent landscape, our impeccable success rates and unmatched global reach are vital tools in helping you to solve your hiring challenges. 

Roles we typically recruit for include:

Global general counsel  
Regional general counsel  
General counsel
Legal director 
Head of legal   

Interim general counsel
Interim head of legal  
Senior legal counsel  
Legal counsel 
Interim legal counsel  

Commercial lawyer  
Corporate counsel  
Contract manager  
Paralegal 

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General Counsel roundtable – Charting the future of private banking

  • Posted May 10, 2023
Taylor Root recently hosted an engaging roundtable breakfast – Charting the future of private banking. A small and exclusive event, we held it at the luxurious floating pod in Fullerton Bay Hotel where we welcomed nine top Regional General Counsels from the private banking industry. The morning commenced with a brief networking session and introductions […]
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  • Posted May 9, 2023
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  • Posted May 3, 2023
The concept of working from the office five days a week, seems unimaginable to most newcomers into the workforce. But for those of us that remember, this was the daily reality of combining a hectic work schedule and a commute with a general social and family life. Within the legal industry, this rigidity often meant […]
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What’s going on in the technology sector in Benelux?

  • Posted May 2, 2023
What’s going on in the technology sector in Benelux? How can lawyers stand out in the recruitment process? After an exciting and busy two years which saw an exponential increase in demand for lawyers by overly optimistic tech companies, some larger tech companies are now downsizing their legal teams, resulting in redundancies globally. Many technology […]
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  • Posted April 28, 2023
Taylor Root recently hosted an engaging roundtable breakfast– Navigating the energy transition: developments in the voluntary carbon markets. he session was led by guest speaker, Peter Zaman, Partner at HFW, followed by a highly informative discussion moderated by our panellists, Hai Tran and Bryan McCann from Climate Impact X (CIX). We welcomed 10 General Counsels […]
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The STAR method: The secret to acing your next job interview

  • Posted April 27, 2023
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  • Posted April 24, 2023
Pinsent Masons is one of the powerhouses of the Midlands, an international law firm with its roots in the regions. The firm has many long established and successful partners within its ranks who have spent their careers building the firm’s reputation and client base. James Brewster recently sat down with head of Pinsent Mason’s Birmingham […]
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  • Posted April 17, 2023
Interviews are a necessary evil when it comes to any successful legal career. Regardless of whether you’re a recent law school graduate, paralegal, solicitor or senior legal professional, interviews are unavoidable in your pursuit of career progression. A career in law is challenging and rewarding but highly competitive – so the following hints and tips […]
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How to move your legal career around the globe – Information for Australian Lawyers

  • Posted April 12, 2023
We recently held our “How to move your legal career around the globe with Taylor Root – Information for Australian Lawyers” webinar, hosted by Hayden Gordine and Samantha Jones, from our Australian office. The session covered the UK and US legal market updates, current demand for Australian-qualified lawyers, visas and qualifications, overseas salaries, career development […]
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How General Counsel can earn a seat on the board

  • Posted April 6, 2023
As a General Counsel, you have a unique perspective on your company’s operations, risks and opportunities and you’re a key advisor to the executive team. Yet, many General Counsels are overlooked for positions in the boardroom and can’t leverage their seat on the table. Six top tips on how to earn a seat in the […]

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