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We are a market-leading recruiter of newly qualified lawyers, helping law firms and businesses in every sector of every size to find bright new talent. 

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We have been helping businesses and law firms to hire newly qualified lawyers all around the world for decades.

In that time 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 then partner with them throughout their careers all the way to partner, legal director and general counsel positions – guiding them through the biggest decisions in their career journeys.

Working with international law firms, boutique and domestic practices, as well as leading brands in banking and financial services and corporate and commercial sectors, our global reach and international community of professionals has helped to position us at the top of the market.

Our expertise in this area stems from the sheer volume of work we have delivered since 1989. We were the first consultancy in many of our markets, and our success rate and client portfolio speaks for itself.

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Our interactive, real-time salary tool allows you to compare newly qualified lawyer salaries at law firms across the UK and around the world. Whether you are looking to stay at an elite US practice or want to move to a specialists team all the details are available with just a few clicks.

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GCs as NEDs: Transitioning to the boardroom

  • Posted November 4, 2025
For many General Counsel (GCs), the aspiration to move into the Non-Executive Director (NED) space represents the next natural stage of a senior career: an opportunity to apply years of judgement, strategic experience and business acumen in a new and influential context. Yet the transition is far from straightforward. The NED world is highly competitive, […]
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AI in private equity: Balancing risk, regulation, and opportunity

  • Posted November 4, 2025
At a recent session hosted by a private equity fund, two external technology partners led an incredibly insightful discussion on artificial intelligence (AI). Their core message was simple but powerful: AI is not one thing. Instead, it spans a spectrum of technologies, from transitional workflow software to generative AI models, each with its own risks, […]

Healthcare M&A in the US: Strategic shifts and the rising demand for General Counsel talent

  • Posted October 31, 2025
The US healthcare industry is booming, driven by a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. From hospital systems consolidating to private equity firms targeting specialty practices, the landscape is being reshaped by strategic M&A deals aimed at improving operational efficiency, expanding market share and adapting to evolving care models. This wave of dealmaking is […]
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Exit-ready legal teams: how interim GCs prepare portfolio companies for sale

  • Posted October 29, 2025
In private equity and venture capital, hiring the right legal team is critical, especially as exits approach and timing, preparation, and legal strategy converge to shape the outcome. As portfolio companies gear up for sale, legal readiness becomes a critical success factor. While financial metrics and operational efficiency often take centre stage, legal preparedness can […]
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The business case for wellbeing in the legal profession

  • Posted October 27, 2025
Our recent panel discussion in Birmingham brought together Emma Pioli, Chair, Gowling WLG, Richard Martin, CEO, Mindful Business Charter and Abbie Evans, Associate, Gowling WLG, to explore strategies that HR professionals can employ to improve wellbeing in law firms. Why wellbeing matters more than ever The legal sector has long been associated with high-pressure environments, but recent data paints an increasingly […]
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What is the difference between a General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer?

  • Posted October 20, 2025
Contents Understanding the difference between a General Counsel and a Chief Legal Officer The main difference between a General Counsel (GC) and a Chief Legal Officer (CLO) lies in scope. A GC typically manages the company’s day-to-day legal matters, compliance, and risk, while a CLO takes on a broader strategic role in the c-suite, overseeing […]
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Unlocking neurodiverse potential in the legal profession 

  • Posted October 16, 2025
Inclusion is no longer a compliance checkbox – it’s a strategic lever of innovation and performance for hiring legal teams in private equity to attract diverse talent and foster a neuroinclusive culture. Among the most transformative aspects of this shift is the growing recognition of neurodiversity as a competitive advantage.   Our recent breakfast session, hosted […]
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UK in-house legal recruitment market update Q4

  • Posted October 13, 2025
Corporate and commercial As Q3 wraps up, the in-house legal market across commerce and industry remains steady, with signs of positive momentum heading into the final stretch of the year. While macroeconomic uncertainty continues to shape hiring decisions, legal teams are adapting—and in many cases, expanding—with strategic intent. Q3 saw a notable increase in employment […]
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The art of the exit: sponsor insights for successful exits

  • Posted October 13, 2025
At a recent event, ‘The art of the exit’, General Counsel from across Taylor Root’s private equity and portfolio company GC community gathered to share practical, experience-led advice on delivering successful exits in today’s market. The discussion was facilitated by Chris Bulger (Vitruvian), Andrew Stevens (Inflexion), Jeremy Dennison (Travers Smith), James Maynard (Farfetch), and Nicola […]
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The art of legal spend management: strategies for success

  • Posted September 30, 2025
Hiring legal teams in private equity is no longer just about filling a compliance gap – it’s about embedding commercial discipline and strategic value at every stage of the investment lifecycle. This was a central theme at a recent co-hosted event with Melius, where legal spend management was dissected not only as a cost centre […]

Why Taylor root

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

Genuine global reach

We have an international network of offices and 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 have successfully placed thousands of lawyers into law firms globally. 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