Experts in legal, risk and compliance recruitment in the US

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We are a global legal, risk and compliance search and recruitment consultancy.

Forming lasting partnerships with our clients and candidates, we are constantly evolving and continue to shape the world’s legal, risk and compliance markets.

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

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Our legal, risk and compliance teams are experienced specialists who have extensive knowledge of their markets.

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Our resources, including industry news, career advice, salary guides, hiring trends and more, offer insights for our clients and for legal, risk and compliance professionals.

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Our sectors

We recruit legal, risk and compliance specialists for law firms, corporate and commercial businesses, and banking and financial services companies.

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Ready to find your next legal, risk or compliance role? We offer opportunities at all levels for a wide range of companies internationally.

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Our in-person and virtual sessions cover a range of thought leadership topics as well as events which offer the legal, risk and compliance community an opportunity to come together.

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Our specialisms

In-house legal

With a global, market leading team of experienced consultants we are known as a leader and recruitment partner of choice within the in-house legal market.

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Law firms

Recruiting at all levels from newly qualified to partners, we are the global go-to specialist in law firm search and recruitment.

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Risk

We recruit across all risk disciplines, supporting a wide range of businesses internationally.

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Compliance

With a proven track record and an exceptional network of professionals and businesses, we are a trusted compliance recruiter.

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Taylor Root in the US

A trusted name in legal, risk and compliance search and recruitment, we are a trusted advisor to companies, firms and professionals globally. From New York, we connect the best talent with leading businesses across North America.

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Law firm

Employment Managing Associate – 6-12 month FTC

Employment Managing Associate – 6-12m FTC Top International City Law Firm Our client, a highly regarded international City law firm is seeking a Managing Associate to join the Employment team on a 6-12 month fixed term contract basis. The practice covers HR advisory, litigation (both Tribunal and High Court), and transactional work. The Employment team […]

Salary £140000 – £170000 per annum
Posted Posted 4 hours ago

Banking (in-house)

Strategic Project Manager – Financial Markets

Excellent opportunity to join a top financial service firm in a prospect for the future position, as a strategic project manager. You will work with a more senior version of the role, who is leading the program on some new and exciting projects that will have an impact across Europe. The position will give you […]

Salary €60000 – €90000 per annum + bonus and benefits
Posted Posted 2 days ago

Financial services (in-house)

Employment Counsel

The Client: A leading global financial services firm is looking for 5PQE+ employment lawyer to join their legal team. Key Responsibilities: Working as part of a highly skilled team of lawyers, providing expert legal advice on employment law matters. Key focus on non-contentious and contentious employment law related matters across EMEA, including recruitment, performance management, […]

Posted Posted 2 days ago

Financial services (in-house)

Head of Employment Legal

The Client: A leading global financial services firm is looking for senior employment lawyer to head up their employment legal function. As the head of the team, you will have line management responsibility working closely with the senior stakeholder team supporting with the firm’s strategy on a cross-border basis. Key Responsibilities: Be the lead lawyer […]

Posted Posted 2 days ago

Law firm

Associate Attorney

Boutique law firm in Austin seeking an Associate Attorney / Prosecutor to join their team in Austin, TX! Job Description: Midsize Law Firm seeking a full-time attorney to work in its municipal and local government practice in its Austin office. Attorneys directly interface with the client, conduct legal research, prepare legal documents, and attend meetings […]

Salary $80000 – $120000 per annum
Posted Posted 4 days ago

Law firm

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Boutique Law Firm in Houston seeking a Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join their team! Details: Compensation: $55,000 – $70,000 Practice area focus: Mass Torts Law Fully onsite schedule in Houston, TX Health Insurance: firm fully pays for premiums for employees + dependents are 50% covered for by the firm Vision & Dental Insurance PTO […]

Salary $55000 – $70000 per annum
Posted Posted 4 days ago

Conflicts & Compliance Lawyer

A leading global law firm is seeking a Conflicts & Compliance Lawyer to support its Office of the General Counsel in London. This role involves managing compliance programs, including conflicts and regulatory risk and maintaining expertise in legal ethics and professional responsibility across multiple jurisdictions. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement. Key Responsibilities: Assist […]

Salary £115000 – £130000 per annum
Posted Posted 4 days ago

Law firm

NQ Commercial Litigation Solicitor

In this role, you will advise on varied cross-border client base on general commercial litigation, financial services litigation/dispute resolution, contentious and non-contentious insolvency and debt restructuring matters. Your work will be high quality, interesting and challenging. You will be given the opportunity to work on a broad range of matters representing clients located in Ireland […]

Posted Posted 4 days ago

Law firm

Risk & Compliance Officer

We are working with a leading law firm seeking the hire of a Risk & Compliance Officer within their Risk & Compliance Team, based in Chester. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with the Compliance Manager/MLRO regarding daily AML and compliance queries. Further key responsibilities: Communicating with the SRA and Law Society to […]

Salary £35000 – £40000 per annum + Potential flexibility for the right person
Posted Posted 4 days ago

Real estate (in-house)

Senior Legal Counsel – Property – Immediate Start

The Opportunity Our client is recruiting for a senior property lawyer to join a large legal team of long-standing counsel with a well-regarded industry supplier. The business is looking to secure this hire asap. Key Responsibilities Working across all property transactional and property leasing matters. Preparing, reviewing, negotiating, amending and renewing leases. Providing commercial and […]

Posted Posted 6 days ago

We are delighted to share with you our 2024-2025 global in-house legal market report and salary guide.

The global in-house legal market continues to evolve rapidly, navigating a complex landscape with both challenges and opportunities. This year’s report addresses several critical factors shaping the market.

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Meet our team in north america

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John Spinosa

Executive Director | Head of North America

johnspinosa@taylorroot.com

+1 646 430 8077

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Nicole Francis

Recruiter

nicolefrancis@taylorroot.com

+1 646 502 6419

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Taylor Root is part of The SR Group, with offices in New York and Orlando. We’re a global recruitment company comprising the following specialist search and recruitment consultancies: