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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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The skills company secretaries need to progress into senior roles

  • Posted July 28, 2026
Contents Share Key insights The company secretary role has always sat close to the boardroom, but the expectations placed on the function have changed considerably. Strong technical governance expertise remains essential, but it is no longer enough on its own. Today’s company secretaries are expected to help boards navigate regulation, stakeholder pressure, ESG scrutiny, technology […]
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How in-house legal teams in the US energy sector are adapting to regulatory complexity

  • Posted July 28, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Large-scale energy projects have always been complex.  What is changing is how early, and how extensively, legal teams are now involved in shaping whether those projects can move forward.  From permitting and environmental compliance to project finance, stakeholder management and major commercial agreements, in-house counsel recruitment is evolving as lawyers become involved much earlier […]
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UK and Ireland in-house legal recruitment market update Q3

  • Posted July 13, 2026
Contents Key insights Corporate and commercial, London Banking and financial services, London Interim, London Regional UK Ireland Corporate and commercial, London Q2 saw confidence continue to build across the in-house legal market, although hiring remained measured and highly strategic. Businesses continue to navigate economic uncertainty, evolving regulation and rapid technological change, but there was greater […]
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How in-house legal recruitment is changing in Toronto

  • Posted July 8, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Toronto remains one of Canada’s most active legal hiring markets, but the conversation has shifted. The biggest challenge facing employers is no longer simply finding legal talent. It is understanding what experienced in-house lawyers want from their next role and adapting hiring strategies accordingly. Across Canada, legal teams are taking on […]
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How European regulatory change is reshaping legal hiring in private equity

  • Posted July 7, 2026
Contents Key insights European private equity has always operated across borders, but the challenges facing legal teams are changing. While navigating multiple jurisdictions remains important, the bigger issue for many investors, portfolio companies and management teams is preparing for a wave of regulatory developments that will shape transactions, governance and value creation over the coming […]
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What data centre investment means for infrastructure lawyers

  • Posted July 3, 2026
Contents Key insights Over the past decade, infrastructure investment has undergone a quiet but profound transformation. Traditionally anchored in assets such as roads, ports, and utilities, infrastructure funds are now allocating significant capital to digital assets: most notably, data centres. This shift has been driven by the exponential growth of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, streaming […]
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European in-house legal market update Q3

  • Posted July 1, 2026
Contents Key insights Speaking with clients and candidates across Europe this quarter, there is a clear sense that in-house legal teams are operating in a more complex and more visible environment than even a year ago. Shifting regulation, geopolitical pressure and ongoing economic uncertainty are reshaping both hiring priorities and the role of legal within […]
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Public, private or PE-backed business: what’s the difference for a GC in Europe? 

  • Posted June 26, 2026
Contents Share Key insights   The title may stay the same, but the role of a general counsel can look very different depending on ownership structure. A GC operating within a listed multinational faces a very different set of expectations to one supporting a founder-led private business or a private equity-backed portfolio company.  Across Europe, these differences are becoming more pronounced as organisations […]
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Thinking around corners: a private equity GC’s view on anticipating risk

  • Posted June 25, 2026
Contents Key insights Nikki Newton sat down with Bryn Grassia Jones, General Counsel at Salica, to talk about the realities of operating as a GC in a VC and growth fund environment, and why the ability to anticipate risk, rather than simply react to it, has become one of the most important qualities in the […]
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What UK tech firms look for in in-house legal hires

  • Posted June 25, 2026
Contents Key insights The UK technology sector has evolved significantly over the past decade, and so too have expectations of in-house lawyers. While technical legal excellence remains important, the most successful technology companies are increasingly seeking lawyers who can serve as strategic business partners, support growth agendas, and navigate rapidly evolving regulatory frameworks. When hiring […]

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