{"id":120566,"date":"2026-05-18T16:06:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/?p=120566"},"modified":"2026-06-19T09:25:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T09:25:44","slug":"the-new-shape-of-compliance-in-uk-law-firms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/market-insight\/law-firms\/the-new-shape-of-compliance-in-uk-law-firms\/","title":{"rendered":"The new shape of compliance in UK law firms and the hiring gaps it\u2019s creating"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0fbd6134 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns single-post__columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ed55936 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column single-post__columns__column--nav is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group single-post__sidebar single-post__sidebar--sticky is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\" id=\"h-contents\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-brand-1-20-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a1915d0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:0.83rem;border-top-right-radius:0.83rem;border-bottom-left-radius:0.83rem;border-bottom-right-radius:0.83rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-contents\" data-level=\"2\">Contents<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-s-evolving-in-law-firm-compliance\" data-level=\"2\">What\u2019s evolving in law firm compliance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-this-is-reshaping-compliance-team-structures\" data-level=\"2\">How this is reshaping compliance team structures<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-this-means-for-hiring-and-capability-gaps\" data-level=\"2\">What this means for hiring and capability gaps<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-where-firms-are-getting-it-wrong\" data-level=\"2\">Where firms are getting it wrong<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-this-means-for-law-firms-now\" data-level=\"2\">What this means for law firms now<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-frequently-asked-questions\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column toc-scope single-post__columns__column--content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-2-40-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\" id=\"h-key-insights\">Key insights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compliance in law firms is shifting from a back-office control function to a central, operational part of how legal work is delivered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasing regulatory scrutiny, more complex AML and sanctions requirements, and international growth are driving structural change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance teams are becoming more specialised and process-driven, with clearer ownership across areas like AML, conflicts and financial crime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law firms face ongoing hiring challenges, particularly for experienced professionals who combine technical expertise with commercial judgement and operational capability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firms that fail to design scalable compliance structures risk inefficiency, burnout and greater exposure to regulatory risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-for-many-solicitors-the-question-of-when-to-move-firms-doesn-t-arrive-suddenly-it-tends-to-build-quietly-over-time\">Law firm compliance is no longer a background control function designed to \u201ckeep the regulator happy\u201d. Over the last few years, it has become a central operational and reputational pillar and one that firms are increasingly expected to evidence as robust, scalable and commercially aware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What we are seeing now is not just incremental change, but a broader evolution in how compliance functions are designed, embedded and resourced. In turn it&#8217;s prompting firms to rethink where specialist <a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/our-specialisms\/compliance\/\">compliance recruiters<\/a> can add value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c10be15942a31752d1231ddb3a3b0ad1\" id=\"h-what-s-evolving-in-law-firm-compliance\">What\u2019s evolving in law firm compliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e71e3a344503f31d4bb93a75db0aa11e\" id=\"h-compliance-is-moving-from-oversight-to-operational-integration\">Compliance is moving from oversight to operational integration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regulatory scrutiny has intensified rather than plateaued. Whether through the SRA\u2019s expanding enforcement activity or the anticipated transition of AML supervision to the FCA, firms are operating in an environment where \u201cgood faith\u201d is no longer enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, AML and sanctions risk has become more complex and more embedded in day-to-day work. Issues such as beneficial ownership, source of funds and sanctions exposure are no longer confined to specialist teams; they increasingly sit within mainstream transactional workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result, compliance is no longer a separate control function. It is becoming part of how legal work gets done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-94986d1bdb85cddbde4deef63dddf226\" id=\"h-growth-is-exposing-the-limits-of-traditional-models\">Growth is exposing the limits of traditional models<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">International expansion, lateral hiring and multi-jurisdictional client onboarding are placing pressure on UK-centric compliance frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firms are balancing differing regulatory expectations, time zones, data sources and risk appetites, all while trying to deliver consistency across the business. This is exposing the limits of smaller, generalist teams and forcing more deliberate thinking around scalability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fd6d3681186a79a95bd95969f8ef1e51\" id=\"h-how-this-is-reshaping-compliance-team-structures\">How this is reshaping compliance team structures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e892eab361dcf30926ef35ad5f6fb4ee\" id=\"h-roles-are-becoming-more-specialised-and-process-driven\">Roles are becoming more specialised and process-driven<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While structures still vary across law firms, there is increasing alignment around functional responsibilities rather than traditional hierarchies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MLRO or head of compliance remains central, but the role is shifting towards governance, regulator engagement and strategic oversight rather than hands-on operational delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beneath that, work is typically split into clearer areas of ownership:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conflicts and onboarding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AML and CDD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance operations (systems, workflows, MI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sanctions and financial crime advisory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The critical shift is from reporting lines to process accountability. Firms are asking where risk sits, where workflows break down, and who owns each stage of decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b6911a8272d62bb203ebabb5d9c2e7d3\" id=\"h-centralised-vs-embedded-models-remain-a-live-debate\">Centralised vs embedded models remain a live debate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-2-10-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aebc331227e59799aa1f6e146cadcd95 wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-there-is-no-single-correct-model\">There is no single \u201ccorrect\u201d model. Some firms are centralising compliance to drive consistency and control. Others are embedding capability within practice groups to improve responsiveness and commercial alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both approaches can work, but only where there is clarity around decision rights, escalation points and accountability. Without that, firms risk duplication, delay or gaps in control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c292fc7fae1fb743e6bdaed3f90b36b1\" id=\"h-what-this-means-for-hiring-and-capability-gaps\">What this means for hiring and capability gaps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-06a648aa27d31e85a9e5065d0e4b27f9\" id=\"h-demand-for-judgement-led-aml-and-sanctions-professionals\">Demand for judgement-led AML and sanctions professionals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firms are not just hiring for technical knowledge. They are looking for individuals who can make decisions, manage complexity and engage with regulators where required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That capability sits at the intersection of legal understanding, financial crime expertise and operational thinking &#8211; and remains in short supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-905d9de939ec3d9b937a39588d1da27c\" id=\"h-a-shortage-of-compliance-managers-not-just-specialists\">A shortage of compliance managers, not just specialists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many teams have strong technical capability but lack individuals who can run operations, manage workflows and build scalable controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This often leads to senior leaders being drawn back into day-to-day execution, limiting their ability to operate strategically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-917e09c3e05523c9825fb27cb03e3f4d\" id=\"h-interim-hiring-is-filling-gaps-not-solving-them\">Interim hiring is filling gaps, not solving them<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/our-specialisms\/interim-risk-and-compliance\/\">Interim compliance<\/a> resource is increasingly used during periods of regulatory pressure or operational strain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the pool of experienced interim professionals is limited. Those who can operate effectively at pace command a premium, making this an expensive and short-term solution rather than a scalable fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1c8f9699bc45264d4f96b631bb077500\" id=\"h-where-firms-are-getting-it-wrong\">Where firms are getting it wrong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eb4e72c6bf931d221f143a16748dc48a\" id=\"h-overloading-senior-compliance-leaders\">Overloading senior compliance leaders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many firms, MLROs remain the default escalation point for issues that should sit elsewhere. This concentrates risk, slows decision-making and contributes to burnout at senior level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ff6a26bd5f2fcc1bac4e860f12b4911e\" id=\"h-building-reactively-rather-than-by-design\">Building reactively rather than by design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Headcount is often added in response to audits, regulatory pressure or internal issues, rather than as part of a long-term model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result is a function that works hard but lacks cohesion and struggles to scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1065bb92c4e6f64f13368681f426e5bd\" id=\"h-underestimating-execution-risk\">Underestimating execution risk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firms often invest in policy and senior hires, but underinvest in systems, workflows and mid-level capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, compliance failures tend to occur not at the point of interpretation, but at the point of execution, where processes are unclear or capacity is stretched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c717cc4289cf3e5b4e4ae1551519b1b7\" id=\"h-what-this-means-for-law-firms-now\">What this means for law firms now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compliance functions are becoming more embedded, more operational and more strategically visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firms that treat compliance as core infrastructure, alongside finance, risk and technology, are better positioned to support growth and manage regulatory change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those that do not are more likely to face recurring challenges: hiring difficulties, overextended leadership and increased exposure to risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The question 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class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Financial services (in-house)<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_region\">US<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_published\">Posted 2 weeks ago<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Risk Manager Lead<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Financial Markets Risk Manager Lead A leading global investment management&#8230;<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__salary meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Salary<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">USD200000 &#8211; USD250000 per annum<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Posted 2 weeks 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Location: London, Leeds or Manchester (Hybrid)&#8230;<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__salary meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Salary<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">GBP106000 &#8211; GBP130000 per annum<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Posted 2 weeks ago<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Find out more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide is-style-eyebrow\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-x-large)\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d3e58746 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2-x-large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">This section provides clear, concise<br>answers to the most common queries about compliance teams in law firms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block is-style-default\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762163027424\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why are compliance functions becoming more important in law firms?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Compliance functions in law firms are becoming more central due to increased regulatory scrutiny, more complex AML and sanctions requirements, and the growing expectation that firms can demonstrate robust, operationally effective risk frameworks\u2014not just policies on paper.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779109640525\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Should law firms centralise or embed compliance teams?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is no single \u201cright\u201d model. Some law firms centralise compliance to ensure consistency and control, while others embed compliance professionals within practice groups to improve responsiveness. The key is clarity around decision-making, accountability and escalation.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762163144145\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What skills are law firms looking for when hiring compliance professionals?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Law firms are increasingly prioritising candidates who can exercise judgement, manage complexity and engage with regulators. While technical knowledge is important, the ability to make decisions and operate commercially is often just as critical.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-posts is-template-grid alignwide\" id=\"block_88196c94c44b85f773ebf16299512840\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Featured content<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow eyebrow-group__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hd-block-posts__button button wp-block-button__link eyebrow-group__link\" href=\"\/resources\">See all<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--posts\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--post post-123660 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-career-progression category-governance tag-new_risk-and-compliance-career-advice hd_author-zaryna-pirverdi\" id=\"block_88196c94c44b85f773ebf16299512840-job-123660\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/career-advice\/the-skills-company-secretaries-need-to-progress-into-senior-roles\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Detail_Close-up-of-hand-gesture_GettyImages-629293208-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Close up of a woman at work, green shirt, making hand gestures\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Detail_Close-up-of-hand-gesture_GettyImages-629293208-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Detail_Close-up-of-hand-gesture_GettyImages-629293208-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Detail_Close-up-of-hand-gesture_GettyImages-629293208-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">The skills company secretaries need to progress into senior roles<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">July 28, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">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\u2019s company secretaries are expected to help boards navigate regulation, stakeholder pressure, ESG scrutiny, technology [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-122036 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-general-counsel category-in-house category-private-equity tag-new_in-house-career-advice hd_author-joyce-toeset\" id=\"block_88196c94c44b85f773ebf16299512840-job-122036\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/market-insight\/in-house\/public-private-or-pe-backed-business-whats-the-difference-for-a-gc-in-europe\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Detail_Woman-standing-smiling-at-audience_iStock-1408304047-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Woman standing smiling in front of an audience\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Detail_Woman-standing-smiling-at-audience_iStock-1408304047-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Detail_Woman-standing-smiling-at-audience_iStock-1408304047-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Detail_Woman-standing-smiling-at-audience_iStock-1408304047-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Detail_Woman-standing-smiling-at-audience_iStock-1408304047-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Public,\u00a0private\u00a0or PE-backed business:\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0the difference for a GC in Europe?\u00a0<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">June 26, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights &nbsp; The title may stay the same, but the role of a general counsel can look\u00a0very different\u00a0depending on ownership structure. A GC\u00a0operating\u00a0within a listed multinational faces\u00a0a very different\u00a0set of expectations to one supporting a founder-led\u00a0private business\u00a0or a private equity-backed portfolio company.\u00a0 Across Europe, these differences are becoming more pronounced as organisations [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-122013 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-in-house tag-new_in-house-career-advice tag-new_in-house-hiring-advice hd_author-sinead-flanagan\" id=\"block_88196c94c44b85f773ebf16299512840-job-122013\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/market-insight\/in-house\/what-uk-tech-firms-look-for-in-in-house-legal-hires\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1316331542-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"A rear view of a commuter travelling on a bike\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1316331542-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1316331542-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1316331542-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1316331542-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">What UK tech firms look for in in-house legal hires<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">June 25, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Key insights The UK technology sector has evolved significantly over the past decade, and so too have expectations of in-house lawyers. 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