{"id":30737,"date":"2025-11-04T14:31:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T14:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/?p=30737"},"modified":"2026-02-25T13:22:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T13:22:37","slug":"non-executive-directorship-the-next-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/market-insight\/in-house\/non-executive-directorship-the-next-step\/","title":{"rendered":"GCs as NEDs: Transitioning to the boardroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide post-content-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-sr-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-77a2e699b9b65ce55f538888ccda2659 wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NED world is highly competitive, particularly within the listed company arena. Success depends on demonstrating that your expertise extends far beyond the legal function and that you are, at your core, a business leader who understands strategy, risk, transformation and value creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10aa1592d5a9d5087fd05c25a3b89ade\" id=\"h-reframing-experience-from-legal-counsel-to-strategic-advisor\">Reframing experience: From Legal Counsel to strategic advisor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first step in the transition is to reframe your professional narrative. Most GCs have already contributed to transactions, crises, and transformations that shaped their organisations\u2019 futures. These moments, when presented through a commercial lens, provide powerful evidence of strategic thinking and leadership.<br><br>Consider the full breadth of your contribution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have been front and centre of value creation, often shaping strategy alongside the executive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have acted as a curator of solutions, bringing diverse functional leaders together to resolve complex issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have collaborated extensively with finance, sales, operations, and people functions, giving you a panoramic understanding of the business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When viewed through this lens, the GC\u2019s career becomes one of strategic partnership, not purely legal oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d4d08adb14e9dc8ca938ee1cd8ff84ef\" id=\"h-adopting-a-new-mindset-from-lawyer-to-business-leader\">Adopting a new mindset: From Lawyer to business leader<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common misconception is that boards appoint GCs to provide legal advice. In truth, they are seeking business judgement informed by legal perspective, not legal counsel itself. Successful NEDs from legal backgrounds understand this distinction clearly.<br><br>To make the shift:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Turn legal into strategy.<\/strong> Articulate how governance, risk, and compliance shape and enable performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lead with commercial insight<\/strong>, not technical advice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operate as a higher-level thinker<\/strong>. Focus on major strategic and cultural issues rather than operational detail. Remember the maxim: \u201cNoses in, fingers out\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boards value structured, analytical thinking &#8211; something GCs bring in abundance  &#8211; but it must be channelled toward shaping direction rather than managing process.<br><br>Indeed, colleagues will often tell you they would \u201cmiss your judgement long before they miss your legal skills.\u201d That judgement, balanced and commercial, is the defining quality of a great NED.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-85e36c45e0b91fa96f483e26a97ee61b\" id=\"h-from-value-protector-to-value-enhancer\">From value protector to value enhancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Historically, GCs have been viewed as the guardians of value, ensuring compliance and managing risk. The modern board, however, increasingly seeks directors who can also act as enhancers of value, guiding strategy, transformation and sustainable growth.<br><br>Ask yourself, &#8220;How do I move from protecting value to enhancing it? How can my insight contribute directly to transformation, innovation and cultural strength?&#8221;<br><br>The answer often lies in seeking stretch opportunities within your current role. Take on challenging projects that sit outside the legal function such as digital transformation, ESG initiatives or organisational restructuring.<br><br>As one experienced Director observed: \u201cGo get the scars and war stories \u2014 jump in and do it well.\u201d Exposure to high-stakes, cross-functional work provides the perspective boards prize most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9966b3596139b0b25c2eb6d39d0e5314\" id=\"h-the-art-of-the-boardroom\">The art of the boardroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boards today value directors who display leadership mindsets rather than management mindsets. They seek individuals who can challenge, support, and influence \u2014 who can look ahead, not just look after. Key attributes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Curiosity and the ability to ask the right questions<\/strong>. Great board members create pull rather than push \u2014 they stimulate reflection rather than prescribe action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Judgement and independence.<\/strong> Boards rely on balanced perspectives rooted in integrity and fairness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic perspective. <\/strong>The best NEDs know when to stay high level and when to dive deep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Equally, remember that a seat that compromises your integrity will never grow your influence. Choose roles that align with your values, purpose, and sense of contribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-91fac94462d2ed2d64e970336bfe8a90\" id=\"h-positioning-yourself-for-success\">Positioning yourself for success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Becoming a NED is a strategic process, not a single event. Positioning yourself effectively requires clarity, visibility, and patience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sr-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-63b19768edbba4bf0d5ce20e05a0a79f wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shape your narrative early. <\/strong>Define your pitch. Identify the recurring themes that run through your career \u2014 leadership, transformation, governance, or innovation \u2014 and use these to articulate your NED value proposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-sr-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-5056131d08f6710f84dbbb62dd5b97e4\" id=\"h-tell-your-network-many-appointments-arise-through-personal-and-professional-connections-let-your-network-know-that-you-are-actively-seeking-a-board-role-and-share-the-areas-where-you-can-add-value\"><strong>Tell your network.<\/strong> Many appointments arise through personal and professional connections. Let your network know that you are actively seeking a board role and share the areas where you can add value.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-sr-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-99279f8722a08ea0c22d034c0ff5a2c1\" id=\"h-gain-frontline-exposure-seek-opportunities-that-provide-broader-business-visibility-working-with-finance-teams-sitting-in-on-strategy-sessions-or-leading-cross-functional-initiatives-these-experiences-enhance-your-credibility-as-a-business-leader\"><strong>Gain frontline exposure.<\/strong> Seek opportunities that provide broader business visibility \u2014 working with finance teams, sitting in on strategy sessions, or leading cross-functional initiatives. These experiences enhance your credibility as a business leader.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-sr-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-d81277c2aa69d0be47ee6f34d890b6da\" id=\"h-understand-board-composition-every-board-conducts-periodic-evaluations-to-assess-gaps-in-capability-consider-how-your-skills-align-with-those-needs-whether-in-governance-transformation-esg-or-stakeholder-management\"><strong>Understand board composition.<\/strong> Every board conducts periodic evaluations to assess gaps in capability. Consider how your skills align with those needs \u2014 whether in governance, transformation, ESG, or stakeholder management.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-sr-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-f5b6162571b939a18714fa25e09af1f0\" id=\"h-build-profile-and-presence-publish-thought-leadership-speak-at-governance-forums-and-engage-in-cross-industry-networks-being-visible-and-recognised-as-a-strategic-thinker-increases-the-likelihood-of-being-considered-for-a-ned-role\"><strong>Build profile and presence. <\/strong>Publish thought leadership, speak at governance forums, and engage in cross-industry networks. Being visible and recognised as a strategic thinker increases the likelihood of being considered for a NED role.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-sr-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-5ba79242cd249b7fd143d205daf72ff7\" id=\"h-develop-governance-fluency-gain-experience-with-committees-audit-risk-remuneration-or-nomination-to-understand-board-mechanics-and-decision-making-dynamics\"><strong>Develop governance fluency. <\/strong>Gain experience with committees \u2014 audit, risk, remuneration, or nomination \u2014 to understand board mechanics and decision-making dynamics.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c8d9676f91170fcb7bc12c1babe45c26\" id=\"h-the-long-game\">The long game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transitioning from GC to NED is best viewed as a\u00a0long-term career strategy. Begin shaping your story early and take every opportunity to broaden your commercial footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not about leaving the law behind, but about evolving from\u00a0Lawyer to leader:  someone who applies legal acumen as part of a wider toolkit of strategic, financial and cultural insight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, the journey is about influence. Your success will not be measured by how well you protected value, but by how effectively you enhanced it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start early. Shape your narrative. Jump in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The modern boardroom needs your voice \u2014 but it must be the voice of a leader, not just of a Lawyer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-author\" id=\"block_e315a4f76da34425c2b2b796216d05bb\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Author<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--people\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--person post-580 hd_person type-hd_person status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry hd_person_role_type-permanent hd_person_sector-banking-and-financial-services hd_person_seniority-managing-director hd_person_specialism-in-house hd_person_location-london hd_person_location-uk\" id=\"block_e315a4f76da34425c2b2b796216d05bb-person-580\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card--person__inner\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/consultants\/nikki-newton\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Nikki-Newton-300x300.jpg\" class=\"card__image test\" alt=\"Headshot of Nikki Newton\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, (max-width: 781px) 50vw, (max-width: 1023px) 40vw, (max-width: 1200px) 25vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Nikki-Newton-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Nikki-Newton-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Nikki-Newton-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Nikki-Newton.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__titles\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/consultants\/nikki-newton\/\">Nikki Newton<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/consultants\/nikki-newton\/\">Managing Director | In-house Legal | Banking and Financial Services<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__location\">London, UK<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__email\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--email\" href=\"mailto:nikkinewton@taylorroot.com\">nikkinewton@taylorroot.com<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__tel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--tel\" href=\"tel:+442073322469\">+44 20 7332 2469<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__linkedin\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nikkinewton\/\">Connect<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-jobs is-style-reduced alignwide\" id=\"block_4e0ac7eebd96469987fe449758574dbb\" style=\"\">\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\">Global In-house Legal Jobs<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--jobs\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--job post-124613 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry job_position_featured\" id=\"block_4e0ac7eebd96469987fe449758574dbb-job-124613\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/job\/interim-legal-counsel-fmcgretail-124613\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Retail<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Fixed term contract<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Interim Legal Counsel &#8211; FMCG\/Retail<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">A leading consumer brands business is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its UK Legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract commencing in September. This is a broad, business-facing role offering exposure to commercial contracts, marketing, advertising, consumer law, intellectual property, data protection and strategic business projects. 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This is a broad commercial role offering exposure to complex customer contracts, strategic projects and wider business-facing legal work within a fast-growing, infrastructure-led organisation. 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This role will support SEC reporting, mergers and acquisitions and strategic transactions, corporate governance, and commercial legal matters at a growing NASDAQ listed public company. 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This role will focus on patent licensing, intellectual property transactions, patent assertion defense, and strategic legal support across a sophisticated global IP portfolio. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to influence [&hellip;]<\/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\">USD175000 &#8211; USD219000 per annum + Bonus<\/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 1 week ago<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-124311 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry job_position_featured\" id=\"block_4e0ac7eebd96469987fe449758574dbb-job-124311\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/job\/commercial-legal-counsel-124311\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Management consulting<\/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\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Commercial Legal Counsel<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Leading professional services organisation seeks Commercial Legal Counsel to join its established in-house legal team. The role can be based in London or across the regions, with flexible and hybrid working available. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative Office of General Counsel, working as part of a highly regarded contracts team that [&hellip;]<\/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\">Excellent benefits package<\/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 1 week ago<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read 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\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-posts is-template-grid alignwide\" id=\"block_d63327c2435ad79adafb4b1fc55faf6e\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Featured Content<\/h2>\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=\"https:\/\/sites.thesrgroup.com\/resources\">See all news<\/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-94275 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-in-house category-market-update category-uk tag-new_in-house-market-insights hd_author-sarah-ingwersen\" id=\"block_d63327c2435ad79adafb4b1fc55faf6e-job-94275\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/market-insight\/market-update\/uk-in-house-market-update\/\">\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\/10\/iStock-627872842-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Businessman talking to colleagues in meeting\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-627872842-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-627872842-1-768x576.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<h3 class=\"card__title\">UK and Ireland in-house legal recruitment market update Q3<\/h3>\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 13, 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 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 [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-122578 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-in-house category-market-insight tag-new_in-house-hiring-advice tag-new_in-house-market-insights hd_author-teleisha-coulson\" id=\"block_d63327c2435ad79adafb4b1fc55faf6e-job-122578\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/market-insight\/how-in-house-legal-recruitment-is-changing-in-toronto\/\">\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\/2026\/07\/Detail_Relaxed-smile_one-on-one_GettyImages-1619113048-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Professional female headshot in interview\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Detail_Relaxed-smile_one-on-one_GettyImages-1619113048-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Detail_Relaxed-smile_one-on-one_GettyImages-1619113048-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Detail_Relaxed-smile_one-on-one_GettyImages-1619113048-768x576.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<h3 class=\"card__title\">How in-house legal recruitment is changing in Toronto<\/h3>\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 8, 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 Toronto remains one of Canada&#8217;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. 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She is sitting at the desk in the home office and looking at a laptop\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Detail_Woman-holding-hot-drink-working-at-home_iStock-1477063004-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Detail_Woman-holding-hot-drink-working-at-home_iStock-1477063004-768x576.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<h3 class=\"card__title\">How European regulatory change is reshaping legal hiring in private equity<\/h3>\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 7, 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 European private equity has always operated across borders, but the challenges facing legal teams are changing. 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