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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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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 Hong Kong

A trusted name in legal, risk and compliance search and recruitment, we are a trusted advisor to companies, firms and professionals globally. From Hong Kong, we connect the best talent with leading businesses and law firms across Greater China and the rest of Asia. 

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  • Real Estate (In-house)

Counsel – Dallas Real Estate Development Company

Our client, a prominent, vertically integrated real estate development company in Dallas, is looking for a junior real estate attorney to join their legal team. The company develops and manages real estate across a range of asset classes, including hospitality, commercial, retail, and residential (multifamily). Properties include multifamily apartment comlpexes, hotels, retail shopping centers, dental […]
  • Salary $175000 – $185000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 20 hours ago
  • Financial services (in-house)

Commercial lawyer/ Sole Counsel

Established financial services company seeks sole commercial lawyer and company secretary. You will be integral to the business, working closely with the board and across all business areas including finance, commercial, compliance, HR, technology and operations supporting commercial functions and ensuring regulatory compliance. They are looking for an experienced commercial contracts lawyer to report directly […]
  • Salary Competitive benefits package
  • Posted Posted 24 hours ago
  • Asset management

In-House Risk Lawyer (12M)

A top law firm are recruiting for an In-House Lawyer to focus on claims, complaints and professional indemnity, sitting in the compliance function. This role is a 12M FTC with potential to extend and the firm are flexible on location across the UK. The ideal candidate is 2-5 PQE with experience in claims, complaints of […]
  • Salary £60000 – £80000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 2 days ago
  • Media/entertainment

Legal Counsel – Commercial

The opportunity A household name in the streaming space is looking to appoint a junior commercial lawyer to join their Business and Legal Affairs Team in a newly created position. This is a truly unique opportunity to work closely with various stakeholders within the business and contribute to the growth and success of this international […]
  • Salary Competitive package
  • Posted Posted 2 days ago
  • Leisure/travel

Senior Commercial Lawyer

A household name in the travel industry is looking to appoint a senior commercial lawyer to join their legal team in a newly created position. The business is looking for someone with a strong commercial background in the travel industry to lead a variety of legal work, with a focus on commercial contracts, advising on […]
  • Salary Good benefits
  • Posted Posted 2 days ago

Insurance Litigation Assistant/ Paralegal

The Top Tier Insurance Litigation practice of a leading International law firm is seeking a Paralegal for their Hong Kong team. You will support the Lawyers and Partners on a range insurance disputes and court matters. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and gain experience in a broad spectrum of both […]
  • Salary £25330.76 – £30396.91 per annum + 15 days holiday
  • Posted Posted 2 days ago

In-House Conflicts Lawyer

A top law firm in London is looking to hire an In-house Conflicts Lawyer for their business acceptance unit. Responsibilities: Analysing and resolving legal, regulatory and commercial issues relating to business acceptance and client engagement Undertaking an initial assessment with regard to anti-money laundering, sanctions, reputational and suitability issues Reviewing and analysing conflicts of interest […]
  • Salary £95000 – £115000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 3 days ago

Senior Legal Counsel

Sif is committed to accelerating the growth of offshore wind energy as a key contributor to the global energy transition. Sif designs and produces the foundation piles (monopiles) for offshore wind turbines. Sif is currently building a new factory for the realization of monopiles with a diameter of up to 11 meters and a length […]
  • Posted Posted 3 days ago
  • Law firm

HNW Residential Property Solicitor

Our client, a Top 100 London law firm is seeking an interim Residential Property Solicitor to handle High Net Worth (HNW) London prime property matters. The role is to start ASAP for 2 months initially with the potential to extend. The successful HNW Residential Property Solicitor is likely to have upwards of 3+ PQE gained […]
  • Salary £85000 – £90000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 3 days ago
  • Law firm

Healthcare Inquests and Advisory Associate

Inquests & Healthcare Advisory Solicitor We are instructed on behalf of a very well renowned and dynamic international law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services in the healthcare sector. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for justice, they take pride in representing the NHS and other Healthcare Trusts in complex healthcare inquests. […]
  • Salary £55000 – £75000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 3 days ago

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We are delighted to present the Taylor Root Hong Kong and Mainland China in-house legal salary guide and market report 2023-2024.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the legal job market, salary trends and hiring practices in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

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Meet our global leadership team

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Julian Stone

Partner

Ireland, London, UK, US
+44 20 7415 2828
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Hayden Gordine

Partner | Head of Australia

Australia
+61 2 9236 9004
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Samantha Fong

Partner | Head of Hong Kong and North Asia

China, Hong Kong
+852 3008 9020
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Nikki Newton

Partner | In-house Legal | Head of Banking and Financial Services | UK

London, UK
+44 20 7332 2469
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Shane Morton

Partner | Head of Middle East, Africa and Turkey

UAE
+971 4 448 7770
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Jago Verna

Partner | Associates | Law Firms

Italy, London, UK
+44 20 7415 2828
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Alex Wiseman

Partner | Head of Asia Pacific

China, Hong Kong, Singapore
+65 6420 0508
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Philippa Anderson

Partner | Risk and Compliance

London, UK
+44 20 7332 9609
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Sarah Ingwersen

Partner | Global Head of In-house Legal

London, UK
+44 20 7332 2137
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Miriam Kuepper

Executive Director | Head of DACH and Nordics

Germany
+49 211 2479 1111
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