Taylor Root is a market leading, global legal search and recruitment specialist business, with an extensive network of legal, compliance & risk professionals. For thirty years we have been connecting candidates with the world’s leading businesses and law firms. 

Our success comes from investing in long-term relationships with clients and candidates who trust our expert advice. We set up the first specialist recruitment consultancy in most markets we are in, building a knowledgeable team of advisors who thrive in a collaborative culture. 

An opportunity has arisen to join Taylor Root’s highly successful in-house legal team, within the Financial Services and Banking division. This is a fast paced desk specialising in Paralegal placements. You will get the opportunity to work with an impressive portfolio of clients including companies in the fintech, private equity, asset management, insurance, banking, and professional services sectors.

Our culture places a huge amount of trust in our team – no KPI’s, no micromanagement, we all know what is expected of us and we are committed to delivering as individuals and as a team.

Taylor Root has a very strong reputation within this area and therefore whilst you will be expected to generate new business, there is a very strong emphasis on relationship management rather than cold calling new clients.

The Role 

• Independently managing the full recruitment cycle   
• Using a variety of different sourcing platforms and attraction strategies to identify the best candidates in the market .
• Building networks of active and passive candidates relevant to their market .

• Developing new clients to win business.   
• Proactively building on sector/market expertise  
• Running and contributing to client meetings or job briefings  
• Developing strong relationships with clients to effectively represent the client’s brand  
• Proactively seeking out new business development opportunities and approaching potential candidates and clients  

• Confidently selling the benefits of working with Taylor Root and offering suitable client solutions  
• Confidently communicating Taylor Root’s Terms of Business and negotiating favourable terms  

• Ideally a background or an interest in law. You don’t need to be a qualified lawyer but a lot of our consultants have legal backgrounds which helps with relating to clients and candidates  
• Previous experience in Financial Services recruitment beneficial
• The ability to quickly build and maintain strong relationships 
• Strong time management skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and organizational skills 
• Capability to work with a business that is agile and fast paced
• A “go getter” – someone who is prepared to business development and help develop the client base
• End to end recruitment service experience highly regarded 

• Generous salary + commission 

•  25 days holiday (increasing with promotion) + bank holidays + Christmas break 

• You can work remotely…and this can be up to 60% of your normal working week 

• Agile working, flexible working day 

• Training and development/external leadership training 

• Clear path for progression 

• Private Healthcare 

• Cycle to work Scheme 

• Subsidised Gym Membership 

• Sabbatical at 5 years 

• Global relocation if you fancy it! Think New York, Asia, Dubai plus more.. 

• Fantastic team culture, very collaborative and team socials!

If you are looking for a supportive team, opportunities for growth and to thrive in a fast-paced and exciting environment, then please click on apply!

Alternatively please reach out directly: [email protected]