Legal, Ethics and Compliance

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Who is IAC Legal?

IAC Legal is dedicated to building the best Legal, Ethics and Compliance teams for in- house businesses and private practice. We’ve specialised in Governance and Compliance roles for over 10 years; this expertise and our relationships allow us to provide clients with a comprehensive and personalised service. 

We have built a strong reputation with FTSE100, FTSE250 organisations and top private practice firms, giving us unparalleled access to a wide range of Legal roles. 

Why is our recruitment style unique?

Our approach is human-focused. We operate with honesty, diligence, and consultancy in its truest form.

We believe that good retention comes from an honest, thorough, and detail-driven recruitment process. Our partnership includes supporting your long term retention strategy, and guiding candidates before and after joining the organisation.

360 Service

Whether you are a business looking to hire top talent or a legal professional looking for a new challenge, we can fast track your search.

IAC support placements across a broad range of sectors and levels of legal and governance teams.

Legal and more

Ethics & Compliance share governance responsibilities; therefore, we search across these professions to maximise the support we can offer.

In these teams we consult on hiring across the full legal ranks: from General Counsel, Head of Legal, Ethics and Data Privacy.

We recruit across a full selection of market sectors including: Technology, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Legal, Energy, Retail, Media, Construction, Travel and Hospitality, Utilities.

In addition to helping in-house functions, we support private practice law firms to find experienced legal talent.

Recruiting to retain is a focus for our legal team – for more information on how we help teams achieve this, please email the team lead on julia.white@iac-recruit.com.

IAC Legal Network

We understand that networking is crucial in the legal industry, and we want to help our contacts connect with each other. That's why we offer a range of networking opportunities, including webinars, roundtables, and other events, where you can connect with other legal professionals, share insights, and build relationships.

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Our Legal, Ethics and Compliance Specialists

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David Haylor

CEO

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Julia White

DIRECTOR

Events, news & articles

Audit committee event

What is it like to be an Audit Committee Chair?

On the 7th of March 2024, we had the pleasure of gathering four seasoned Audit Committee Chairs to discuss advice on how become effective Chair leaders alongside their learnings from years of navigating permacrisis and transformations in a variety of sectors. Moderated by: Carolyn Clarke, ex-FTSE100 Head of internal audit, risk and control, and Founding…

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Key positions to build a robust sustainability team and the recruitment challenge

The shift in corporate sustainability from individual roles to comprehensive teams is not just a strategic evolution but also a recruitment challenge. As companies seek to build robust sustainability teams, understanding the recruitment market for key roles is crucial. Below we share some of the roles you will need to grow your sustainability teams with…

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Annual Insight: The Talent Challenge

Annual insights from Recruitment Director Sheena Dattani. Being in recruitment for almost 8 years, I feel every year is different to the last, it’s an evolving field, and each year brings its own set of challenges and opportunities. As we step into 2024, recruiters, HR professionals and hiring managers are faced with a rapidly changing…

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Internal Audit spotlight

Internal Audit Spotlight: Ravi Popat

As a top recruitment agency for internal audit roles we have the pleasure of getting to know some amazing professionals in the industry. We building lasting partnerships with hiring managers and the candidates we place, which allows us to get to know their needs over the years and helps us become experts in the audit…

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The Sustainability Spotlight: Lucy Shea, Futerra

Insights from sustainability industry leaders: Lucy Shea Group CEO at Futerra. With a degree in Economics and French, Lucy went on to a career in corporate responsibility. She worked at an agency called Article13 where she was trained on high standards and detailed reporting standards/frameworks. Lucy then joined Futerra as employee number five! Along the…

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What is the right way to onboard a new employee?

Welcoming a new employee is an exciting time for both the company and the individual, the onboarding process plays a critical role in setting the scene for a new employee’s success and integration within the organisation. A well-structured onboarding programme ensures that the new team member feels valued, supported, and equipped to contribute effectively from…

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IAC is like a light house for roles

Roundtable Insights: The UK Corporate Governance Code Reform

Our recent roundtable discussion on the upcoming UK Corporate Governance Code Reform was both enlightening and insightful. With experienced auditors from across a range of sectors, the event delved deep into the nuances of the reform, drawing parallels and distinctions from the US SOX controls.  For context: What will change with UK Corporate Governance Code…

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The Sustainability Spotlight: Able & Cole

Insights from industry leaders, Volume 9: Stefanie Sahmel, Head of Sustainability, Abel & Cole Stefanie started her career in aerospace after an MSc in Technology and Innovation Management. She fell in love with Abel & Cole as a customer and joined in 2005 as Keith Abel’s (Founder) Personal Assistant, quickly moving through the ranks and…

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Aligning Perceptions and Realities: A Guide to Successful Employee Retention

Employee retention is a crucial factor in establishing a successful and thriving organisation. It not only saves valuable time and resources but also ensures a positive and satisfying work environment. In this article, we will explain the significance of aligning perceptions and realities to establish a strong foundation for employee retention. By exploring the factors…

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The Sustainability Spotlight: Virgin Media O2

Insights from industry leaders, Volume 8: Elisabeth Rochford Head of Social Equity, Value and Impact at Virgin Media Meet Elisabeth Rochford, the Head of Social Equity, Value and Impact at Virgin Media O2. Over the past five years, Elisabeth has been a pivotal figure in driving Virgin Media O2’s sustainability and responsible business strategies forward…

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Internal Audit Manager

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What our candidates say

Victoria Wilson

Amy was so supportive and encouraging throughout the entire process. Her communication was excellent, she called when she said she would, kept me updated, provided excellent material and advice to fully prepare me for the interviews. I felt she was genuinely on my side every step of the way which gave me confidence. It was an absolute pleasure working with you Amy and I wish you every success in your career.

Vicky Hudson

Thoroughly recommend! Chris, who I was in contact with, was really great. Compared to other recruiters, he had a really good understanding of the sector and the many technical aspects listed in job descriptions. He grasped really well what my skillset was and identified roles I might be suited to. During the recruitment process, Chris was very helpful and supportive, and communication throughout was great!

Phoebe Whittome

I had a brilliant experience with IAC from start to finish. Chris approached with a really great opportunity and provided in-depth information about the role, employer and team. We had several conversations to ensure the role met my ambitions, interests and experience to date before progressing.

Chris offered support at every stage of the interview process right through to offer negotiation and even ensured I was all set for the first day in role. This made the whole experience far more transparent, well organised and human.

I’d highly recommend Chris and the IAC team.

Tamsin Gregory

Amy was an absolute pleasure to work with – she is friendly, professional, and has a strong understanding of the range of roles in the sustainability sector. I feel that she took the time to really listen to my experience and what I was looking for, and recommended roles I was well suited to which made the whole process a breeze. She also ran through interview prep with me so I went in feeling prepared, and was generally very supportive throughout the whole process. Hands down the best recruiter I’ve worked with, I highly recommend Amy and IAC.

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