Simon Taylor

Executive Director

Tel: 020 3587 7906 / +1 332 232 140

Email: staylor@bostonhale.com

Overview

Simon leads Boston Hale’s Legal Business Services practice, with a particular focus on supporting Am Law 200 firms across the US with senior hires within Client Value and commercial functions. Alongside this, he plays a key role in the leadership of the business, supporting the Managing Director in the development and direction of the company. With a recruitment career spanning over two decades, he has a deep understanding of how these roles have developed and the increasing importance they play in driving firm-wide performance.

He takes a consultative approach, working closely with senior stakeholders to define role scope, capability requirements and how these positions contribute to broader commercial objectives. Known for his high standards and straightforward style, he focuses on securing talent that delivers measurable commercial impact and long-term value.

Specialisms & Market Coverage

Simon focuses on Legal Business Services, with particular expertise in Client Value and commercial functions within leading law firms.

This includes:

 - Client Value, pricing and commercial finance roles within Am Law 200 firms
 - Practice Management and Legal Operations leadership positions
 - Senior permanent hires across wider Legal Business Services functions
 - Supporting firms with the structure and development of commercial and value-led teams

Alongside leading the practice, he stays in regular contact with senior figures across the market, offering insight, advising and contributing to conversations around talent.

Experience & Track Record

With a recruitment career spanning over 20 years, Simon has worked across legal, finance and healthcare sectors, holding senior roles focused on building and developing teams, expanding client relationships and growing specialist practice areas.

He has delivered many successful hiring projects and search mandates for law firms, particularly across Client Value, Practice Management and Legal Operations functions, supporting the appointment of senior hires. He has a strong presence in the market, regularly engaging with networks and attending key events, allowing him to stay up to date with market trends, issues and opinion. This level of experience and understanding means Simon can deliver informed, practical advice shaped by long-term market knowledge and client priorities.

Talent Networks & Market Relationships

He works closely with an established network of Legal Business Services professionals across the US. His approach is focused on building long-term relationships at a senior level, providing clear guidance and supporting candidates through high-impact career moves.

Long-term relationships sit at the centre of how he operates, with a consistent focus on maintaining strong connections across both clients and the wider talent market.