How do I prepare for an in-house interview?

An interview can be an overwhelming experience, particularly when applying for your first in-house role or if it has been some time since you’ve changed…Continue readingHow do I prepare for an in-house interview?

How much do senior in-house lawyers make in the UK?

The salary for senior in-house lawyers in the UK can vary significantly depending on the role, the size of the company, the industry, the complexity…Continue readingHow much do senior in-house lawyers make in the UK?

How much does a Head of Legal earn in the UK?

The salary of a Head of Legal in the UK can vary widely depending on the size of the organisation, the industry, the complexity of…Continue readingHow much does a Head of Legal earn in the UK?

How do legal recruiters work?

A niche recruiter, such as a recruiter specialising in legal roles, may rely on advertising, but more often they take a proactive approach to identifying…Continue readingHow do legal recruiters work?

Finding a legal role in the UK or Europe as a foreign laweyr

Moving to a new country as a lawyer or legal counsel can be an intimidating experience, especially if you are looking to relocate to the…Continue readingFinding a legal role in the UK or Europe as a foreign laweyr

3+ PQE Tier 1 IT Outsourcing Associate joins an IT services company in London, UK

Our client, a global technology services company with £15bn revenue, was looking to hire a commercial technology lawyer to join their UK&I legal team. With…Continue reading3+ PQE Tier 1 IT Outsourcing Associate joins an IT services company in London, UK

4 PQE tri-lingual commercial lawyer joins a global tech company in Berlin, Germany

Background: Our client, a global tech company and one of the world’s best employers, called us to discuss their new commercial legal counsel vacancy for…Continue reading4 PQE tri-lingual commercial lawyer joins a global tech company in Berlin, Germany

6 PQE SaaS lawyer joins Software Company as EMEA Counsel in London, UK

6+ PQE commercial lawyer with both private practice and in-house experience joins a software market leader as their EMEA Legal Counsel. Our client is a…Continue reading6 PQE SaaS lawyer joins Software Company as EMEA Counsel in London, UK

How to write an effective LinkedIn or CV summary as a lawyer

While each section of your LinkedIn profile or CV is important, the summary section is where you get to sell yourself and showcase your value…Continue readingHow to write an effective LinkedIn or CV summary as a lawyer

What does a legal recruitment consultant do?

A legal recruitment consultant helps law firms and in-house legal teams hire legal professionals. Legal recruitment consultants operate by building relationships with clients and candidates.…Continue readingWhat does a legal recruitment consultant do?

When is it too late to move in-house?

I often speak with experienced lawyers who are finally ready to move in-house but are met with lack of opportunities. 10 PQE is typically a…Continue readingWhen is it too late to move in-house?

How a specialist legal recruiter can help build your career

Searching for the next best step in your career can be one of the most challenging and time-consuming tasks.  However, working with a specialist legal…Continue readingHow a specialist legal recruiter can help build your career

What’s in an in-house legal counsel benefits package?

In-house salaries in tech are currently almost on par with salaries in law firms, especially at junior to mid level roles. But what about the…Continue readingWhat’s in an in-house legal counsel benefits package?

5 PQE Legal Counsel joins a Global B-to-B IT Company in Paris, France

Background: Our client is a leading technology company that provides hardware, software, and services to households and offices worldwide and a Top 5 company to…Continue reading5 PQE Legal Counsel joins a Global B-to-B IT Company in Paris, France

But I don’t want to be a lawyer for the rest of my life!

As in-house legal recruiters, we have observed that some of the vacancies we hire for are created because the previous job holder has moved from…Continue readingBut I don’t want to be a lawyer for the rest of my life!

6 PQE commercial counsel joins IT Multinational in Reading, UK

Background: Our client, a well-known multinational technology corporation headquartered in the US, approached Found Legal seeking an experienced lawyer with a background in SaaS products…Continue reading6 PQE commercial counsel joins IT Multinational in Reading, UK

General Counsel Succession Planning

Succession planning is among the hottest topics in today’s boardrooms. Not having a succession plan can hurt companies especially if they are in hotly contested…Continue readingGeneral Counsel Succession Planning

US Tech Giant hires 8 PQE Senior Legal Counsel in Stockholm, Sweden

8 PQE commercial and technology Swedish lawyer joins a major global technology company and one of the world’s best employers. Background: Our client is a…Continue readingUS Tech Giant hires 8 PQE Senior Legal Counsel in Stockholm, Sweden

Global IT Company hires Multilingual Tech Lawyer in Madrid, Spain

This candidate had exceptional language skills: they were fluent in French, English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. Since the company operates in all of the markets…Continue readingGlobal IT Company hires Multilingual Tech Lawyer in Madrid, Spain

What Makes a Successful In-House Counsel?

Being good at your job is a multi-faceted accomplishment, and even more so for in-house counsel. What makes a good in-house lawyer? What qualities should…Continue readingWhat Makes a Successful In-House Counsel?