Many tech businesses start by relying on external lawyers to handle their legal legal needs, but at a certain point, hiring an in-house lawyer becomes not just beneficial, but essential. Why timing matters in hiring first in-house counsel In-house lawyers are more than legal troubleshooters; they are strategic partners who can guide a company through […]
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Headhunters look for people with your skills on LinkedIn every day. Are you showing in their searches? Is your LinkedIn profile optimised for your to get noticed for the right opportunity? Answer these questions to find out. 1. Are you connected to at least 500 people? Yes No Answer: Aim for 500+ high quality connections […]
Both in my work as a recruiter and a career coach I often come across CVs that are built on a basis of a template. Here are some examples from a popular CV templates website: Most people don’t realise that a templated CV like this may seriously hinder their job search and prevent them from […]
There’s a rush of excitement when you are made an offer, but if you are also presented with a counter offer from your current employer, things can become complicated. Should you move on to or stay where you are, especially if your current team is willing to give more to retain you? Due to talent […]
Our client, a global $18bn revenue IT services company, was looking to hire a commercial tech lawyer to join their UK&I legal team. With their business continuing to grow rapidly, they were seeking a team member with at least 3 years of experience in complex IT Outsourcing deals. The role: This Legal Counsel position was […]
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 their operations in Germany. Based on our history of working with this client, we knew that apart from Germany, their other key market was France. They valued candidates who were […]
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 medium-sized global software company, a leader in the area of software monitoring and performance optimisation that licenses its software as both on-premises and software-as-a-service to enterprise customers. Their global legal […]
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 to the employers that you are targeting in your professional journey. Think of it as a mini cover letter that highlights what you can offer to your target employers as […]
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 recruiter can help alleviate much of the stress associated with making the leap. Inside information One of the biggest benefits of partnering with a specialist legal recruiter is gaining inside […]
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 benefits? There is so much more to an in-house package than a salary and a bonus. Here is a typical list of the benefits you would be entitles to as […]
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 work for globally. The EMEA GC was looking to hire a lawyer in Paris with experience in supporting sales of technology products and services to enterprise-level customers, including expertise in […]
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 the legal team into another business function. Recently, we spoke to a Magic Circle lawyer who said: “While I am currently happy at my firm, I am interested in the […]
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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 environments.
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 well-known multinational technology corporation headquartered in the US. The company’s hardware, software, and services are used daily by households and offices worldwide. They approached Found Legal seeking an experienced lawyer […]
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 using these languages, this person immediately stood out for the legal team. Our client was a large global technology company with ca. 15,000 employees. Headquartered in Europe, they are world […]
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 you cultivate to ensure you are successful? Across companies, we asked various GCs what they have learned and seen in their years in the industry. Here are key steps that […]
Our client is one of the biggest IT companies in the world headquartered in the US with 400-strong global legal and compliance team. Who was hired and what was their role? EMEA GC, who the role reported to, was looking to hire a senior lawyer to be based in Paris, who would be fluent in […]