Let me tell you about one of our longest relationships – a Fortune 100 tech company that’s been working exclusively with Found Legal since 2017. Their EMEA General Counsel once told me “You are my lifeline,” which honestly made my…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Our client, a global $18bn revenue IT Outsourcing 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…