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 […]
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Location on your CV
This might look like an obvious point however this piece of info is sometimes missing on applicants’ CVs – their city and country (and often the country code in the phone number).
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 environments.
4 Things Legal Recruiters Look For On Your LinkedIn Profile
A specialist legal recruiter can put you in front of dream opportunities. This is especially true for niche and more senior roles because there are legal teams who prefer not to advertise their vacancies. Some organisations cannot do it for political reasons, for example government companies in the UAE who are under public pressure to […]
3 Steps to Prepare For an Interview
Getting ready for an interview and nervous about it? There is nothing better to calm nerves than the feeling of being well-prepared.
Step-by-Step Guide To your Perfect In-House Legal CV
Step 1 Before you write anything you will need to know your target organisations and roles. What kind of companies would you like to join? What sectors will welcome your skills and experience? What kind / level of positions are you interested in? Where will you add the most value?
Top Tips For a Winning Legal CV
Your CV is the first and most important tool to ensuring you secure an interview for your next in-house legal role.
14 Revealing Interview Questions
We like using some of these interview questions featured in this Inc.com article. Most of these dig deeper and are a little bit more fun than the usual suspects such as “Tell me about yourself” and “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”.
How Found Legal Work With You As a Candidate
Our aim is to help you to demonstrate the “best version of you” in your search for a winning legal role.