The General Counsel as a Successful Leader: Are there Common Themes?

There have been a number of articles and conferences lately focusing on leadership traits of the successful General Counsel and other rising in house legal professionals. Princeton Legal Search Group recently moderated a panel discussion of prominent General Counsels in … [more]

Can Your Network Be A Recruiting Strategy?

If a member of your legal team has ever resigned at the worst possible moment, the memory of the stress on you and your department likely was present for a long time. You can avoid, or at least alleviate, that … [more]

Assessing Corporate Culture and Fit

Determining if a corporation or a law firm is a good fit is critical to the longer term success of your career. How does one determine a good fit? Fit relates to corporate culture. Corporate culture is based on company … [more]

The Insider’s Guide to Creating A Hiring Plan

As a candidate or as a legal leader you may find it insightful to take a moment to think about the recruiting process from early inception. How then might this influence your recruitment plan or how might these insights benefit … [more]

The Executive Recruiter as a Trusted Advisor

In 1999, I made a significant and life changing decision to leave the practice of law and founded a legal search firm, Princeton Legal Search Group. I am often asked what about the business inspires me, motivates me and continues … [more]

Leaving Equity on the Table

Equity is a powerful compensation tool.  It is the promise of future money, awarded to you only after you have stayed at a company for an extended period of time.  Typically, you need to be at a company for a few years … [more]