If you’re practicing in-house in a life sciences or healthcare company, you already know: the pace is relentless, the stakes are high, and the expectations keep climbing—even as budgets shrink. Whether your focus is regulatory, commercial, IP, compliance, or employment, … [more]
The Lawyers Career Blog
Reference Check: The “Who, What, When, Where, and How” of Assembling a Winning Lineup
As lawyers, we’re often so consumed with our cases, clients, and the occasional overly complicated footnote that we sometimes neglect one of the most essential components of a successful job search: references. Sure, you’ve probably updated your resume (or, at … [more]
How to Decide if It’s Time to Hire In-House Counsel vs. Relying on Law Firm Spend
The decision to hire in-house counsel or continue relying on law firm spend is a critical one for any organization, particularly in industries like life sciences and healthcare, where legal demands are nuanced and highly regulated. Here’s a guide to … [more]
Closing the Deal: How to Accept Your Next Legal Opportunity with Confidence
You’ve made it through rounds of interviews. You’ve impressed hiring managers, navigated the reference checks, and now—it’s official. The offer is in hand. First, congratulations. But before you hit “Reply All” with an enthusiastic “yes,” take a moment to pause. … [more]
Succeeding Without Selling Your Soul: What General Counsel and CLOs Can Learn from Princeton’s David Miller
As a senior legal leader, you’re no stranger to high-stakes negotiations, business pressures, and the constant balancing act between legal risk and strategic opportunity. In today’s environment, it can feel like success demands legal expertise and personal compromise. But does … [more]
Why Some In-House Lawyers Leap Ahead—And What You Can Learn From Them
In-house legal departments tend to be lean, often flat, and advancement can feel slow or unpredictable. If you pay close attention and look below the surface, you’ll notice something: some lawyers do leap ahead. They take on stretch assignments. They … [more]
Where’s Your North Star as a Lawyer?
It’s easy to get swept up in the day-to-day demands of an in-house legal role: urgent contracts, compliance crises, late-night board prep, and the constant rhythm of being both gatekeeper and business partner. But over time, without something grounding you, … [more]
Is Your Next Career Move a Strategic Step—or an Escape Plan?
We’ve all seen it: a lawyer eager to make a move, not because the next opportunity is irresistible, but because the current one is painful. If you’re feeling that, we understand. But here’s the truth: when you’re only running from something, you … [more]
Why References Matter — And How Smart Leaders Leverage Them
When you’re making critical hiring decisions — whether for your legal department, executive team, or key advisory roles — the final stages can feel rushed. You’ve done the interviews, you like the candidate, and now you’re asking: “Can you provide … [more]
“Can You Provide References?” — Why It Matters More Than You Think
Why Reference Matter – Even to Experienced Attorneys Law firms and legal departments aren’t just hiring a résumé. They’re evaluating how you perform under pressure, how you manage relationships, how you lead teams (even informally), and how well you … [more]
