The Lawyers Career Blog

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

  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]

We often see situations where a legal team becomes insular and/or isolated from the larger management team. This scenario can happen for several reasons, and the outcomes are generally problematic. Therefore, securing buy-in from the senior management team about the … [more]

After two years of market unpredictability, associate hiring in the New York metro area—including New Jersey—is stabilizing. For law firm associates, that means more job security and potentially more opportunity. But it also raises a perennial question: Is this the … [more]

By Mary Clare Garber, Principal of Princeton Legal Search Group, LLC As General Counsel, hiring the right legal talent is only part of the equation—ensuring that each new hire delivers meaningful impact is the ultimate goal. But how do you … [more]