Corporate lawyers are in demand. Corporate lawyers are in demand across all industries. Those with in-house experience are particularly sought after by companies that want the corporate skillset and need a lawyer who already understands what it means to be in-house. … [more]
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How To ‘Recruit’ The Best Legal Recruiter For You – Five Points To Consider:
Choosing a Legal Recruiter is like choosing a doctor. You don’t want to be scrambling for one when you need one. And you want to be judicious in determining which one is right for you. Five questions to consider: 1. … [more]
“Stretching the Norms”: Diversity as a Recruiting Strategy for Exceptional Legal Talent
Women made up 35.7 percent of the legal profession in 2016, and minorities 14.7 percent, both generally upward trends since 2003, with some year-to-year fluctuations. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2017 https://www.bls.gov/cps/cpsaat11.htm Diversity in the legal profession is a challenge. Do … [more]
TWO STEPPING: When Can A Move To Another Law Firm Aid Your In-House Aspirations?
Associates, especially those at top international law firms, are viewing their time spent in private practice as a stepping stone to an in-house career. Many in-house opportunities are for mid-level associates, with 4-6 years being the “sweet spot”. If a … [more]
MOMENTUM MATTERS: The Top 5 Reasons Why General Counsels and Managing Partners Need To Keep The Hiring Process Moving Forward
1. Momentum matters in the hiring process because the top candidates have multiple job opportunities. We are in a much improved hiring environment and it is no longer a “buyers’ market” for employers seeking the very best attorney … [more]
The Lawyer As A Valuable Business Partner: The Three C’s – Culture; Communication Skills; and Continuum
Association of Corporate Counsel, New Jersey Chapter and Princeton Legal Search Group sponsored a panel with three top in-house lawyers from New Jersey companies who served as panelists for a discussion entitled: “The Lawyer As A Valuable Business Partner: The … [more]
Market Trend: Regulatory Attorneys in Demand
Regulatory lawyers are in demand. Across all industries, regulatory lawyers are in demand. We are seeing the demand in the pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare, energy, chemical, consumer products, and food industries. Lawyers who stay apprised of, and advise on, regulations … [more]
How to Go In-House without “Prior In-House Experience”
As a recruiter talking to candidates daily, I hear it all of the time- “I want to go in-house.” For a majority of the in-house positions available, especially the more senior positions, a pre-requisite will inevitably stand in the way … [more]
Getting Traction In Your In-House Search: Start With Your Resume
Making the transition from a law firm position to an in-house counsel position is not usually a quick and easy process! There is an abundance of qualified lawyers vying for every in-house position. Further, you are competing against lawyers who … [more]
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]
