In the 2019 State of Corporate Law Departments Improving the Impact of Legal Services, innovation was a key theme and sets the stage for the context of continual change- in the ever changing world of work. “Innovation incorporates a whole host of … [more]
CLO & GC Blog
Growing Your Team – A Streamlined Approach (It can happen faster than you think)
We were recently engaged by a public company to lead a national search for its next General Counsel. We launched the search in October and had an offer and acceptance before New Years. Extraordinary and beyond what you can expect … [more]
Reflections and Perspectives on the role of General Counsel
There have been a number of topics discussed, reviewed or written about over the course of 2018. As the year ends and performance reviews and strategic planning are top of mind, seven areas are noteworthy to consider as part of … [more]
What is the Best Structure for your In House Legal Department?
We work closely with legal departments across a wide range of industries and have a first-hand view of the different ways that in house legal departments are structured. If you are experiencing challenges growing your legal department and have difficulty … [more]
Market Strategies for a Successful Legal Succession Plan
Succession planning can be exact and precise, or it can be open and loosely interpreted. The format will depend in part on your organization’s culture and resources. Below are suggestions on how to supplement what you may be doing or … [more]
Maintaining Momentum: Definitive Strategies To Keep Your Legal Recruiting Process on Track
Before accepting an offer, job seekers take into account these five factors, starting with most important: salary/compensation, career growth, work-life balance, location/commute, and company culture/values. (Glassdoor survey, October 2014) “It’s getting easier for candidates to find relevant jobs, but finding … [more]
Four Mistakes Employers Make When Extending A Job Offer
You’ve completed the final round of interviews of a stellar lawyer who will add depth and breadth to your legal department. Your internal business clients are thrilled, unanimously agree on the wisdom of the hire, and can’t wait to begin … [more]
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]
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 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]
