Lawyers are trained to do due diligence as part of practicing law and due diligence, so why shouldn’t the same rules apply when evaluating in-house counsel jobs? Here are some tips to think through before accepting a new job:
“The job market seems much better lately, and more and more offers are being extended to applicants. Some move into the new positions from other jobs and others from being in transition. In both cases, those job seekers miss out if they don’t take a holistic approach to specific evaluation of the new opportunity. Often, the excitement associated with receiving the offer of a new job and accepting it, plus the flattery expressed by that job offer, may lead to a too-quick decision. It’s advisable to first do some meticulous due diligence in order to avoid a possibly costly mistake…”
Read: 9 Things to Consider Before Accepting a New Job at Entrepreneur