Forcing Employees to Unplug Results in Company Growth
Forcing employees to unplug can be a driver of company growth, who would have thunk it? So unless you are a work martyr, take advantage of your time off. “Companies that last are the ones…
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Accounting Profession Continues Surge Into Legal Arena
Maybe the accounting profession is serious about taking over the legal profession. Beware the bean-counters, they are storming the gates: “The big U.K. accounting firms are continuing their aggressive push into legal services, with Ernst…
35 Cities With the Most Job Opportunities
Looking for new cities with the most job opportunities? Look no further, as MagnifyMoney has done some legwork for you. These cities may be some of the best places to look for in-house counsel jobs….
Turn Your Job Interview Into A Job Offer
How do you get a job offer in this booming in-house counsel jobs market? A variety of factors determines who comes out on top, and you need to prepare for your interview. “There are a…
Lawyer Loneliness: You’re Not Alone in Feeling Alone
Lawyer loneliness – yet another reason to get out, handle some pro bono matters, attend events unrelated to your legal focus and take real vacations: “The stress of working in the legal profession is well-documented….
5 Rules of Salary Negotiation
Salary negotiation? Piece of cake for lawyers, right? Many lawyers are effective negotiators when working on behalf of their client, but when it comes to their own pay packages things fall apart. If you don’t…
Your Job Search and Your Network
Your job search should involve your network, but it may be for reasons other than directly landing offers. Your network is an important tool that you should cultivate as you help others and others help…
Six Signs That It’s Time to Quit Your Job
Quit your job?!? Pshaw, you’re in-house, the land of unicorns and rainbows. Why would you quit your job? Well, as many in-housers know, sometimes it is time to go: “Most of us are open to…
The Secret to Working With Difficult People
Working with difficult people can be at the core of an in-house counsel’s job. But what is the secret to working with difficult people? Looking at the psychological factors involved can help: “To deal with…
How To Develop Your In-House Team
by Jason Bess, Senior Counsel, AutoZone, Inc., Submitted Post There is no shortage of stereotypes about attorneys. “Attorneys are bad at math,” “They can practice law but not run a business,” and “Lawyers aren’t good…