By Lisa B. Horowitz, JD, MSOD* Attorney Talent Strategy Group, LLC All organizations are political. To be successful as a lawyer—in a law firm, legal department, government agency or non-profit—you need to understand and effectively…
In one of the hottest legal markets in decades, it is still frustrating when recruiters and employers ghost you. Whether you are applying for in-house counsel jobs or General Counsel jobs, being ghosted can lead…
by Lisa B. Horowitz, JD, MSOD Very few of us go through our careers unscathed. Unexpectedly lose a job you love? Can’t find a new position although you’ve been looking for months? Didn’t get that…
Attorney mental health is an area that deserves close attention, as law is reported as the second-most pressure-filled profession and even millenial lawyers are not finding ways to avoid the problems with alcohol that plague…
The dreaded phone interview is often the beginning of the hiring process for many companies. It may mark your first human interaction with the company you want to work for, so preparation is necessary. While…
To successfully negotiate an in-house counsel job offer, you need to arm yourself with information and be prepared. If you’ve survived the in-house interview, now is not the time to drop the ball. The Lawyer…
Salary negotiation tips often center around base salary, but sometimes an organization can’t budge on base compensation. However, there are other areas that can be negotiated that can pack an economic and lifestyle punch far…
Lateral career moves can be power moves just as much as taking a step down the ladder. For many in-house counsel, lateral moves can also involve a move from the legal to business side, which…
It may not work for everyone, but sometimes a walk down the career ladder can achieve happiness. If you don’t like where you are working, you might think you need to move laterally or look…
If you are searching for in-house counsel jobs or coveted General Counsel jobs, you need to make sure you are as desirable as possible to legal recruiters. Here are some tips to guide you. “A…