Recruiters are often a valuable tool in a legal job search – but are all questions recruiters ask fair game? Don’t have a recruiter? Check out our legal recruiter directory. “For decades recruiters have been…
Sonya Som and Mark Yacano of MLA Global give their thoughts on how you can successfully negotiate your salary: “Many lawyers spend their careers negotiating deals on behalf of clients, taking pains to prepare in…
If you can’t negotiate salary, try negotiating other items that will still benefit your bottom line: “For a variety of reasons, there are times when a salary on a job offer isn’t open for discussion….
Getting peppered with salary-related questions at an interview? Don’t answer them, or at least that is the viewpoint of Molood Noori of BreakYourBarriers.com: “You should not answer this question. I’ll give you a scenario that…
Kimberly Lerman of Major, Lindsey & Africa gives her thoughts on negotiating an in-house compensation package. Some good tips to keep in mind whether you are considering more senior in-house counsel jobs or even General Counsel…
In addition to our earlier post specific to negotiating in-house job offers, check out this post on how to negotiate a job offer generally: “Today I write the first of a two part posting in…
Melissa A. Peters, Esq., Managing Director at Princeton Legal Search Group, gives insights and tips on the oft-dreaded compensation conversation when interviewing for legal positions: “When you are interviewing for a new legal position, you…