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Community Perspectives: How long did it take you to get a good knowledge base at your first in-house position?In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: As in-house counsel, how did you learn the actual business on which you advise?In-House CounselCareerMental Health
Community Perspectives: Anyone ever leave a job and come back soon after? What was that like for you and your coworkers?In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: With current inflation at 7.7% and a recession likely, how is your team handling rate increases in 2023?In-House CounselCompensationCareer
Community Perspectives: What do you do when your company suddenly notifies all employees that you are expected to work long, hard hours, on weekends, vacations and holidays?In-House CounselCompensationCareer
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Community Perspectives: What do you do if your GC doesn't think you need outside counsel when entering a new industry with no expertise or specialists?In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: How strict are listed requirements for in-house jobs?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: In-house counsel who work less than 40 hours per week - how does that break down with your schedule?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: How would you change your resume from the standard law school format for an in-house position at a tech company?In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: Do your years of experience "reset" when you go in-house?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: Starting my first in-house counsel role after five years in BigLaw. Any best practices and tips?In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: How long is the process between applying for an in-house position and an offer?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: Does anyone actually regret going in-house? If so, why?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
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Community Perspectives: After moving in-house at a public tech company, I noticed the team is very understaffed. Is this normal for in-house?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: Outside of base salary, what are the different forms of compensation one can expect when going in-house?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: For those with unlimited/flexible PTO; how much time off do you aim to take each year?In-House CounselCareerMental Health
Community Perspectives: What is your experience working remotely in-house?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: When applying, how do you typically answer the salary question without aiming too low or locking yourself out of negotation?In-House CounselCompensationCareer
Community Perspectives: Is there an effective strategy to succeed in a company that will do whatever it takes to get a 'yes' from their legal department?In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: After moving in-house, I've realized I'm built for 'the grind'. Does anyone else miss the BigLaw experience?In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: After you moved in-house, how did you get comfortable reviewing contracts or counseling on issues you weren't familiar with?TechnologyIn-House CounselLegal Software
Community Perspectives: I love my job; work/life balance, the security of my position, the compensation. But I am micromanaged hard. Has anyone gotten out of a rut like this?In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: What do most legal careers look like after going in-house?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: Can any lawyers share a story about a time they messed up and how that turned out?In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: Do most companies follow 'last in, first out' during layoffs?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: Is it fair to ask to renegotiate salary if my job entails more responsibility than was expressed before joining?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: In a senior in-house role, how do you effectively communicate legal comments with C suite and Board members?In-House CounselCareerMental Health
Community Perspectives: What's the difference between in-house and law firm life as a new parent?In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: How do you gauge work/life balance during the interview stage?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: What do you do when your dream job comes with a more-or-less untenable salary?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: What do you do when business won't listen to legal advice?In-House CounselCareerMental Health
Community Perspectives: What's your main reason for going in-house?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
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Community Perspectives: During the interview process should you always negotiate salary even if the first offer is acceptable?In-House CounselCompensationCareer
Community Perspectives: Would you consider job hopping a good way to advance your career or a big resume negative?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: For those who have experienced both; do you find in-house counsel life more or less professionally competitive than firm life?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: I've submitted over 1300 applications for in-house positions. - When should I give up my search?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: As in-house counsel, with all the meetings and emails, when do you have time to do substantive work?In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: When did you know it was time to go in-house?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: Those who made the jump to in-house successfully, how do you make yourself stand out from other candidates?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: In terms of quality of life and workplace happiness, is there a discernible difference between in-house in BigCorp and smaller private companies?In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: What do you wish you knew when first going (or deciding to go) in-house from a firm?In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: Is it typical to be asked to sign a non-compete when accepting a corporate counsel position?In-House CounselCompensationCareer
Community Perspectives: Has anyone successfully negotiated a title change in an in-house position? If so, how did you go about it?In-House CounselCareer
Community Perspectives: I'm new to in-house and everything seems like you're relying on 'gut' instinct and online searches. Is this your experience as well?In-House CounselLegal SoftwareLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: For those in-house who came from BigLaw; how long did it take you to recover from the burnout and get into the flow of your new position?In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: I am a brand new attorney and I started my career in-house. Is there anything I should work on since I am missing out on law firm experience?In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: Have you experienced a difficult transition from BigLaw to in-house? If so, what happened and what was the resolution?In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: Have you ever been the only in-house counsel at a company? If so, what did your day-to-day look like?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: If the in-house base salary offer is low, but the recruiter told you there's 'wiggle room' - how do you navigate the negotiation process?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: I'm weighing two in-house jobs at companies in the same industry. One pays better while the other offers a short path to Assistant General Counsel. - What's the value of a job title?In-House CounselCompensationCareer
Community Perspectives: I'm taking a month off before my next in-house job. What are your tips on restoring and relieving burnout?In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: What is your experience changing practice areas and what does that process look like?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: I will be offered stock as part of a salary package working in-house for a major corporation. How do I evaluate what I'm being offered?In-House CounselCompensationCareer
Community Perspectives: What's the consensus on dress code for a virtual interview? Is a suit too formal?In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: I've accepted an offer, and the background check will take 2+ weeks. Should I give notice now, or wait to tell my current employer?In-House CounselCompensationCareer
Community Perspectives: How do I actually need to stay in BigLaw before I can get an in-house job?TechnologyIn-House CounselCompensation
Community Perspectives: I have an in-house job offer, but I'm worried my current company will suffer. - Is it still a good idea to leave?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: What are some questions you wish you had asked during an in-house interview process?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: My new in-house position is in a cubicle. Am I out of line for assuming I would have an office?In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: Do you regret leaving Big/Midlaw to go in-house?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: Is it fair to ask recruiters for a rough offer range in response to their cold email?In-House CounselCompensationCareer
Community Perspectives: Do you ever feel like your friends in law firms look down on you as an in-house counsel?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: What advice do you have for a recent law school grad starting their first in-house position?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: Has anyone come into a company in a non-attorney position and transitioned to counsel?In-House CounselCompensationCareer
Community Perspectives: Trying to make an argument for an increase in headcount and looking for data. What's the size of your legal department?Legal OperationsIn-House CounselLegal Software
Community Perspectives: Is it possible to vet the work/life balance for an in-house role at a new company?Legal OperationsTechnologyIn-House Counsel
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Community Perspectives: Is it Generally Easier to go from In-house to In-house than Law Firm to In-house??In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: How long did it take you to find your in-house position before getting an offer?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: Do you have to have experience in BigLaw in order to get a chance at an in-house position?In-House CounselLaw FirmsCareer
Community Perspectives: What are some tips to develop a good professional relationship with older reports in my company?TechnologyIn-House CounselLegal Software
Community Perspectives: What practice areas do product counsel usually come from?In-House CounselCareerProduct Liability
Community Perspectives: Is disinterest during a panel interview a sign the company has already found their preferred candidate?In-House CounselCareerMental Health
Community Perspectives: What organizations do you recommend joining to connect with other in-house counsel?In-House CounselCareerMental Health
Community Perspectives: How did you find your current in-house position?TechnologyIn-House CounselCareer
Community Perspectives: How do in-house positions compare to law firm positions in work/life balance?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
Community Perspectives: Does your company pay for your bar dues, CLE credits and other expenses?In-House CounselCompensationCareer
Community Perspectives: Does anyone know of a comprehensive list of agreements?TechnologyIn-House CounselLegal Software
Community Perspectives: Would you take an in-house offer that mandates working in-office 5 days a week post-pandemic?In-House CounselCareerMental Health
Community Perspectives: What do I do with competing in-house offers from my current and prospective employers?In-House CounselCareer
Community Perspectives: Is it feasible to go from BigLaw into in-house if I have less than 5 years of experience?In-House CounselCareer
Community Perspectives: Is it Better to Specialize or to be an In-house Generalist?In-House CounselCareer
Community Perspectives: What are the responsibilities that will make a GC invaluable to their company?In-House CounselCareer
Community Perspectives: Am I crazy to leave biglaw for a 50% pay cut?In-House CounselCompensationLaw Firms
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