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Legal.io Newsletter - April 2, 2021
Legal.io Newsletter - April 2, 2021

Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.

Apr 02, 2021
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Community Perspectives: Is it feasible to go from BigLaw into in-house if I have less than 5 years of experience?
Community Perspectives: Is it feasible to go from BigLaw into in-house if I have less than 5 years of experience?

Our anonymous In-house Fishbowl community members recently discussed the move when transitioning from BigLaw to in-house position without having been in their position for at least five years. Here is a list of the responses from others in the community.

Mar 31, 2021
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What is Legal Operations
What is Legal Operations

In the past decade, the role of the “Legal Operations Professional” has gained in prominence in legal departments of large and small companies alike. We look at what's behind the term.

Nov 28, 2020
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Community Perspectives: What is your contract approval process?
Community Perspectives: What is your contract approval process?

The sole in-house counsel at a legal technology company inquires about the contract approval process in similarly sized legal departments.

Nov 13, 2020
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Community Perspectives: Is it Better to Specialize or to be an In-house Generalist?
Community Perspectives: Is it Better to Specialize or to be an In-house Generalist?

As in-house legal professionals weigh their career options, one common question is whether to choose a specific area of specialization or to remain a generalist.

Nov 06, 2020
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Community Perspectives: What are the responsibilities that will make a GC invaluable to their company?
Community Perspectives: What are the responsibilities that will make a GC invaluable to their company?

General Counsel want to provide as much value as possible to the businesses they serve, but what responsibilities in particular are seen as crucial by their employers?

Oct 09, 2020
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Community Perspectives: Am I crazy to leave biglaw for a 50% pay cut?
Community Perspectives: Am I crazy to leave biglaw for a 50% pay cut?

Many attorneys end up accepting pay cuts when taking an in-house position. How do they look back on these decisions?

Sep 22, 2020
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In-house Guide: Company Secretarial Software
In-house Guide: Company Secretarial Software

Company Secretarial software is used by in-house legal departments to keep on top of corporate records and other filings required to maintain compliance with various regulations. This type of software is also used to share information with and collect signatures from company officers, shareholders and other stakeholders.

Sep 15, 2020
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H-1B Visa Guide for Employers

Everything than an Employer needs to know about hiring on an H-1B visa

Aug 28, 2020
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Role Breakdown: Commercial Counsel
Role Breakdown: Commercial Counsel

Commercial counsel play an essential role for businesses by advising them on their transactions with customers, as well as with other businesses. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the working life of commercial counsel.

Aug 21, 2020
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Role Breakdown: Product Counsel
Role Breakdown: Product Counsel

Businesses looking to bring new tech products to fruition require the expertise of Product Counsel. This role combines commercial contract, regulatory, privacy, intellectual property, and consumer protection and is becoming increasingly important in tech hubs. In this article, we will go over the details of product counsel positions; what companies are looking for, and how lawyers can start their tenure as product counsel.

Aug 10, 2020
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Attorney FAQs - Temporary Positions and Staffing Options
Attorney FAQs - Temporary Positions and Staffing Options

If you are looking for the next big thing, find yourself out of work, or simply are looking for a less permanent legal position, you might try looking into temporary staffing agencies or programs. Before you do, however, let’s go over some FAQs.

Aug 03, 2020
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