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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.

CareerIn-House Counsel
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.

CommercialContracts
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.

In-House CounselCareer
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?

In-House CounselCareer
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?

In-House CounselCompensation
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.

TechnologyIn-House Counsel
Sep 15, 2020
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Immigration
H-1B Visa Guide for Employers

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

Immigration
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.

CareerCommercial
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.

In-House CounselCareer
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.

In-House CounselCompensation
Aug 03, 2020
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6 Things That Turn a Good Job into an Amazing Job
6 Things That Turn a Good Job into an Amazing Job

Some of us dislike our job. Others are happy enough with it. But still other people love what they do to earn their bread. What is it that people get from a job that enables them to derive joy from it? Of course, the answer is different for everyone. But thinking about the things that most often bring contentment at work for different people helps us work out the answer for ourselves. Let’s have a look at the most frequently cited elements in what turns a good job into a great one. 

CareerMental Health
Jul 28, 2020
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5 Tips for Writing a Great Cover Letter
5 Tips for Writing a Great Cover Letter

Cover letters are key tools for showing a potential employer who you are and why you’d be a good fit for the firm where you want to work. But how can you make yours stand out and give firms an outstanding first impression? Let’s look at a couple of key elements of a great cover letter.

Law FirmsCareer
Jul 24, 2020
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