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The REAL Difference Between the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Titles

The REAL Difference Between the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Titles

For many, many…many years the top of the food chain for in-house legal titles was unarguably and unequivocally the “General Counsel”. In an organization, the General Counsel was the Grand Poohbah, the Big Cheese, the Top Dog and the highest-ranking legal executive among executives. The…

How and When To Raise The Issue of Compensation in a Job Interview Process

How and When To Raise The Issue of Compensation in a Job Interview Process

Is It Bad to Renege On A Job Offer Acceptance?

Is It Bad to Renege On A Job Offer Acceptance?

I’m a lawyer, but want to move into Business Development. Will this hurt my legal career if I ever wanted to go back to practicing law?

I’m a lawyer, but want to move into Business Development. Will this hurt my legal career if I ever wanted to go back to practicing law?

I’ve been in my job for 2.5 years and my friends tell me I need to move now or employers will think my experience is stale. Is this true?

I’ve been in my job for 2.5 years and my friends tell me I need to move now or employers will think my experience is stale. Is this true?

Is there a predictable hiring cycle for the in-house market? If so, what is it?

Is there a predictable hiring cycle for the in-house market? If so, what is it?

Start Dates: How Much Time Is OK To Take Before You Start Your New Job?

Start Dates: How Much Time Is OK To Take Before You Start Your New Job?

I’m a hiring manager and I have been looking to hire a lawyer for 6 months. Is this length of time normal in today’s market? If not, what am I doing wrong?

I’m a hiring manager and I have been looking to hire a lawyer for 6 months. Is this length of time normal in today’s market? If not, what am I doing wrong?

Are You Too Picky?

Are You Too Picky?

Dear Julie, a former colleague asked me to endorse him on LinkedIn – but I REALLY don’t want to.

Dear Julie, a former colleague asked me to endorse him on LinkedIn – but I REALLY don’t want to.

As a hiring manager, how do I land a great candidate in this über competitive market?

As a hiring manager, how do I land a great candidate in this über competitive market?

Kissing Frogs.

When is a “final offer” really a final offer?

When is a “final offer” really a final offer?

What You Need To Know to Successfully Negotiate a Job Offer for an In House Legal Position.

What You Need To Know to Successfully Negotiate a Job Offer for an In House Legal Position.

I’m interviewing for two different jobs and received an offer for my second choice.

I’m interviewing for two different jobs and received an offer for my second choice.

What is the best way to address large employment gaps on one’s resume?

What is the best way to address large employment gaps on one’s resume?

“I Can’t.”

“I Can’t.”

Should I include a Professional Summary at the top of my resume?

Should I include a Professional Summary at the top of my resume?

Before You Start Your Job Search, Read This!

Before You Start Your Job Search, Read This!

What Is Business Acumen and How Do I Develop It?

What Is Business Acumen and How Do I Develop It?

How do I find an awesome part-time or family/flex time legal job?

How do I find an awesome part-time or family/flex time legal job?