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🔐 In-House Counsel: The Value of Thinking Like an Owner 🔍 To be truly indispensable in the world of in-house legal, it's about more than just knowing the law; it's about understanding the business inside and out. 📚 🚀 Go Above and Beyond: Don't wait for legal issues to land on your desk. Be proactive in identifying potential risks and providing solutions. 💡 Innovate: Embrace legal tech and process improvements to boost efficiency and cut costs. 🤝 Collaborate: Forge strong relationships across departments. The better you understand their needs, the more effective your legal support. 🌐 Ethical Leadership: Lead by example, ensuring that the company operates with integrity and complies with all laws. 🔍 Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks to the company's success. 🧠 Strategic Thinking: Align your legal strategies with business goals. Be a key part of the company's strategic planning. 📚 Continuous Learning: Stay updated on legal developments and industry trends to provide the best advice. 🌀 Adaptability: Be flexible and open to new challenges. The ability to pivot quickly is a valuable asset. Remember, your role as in-house counsel is not just about law; it's about driving business success. 🌟 Reach out to me or my colleague Ivan Parra for a quick chat to know more about In-house roles in the BENELUX! ✉ sjain@hayes-partners.com #recruitement #benelux #jobsinbenelux #recruiter #Inhouse

"🔍 Seeking Sign-off on New Roles as a General Counsel? Here's How! 📝 As an in-house legal recruiter, I've learned that securing sign-off on new roles isn't just about paperwork—it's about strategic alignment and value proposition. Here are some effective ways to justify those new hires: 1️⃣ Align with Business Objectives: Link the role directly to the company's goals. Show how it fills critical gaps or supports growth initiatives. Your potential hire's legal expertise can streamline processes and ensure compliance, boosting overall efficiency. 2️⃣ Risk Mitigation: Highlight potential risks of not filling the role. From legal compliance to operational gaps, articulate the consequences of understaffing. Your proactive stance protects the company's interests and shields it from potential liabilities. 3️⃣ Cost-Benefit Analysis: Break down the investment vs. return. Quantify the potential savings in legal fees, litigation costs, or operational efficiencies. Showcase how this hire translates into tangible benefits for the bottom line. 4️⃣ Workload Impact: Illustrate the strain on current resources without the new role. Stress the importance of maintaining quality and timeliness in legal matters. Your insight ensures the team's effectiveness while preventing burnout. 5️⃣ Strategic Growth: Position the role as an investment in future capabilities. Highlight how it fosters innovation, expands market reach, or enhances customer satisfaction. Your legal foresight enables the company to seize opportunities and stay ahead of the curve. In-house lawyering isn't just about closing deals—it's about shaping the future of the business. By effectively justifying new roles, we pave the way for sustainable growth and success. 💡 #LegalInsights

Chapter 1: This is the building where my #legaltech career started... It was bang in the middle of the 2007-2008 global financial crisis, I had just spent the last year backpacking around Asia and had moved to the UK with a girl I met (later to become my wife 😚). 💁♂️ Tip: Getting refused entry into the UK sucks, don't get refused entry to the UK. Anyway, I rocked up to an interview and was meet with none other than the brilliant David Boswell, who was a co-founder of Phoenix Business Solutions (now Morae). For reasons still unknown to me, I got the job, and so began my career in legal tech, as a software support engineer mainly helping law firms with their implementation of iManage, and I found myself surrounded by leaders who are still in the industry today - Matt Crocker, David Malkinson, Roger Pickett, Lee Tomlinson, Rajeev Chambore, Antony Wells, the list goes on. 🙏 Dave, thanks mate, without you making that stupid decision to hire me, I would not be where I am today!! There is a lot more to my legaltech career, but this specific chapter would not be complete without mentioning another bloke who took a chance on me and allowed me to transition from being technical, to being commercial - Chris Davis! I had just moved back to Australia, and after seeing all the "fun" the sales guys were having, I decided that this was the direction of travel for me, so, I put my neck on the line and made the career shift. I can count on one hand the best sales people I have met, and without a doubt Chris Davis is one of those. Without him as my teacher and mentor, I am pretty sure I would have failed. Sales back them was brutal, I had a spreadsheet of names, emails and phone numbers (legally sourced I am sure), and I spent my days making phone calls "Hi, would you like to buy a document management system". Chapter 2 to come soon #alwaysbehumble

As the first legal hire at a company, you'll probably find yourself playing catchup. Let's face it: early-stage companies cut corners. Especially fast-growing companies. While it might be tempting to issue-spot like you're back in law school, to be successful, you need to focus on high-impact, high-visibility work. If you're not sure where to start, follow the money. Focus on how you can help the company generate revenue and grow. Create systems and processes to streamline commercial contracts, for example. But don't forget another thing that keeps the C-Suite up at night: Employee drama Employment claims: • are time-consuming • zap everyone's energy • can create reputational harm & • threaten executives and managers with personal liability So as you start learning the ropes and reviewing the commercial priorities, also listen in for cues about the people: • Is the executive making cringe-worthy comments? • Is the top sales leader hitting all her numbers but a bit of a jerk? • Is the manager having difficulty getting his direct reports to meet KPIs? Make a note. And then follow-through as appropriate.

🚀 Trailblazers in Law Wanted: Seize a Unique Opportunity 🚀 Are you a legal strategist with a taste for the extraordinary? We’re on the hunt for a dynamic lawyer to partner with us on a contingency basis, where the sky’s the limit for what you can earn based on your performance. This isn’t just another case; it’s your chance to be part of something groundbreaking. 💥📚 Why Jump On Board? • 💡 Contingency Basis Work: Dive into a high-potential case with the security of knowing your hard work directly correlates to your reward. • 🌟 Lucrative, Performance-Based Rewards: Your exceptional legal skills deserve exceptional compensation. • 🇺🇸 Work from Anywhere in the US: Geography is no barrier to this opportunity; if you’re ready to make a difference, we’re ready for you. This is more than a case; it’s a chance to carve out your niche in the legal landscape, to take on a challenge that rewards as much as it demands, and to see your legal prowess directly translate into meaningful, lucrative outcomes. Who Are We? A team poised at the edge of making legal history, looking for the right lawyer to help us leap. We’re driven by justice, innovation, and the belief that the right person behind the right cause can make all the difference. 👩⚖️👨⚖️ Calling Ambitious Legal Minds: If you’re looking for a career-defining move and are driven by both the pursuit of justice and the allure of substantial compensation, let’s talk. 🌈 Transform your career trajectory. Reach out to learn more about this pinnacle opportunity. #LegalInnovators #ContingencyBasisOpportunity #LawyersWanted #USLegalEagles #CareerMilestone #TransformativeLaw #JusticeAndRewards

Dive into the latest trends in the legal sector with our November 2023 Lateral Link newsletter! Uncover key insights on market growth, exciting career opportunities at haistack.ai, and expert advice on navigating work-life balance in law. Don’t miss out on this month's highlight - join the conversation and advance your legal career with us. #LateralLink #LegalRecruitment #LegalTech #CareerOpportunities

Monday morning comes around again! We're kicking off this Monday highlighting another of the current 'in-demand' #legal skills across the Island of Ireland. Over the past week, we have profiled a number of hiring requirements across a range of practice areas to include 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 - (with more to follow this week). To add to this list, we're also adding #Corporate law. Any members of my network keen to explore their next career move within 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐰 (you may be experienced, seeking to take the next step or someone keen to make a move into a new practice area) get in touch directly for an initial conversation..... Also, follow the Sphere Recruitment Specialists - Permanent, Contract and Interim Recruitment page for more regular updates on roles across 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍 & 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒂, 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔, industry related blogs, market content and the occasional random facts about things that you didn't know that you didn't know! Damian Farrell #careers #legalcareers #solicitors #lawyers

Why do I think becoming a remote paralegal/compliance specialist/administrative assistant/virtual assistant is such an upcoming career, or even a great side hustle, for all individuals? Recently, at LawSikho we were taught about what happens when there is failure in compliance work for LLCs and Corporations in different states of the US. Failure to compliance work usually leads to forfeiture or voidance of any business model. But what do we mean when we refer to such compliance work? We refer to failure to pay annual franchise taxes, loss of a registered agent, and other basic stuff. As a business, it is easy to miss such compliance regulations and be over-occupied with other important business activities. The best part about all this is, to complete all the compliance work, you do not need an attestation, or be registered with a governing body. You are good to go if you know the procedure to go through the same. This is when hiring outside help in the form of remote paralegals and compliance specialists comes into the picture. Rishee Rhudra Nidhi Gupta LawSikho

Why Tech Lawyers Should Consider Moving In-House 🚀 As the legal landscape evolves, tech lawyers in private practice will find fantastic opportunities by transitioning to in-house roles within the tech sector. Here’s why making the switch could be a game-changer for your career: 1. Be at the Heart of Innovation: Working in-house at a tech company places you at the epicentre of cutting-edge developments. You’ll be directly involved in shaping and navigating the legal aspects of innovative projects. 2. Broader Impact: Unlike private practice, where your focus might be limited to specific cases or transactions, an in-house role allows you to influence company-wide strategies and policies, making a more significant impact on the organization’s success. 3. Closer Collaboration: Being part of the internal team fosters closer collaboration with other departments, such as engineering, product development, and sales. This holistic view of the business can enhance your understanding and effectiveness as a legal advisor. 4. Diverse Challenges: In-house roles often present a wider variety of legal issues, from IP and compliance to data privacy and corporate governance. This diversity can broaden your expertise and keep your work engaging and dynamic. 5. Work-Life Balance: Many in-house positions offer better work-life balance compared to the demanding hours of private practice. This can lead to increased job satisfaction and overall well-being. 6. Long-Term Relationships: Building long-term relationships within the company can be deeply rewarding. You’ll have the opportunity to see the results of your legal counsel play out over time, contributing to the company’s growth and success. Making the move to an in-house role in the tech sector could be the next step in advancing your career and finding new fulfillment in your work. If you’re considering a change, now might be the perfect time to explore these exciting opportunities. #LegalTech #InHouse #TMT Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment 

Are you on the hunt for #commerciallawyer, #corporatelawyer, #legalcounsel, #legalmanager, or #contractmanager with several years of legal experience focusing on agreements and deals 👀 Your search ends here 😌 As a Turkish-qualified #lawyer with several years of legal #experience in corporate, commercial and contract areas, I am the person you have been looking for 😎 While I'm still chasing that solicitor qualification dream, I'm already armed with a truckload of expertise and commitment to excellence. I'm looking for a meaningful opportunity to bring my several years of #transactional experience, #negotiation and #drafting skills, sense of humour (yes, it is included in the package!), work ethic, and authentic dedication to the table. Here's why you'll want me on your team: ✨ Real-World Wisdom: Well, I have dived into the nitty-gritty of compliance, technology, contracts, and corporate realms. I've seen it all, and trust me, I'm ready to roll up my sleeves and tackle any challenge that comes our way.   ✨ Crafting Magic: From the #NDA to the #SaaS agreements, I've got a knack for turning legal jargon into a simple and plain explanation like a bar of pure gold. Need something tailored just for you? Consider it done with style!   ✨ Big-League Experience: Ever heard of #Google US or #Honeywell Europe? Well, I've rubbed shoulders with the best of them. But don't worry, I've still got my feet firmly planted on the ground, ready to bring that same level of excellence to your team.   Got a challenge that needs a legal bodyguard? Or do you just fancy a chat about the world of law, commercial awareness, the LOTR series or sci-fi movies? Hit me up! I greatly appreciate your likes, comments, shares and DMs in advance 🙂 #opentowork #legal #position #recruitment #lawyer