In-House Counsel

I applied for an in house position. Interviewed more than a month ago, asked HR twice about the next step, and each time, they told me will let me know once they hear from the team. So they are tellin… more

Anyone able to provide insight as to their experience working as general counsel of a hospital?

Public reporting attorneys. How do you approach timing of SEC reportings? As a process point, do you set several internal deadlines (both for legal and other functions) to make sure things are on trac… more

Are any funds hiring in-house associates?

Does anyone have insight into the legal department at Voya Financial? Thanks!

How long does it take for an offer to come in? I was told they are preparing me an offer beginning of this week? Thanks!

Is this a bad time to be looking for in-house counsel roles?

Anyone know the salary range for PwC OGC?

Our company is shopping around for anti-virus and anti-malware solutions, and encountering companies who “will not redline.” We’ve tried 3 vendors, and the only one who redlined quoted 5x what others … more

Looking for recommendations for document management software - what platforms have you worked with and which were the best / worst?

Company currently has SharePoint - also open to suggesti… more

Remote attorneys internet connection question:
do your companies use a VPN to connect you to their server? I currently live in the “country” and there is zero high speed internet. All that’s av… more

Anyone aware of in house positions for a pubco / cap markets attorney? Have a mix of some general corporate, mostly pubco / corp governance / transactional experience. 4th year associate. Any leads ar… more

What are the biggest, fastest growing areas for in house positions should we keep our eye on?

Reimbursement/budget question. Seems like membership fee to some DEI legal organizations is steep (like $10K-15K) , and I’m wondering how to ask the company to become a member. Like what’s in it for … more

Any recommendations for bad debt/fraud litigators in NYC and Delaware?

Just here to say that an interview process with 6 interviews for a paralegal position is absolutely insane and should not be the norm. Why do I need to repeat my experience to 6 different people, 6 di… more

Saw posting just come up for a role at a place I was a legal intern at during law school. I had a really positive experience there and I personally know the Chief Legal Officer and the CEO. Is it inap… more

I feel like I’m my honeymoon period at my new job is ending. I haven’t had any negative incidents, but it just feels like the vibe has changed. Any thoughts on navigating it?

My wife is looking to make a move into a privacy role. Does anyone know of companies hiring fully remote in house privacy counsel for someone with 8 years of experience total (all in house) with priva… more

Just signed my offer letter and am officially leaving big law after 3.5 years!!! Beyond excited. Is it OK to give notice now??

Is this an objectively bad time to job search? I have 4 YOE (mostly in-house), 2 years in current position, making <$100k in a MCOL. The company recently cut 1/3 of legal headcount while growing se… more

I’m looking for an in-house labor & employment position in Atlanta. My preferred salary range is $160k+. I have 5 years of experience.

If you’re in recruiting and have an opportunity a… more

If you use a backpack for work, what brand do you use?

How common is it for Legal Counsel to be responsible for managing contract negotiation from start to finish (and escalating various business points, etc. - essentially being the only person who reads … more

Anyone work at an RIA or a Multi-Family Office in house? Would love to hear how you transitioned into the industry and how you like the work. If you previously worked at a firm, how does it compare?

Just learned that my company doesn’t pay for my bar license renewal. Is this normal?

How did you get your in-house job, connections or just applying to job ads?

Well here is a new issue I am troubleshooting today. We have an ADA reasonable accommodation request for gluten free cookies at the reception after the holiday talent show for an employee with celiac … more

What’s it like being in house at a sovereign wealth fund? M&A counsel for RE investment in particular.

Flat fee billing - pros and cons from an in house perspective? My specific goal is to deal with an out of control docket of low risk toxic tort cases that are being routinely filed and sit open for ye… more

If you had an in house offer that actually pays more than you’re making now in big law (I don’t get paid market) and checks all of the boxes, would you take it knowing there may be a recession / downt… more

What does litigation management job look like in house? I have worked as an in-house trial ID attorneys and was wondering what do litigation management attorneys do day to day if they do not handle th… more

Got my first in house offer today after years and years in big law! I’m SO excited 😆 a *little* sad I won’t have the big senior associate paycheck anymore but also thrilled about my future life with … more

Need advice on mgt comp. I work for 25-yo company, $200m gross rev. I started in 2013 & on mgt team with 3 others. Ok salary & car. No bonus or equity. In ‘08 they created deferred comp plan … more

Those who have returned to a law firm from being in-house - what was your experience like? If you hated a firm the first time, was it better the second time around? I swore I’d never go back, but seei… more

The company I work for in the construction industry is revising its parental leave policy. I’m aware of lawsuits related to equal bonding time. The updated draft policy gives 8 weeks to birthing paren… more

What’s a book, podcast, tool or resource that made you a better in house attorney?

Assuming you are in-house for a disability insurer, how would you handle a state regulatory complaint submitted by an insured who was denied benefits? TIA.

Is there any standard to measure Company valuation while negotiating equity? I am negotiating pay for my first ever in-house position and the Company is insisting they are worth 5x more than the valua… more