In-House Counsel

What type of questions do you ask in initial interview with hiring manager? I dont want to ask stuff that is already in the position description but struggling to think of stuff

Wondering if this is a unique situation? Have been in my specialty for 10 years. MUCH senior attorney in a completely different specialty came in a few years ago, determines he doesn’t want to do his … more

Are in house lawyers who aren't doing M&A, capital markets, joint ventures, and strategic investments basically playing pretend house?

Red flag? I was approached about a GC opportunity at a smaller company. They are moving quickly- I’ve had two interviews in a week and they want to do a final interview in a week or so. The current GC… more

Does anyone work in the legal team for Amazon Books? Wondering what your experience is working there. Thanks in advance!

An internal recruiter reached out to me to discuss an AGC position at their company. Besides salary expectations, what questions should I ask them?

I am a 4th year corporate associate and this would b… more

Comp check:

220K base, 25% cash bonus, 20K sign on in SF/NYC

5 YOE biglaw

Securities counsel - very frustrated with the IHC search.

I keep applying to open SEC in house counsel roles - I meet the YOE (5+), have a strong background with '34 Act and '33 Act work (essentially 90%+ … more

What companies are paying 250k+?? I'm 5 years into big law but all of the commercial counsel positions I'm seeing are for like 200-220k. It would be great to get an idea of what companies I sh… more

Any legal staffing agencies you’ve had good luck with in the Bay Area? Considering axiom and a few others. This would be to fill a gap while we hire. Want smart people!

Just got an offer that would require relocation. My wife was originally on board but after deeper conversations about what the move would actually look like for our family she changed her mind. I had … more

Is TC $285K (cash) for 5 yoe a good offer (VHCOL)?

Which offer would you take?

1. Fortune 500 company, very stable company, pay is fine but total comp will be about $50k-$60k LESS than option 2 below…
2. Small life sciences company, not necessarily stable (th… more

Today I learned the former GC of the startup I’ve been at for the past 4 months agreed to come back and as a result my role is being eliminated. They said that I do great work, am well-liked, and that… more

Negotiating title change in offer? Just got offer for Corporate Counsel: Data Privacy, but the responsibilities seem to bleed into product counseling based on how they’ve described in my interviews. I… more

I'm at a company that has grown to a medium size (~2,000 EEs worldwide) and being asked to draw up a rough draft of what a compliance department might look like. I don't really know how to approach this o… more

Anyone have advice for picking your first in-house job? Anything you wish you’d considered when you first went in-house? E.g., is all in-house experience in a given field considered equal, or is the… more

Today the GC asked that we meet to go over my IDP so that we can make a plan for me to “step into her role should she leave.” She suggested a 2-3 year lead time on this - I’m currently a 7th year and agree that I… more

I received an offer today and the company said they cannot extend the offer deadline beyond Monday EOD. Is this reasonable/standard practice? I was given at least a week to decide when lateraling

Is anyone a member of GLL or other organizations? I run legal and compliance for an endowment and was offered membership. It’s expensive and I haven’t heard of it so curious about value. Can’t join l … more

I am going into my final round of in house interviews. I am worried about what is going to happen to my clients if I take the job. I am currently the only one in my practice area in my firm. There are… more

Would you reach out to the person who recently left a position on LinkedIn to discuss why they left and the company generally? Did a first round interview and they were vague on why the person left (j… more

Seeking a recruiter for executive level in-house positions in Philadelphia, who will actually work with me to find a position. Seeking someone with some hustle.

Amazon asked to interview me again for another role. Not sure if I’m ready to go through the whole process and the loop again… not much more for pay, but for the experience—big tech on my resume. 5 … more

Do recruiters exist for in house gigs in private investment funds?

Do in house recruiters usually get back to you either way after final interview?

Currently at a stable Fortune 500 company , 4 years of in-house experience. Comp is $200K base, 20% bonus, and $25K in stock annually, all in a MCOL city. The quality of life is great, but my wife 2 k… more

I have final rounds with the Chief Legal Officer. I’ve already met with multiple people in previous rounds, including the hiring manager and GC. What should I expect for this interview with the CLO? A… more

How often are companies willing to offer a signing bonus given the job market is an employer's market?

How's the job market looking these days? Any improvement that you see? If so, please specify geography and industry.

Any thoughts on TD Bank?

For specialist, what’s your comp? Specifically, looking at regulatory areas (I.e., trade, privacy, environmental, employment, etc). Those who are 5-10 YOE. TY :)

Is anyone working at a company where you have to do a bunch of stuffs outside your expertise? How is that going?

Generally how long after the final interview do you get an offer if one is made?

Has anyone relocated? What’s the trick? I miss my family and friends so much but dream gig running legal and compliance. Investment endowment making 375 and 30% bonus. My job is my dream role but losi… more

Comp Check:
3YOE (2.5 in house, .5 in small firm)
Mediocre law school, ok GPA, good internships

128k base after raise, 10% cash bonus, 5% RSUs (past bonus was above target on both)
Benefits aren’t great
WLB varies: 45… more

Has anyone interviewed with Etsy? Seriously, they need to fire their HR recruiter already. The most off-putting recruiter I’ve ever had to deal with in my entire career

If a company asked you to come interview in person with 24 hours notice after they have had your availability for not a small amount of time — what would you do? I already made my decisions but curiou… more

Thoughts on Brex? I know they were acquired by capital one