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Question from an upcoming graduate:
I am on track to graduate this spring and just now searching for my first opportunity in the field of advertising (specifically a role in strategy. My question is, should I be looking for internships or associate/junior work options following graduation? Without any prior experience in the way of an internship or job in the “industry,” I am unsure if I could really even offer much as associate strategist. Any input would be beyond appreciated!

I am happy for the most part at my firm and have a very eclectic practice in different industries because I am a member of two different groups. I have an interest in a particular area of law that I sometimes get to dabble in but the flow to make that a bigger part of my practice is currently not there. An associate at another firm reached out to me about a position in the group that does the specialized law I’m interested in, but the firm isn’t super diverse which is important tome. Any advice?

What is reasonable total compensation for a Strategy & Operations Associate role after 2-4 years of Big-3 consulting experience? Is $125k base pretty standard?

Dm me for a referral for senior associate and manager roles in tax at pwc!

Hi all, looking for some advice and information. Been offered a role at McK as a senior solutions leader (I think this is equivalent to associate partner).. how does progress look in this role and how is it viewed compared to the general consulting track?

Does anyone have any insight on the salary range of a principal associate role at capital one? This is a non tech project manager role based in NYC.

I’m at a T2 and have an offer for MBB at junior associate level but also buy side analyst role at a LMM PE fund. Pay would be similar MBB - higher base, PE - more potential bonus (up to 100%). Any advice on what to do. The fund is small (c. 2b over 4 raised funds) and somewhat no name while MBB is known.

How many audit busy seasons do you need to switch from audit to FDD. My recruiter is telling me I need “two full years” to switch into a Senior role. “One full year” to switch into a experienced associate role. Is this true? I thought we just needed two busy seasons to switch into A senior role?

Hi, could anyone refer me at Oliver Wyman? I’ve tried to apply online but the page keeps loading and nothing happens. I’m interested in the associate and engagement manager role in Paris.

Anyone have insight on Reed Smith’s SF office? (Compensation, billable hour requirement, work life balance, diversity). I am considering a mid-level associate role.

Considering making a switch from practicing as a big law corporate senior associate (7th year) to a (non-practicing) practice manager role at another big law firm, primarily for lifestyle change. Other than the pay cut, anyone have insights or made this switch? Thoughts on whether it would difficult to transition back to practice (either in-house or big law) a few years from now if I want to practice again? Would my only exit opps. be to to similar practice management roles at other firms?

What is difference between Assistant Director and Associate Manager role ?
My JD and experience matches with Assistant Director but on the offer letter designation is Associate Manager.
Current CTC: 17L
Offered : 23L
Tech stack - O365
10 yrs exp

I’m currently a second year associate at a law firm, but will be interviewing for an in-house position at a large corporation. I’m meeting some attorneys next Saturday for lunch. (It’s the first interview but they know one of my references which is why we’re going straight to a lunch meeting). I have no idea what to wear. I’m 28-year-old woman and I live in a warm weather state. A suit feels a little too formal for a weekend, but I could wear a casual suit. Any advice?

I’m a senior associate at a v10 firm considering an in-house senior compliance position at a pharma company. Seems like a good fit and a good opportunity. It checks all my boxes but I’m worried about being pigeonholed in compliance and not being competitive for legal roles down the line. In practice, this job would involve both legal and compliance work but I’d sit in compliance. Has anyone had any issues going from a compliance role to a legal role, particularly in healthcare?

I’m a senior associate at a v10 firm considering an in-house senior compliance position at a pharma company. Seems like a good fit and a good opportunity. It checks all my boxes but I’m worried about being pigeonholed in compliance and not being competitive for legal roles down the line. In practice, this job would involve both legal and compliance work but I’d sit in compliance. Has anyone had any issues going from a compliance role to a counsel role, particularly in healthcare?

Anyone hiring at the experienced associate or senior associate level for any supply chain consulting or industry positions?
2.5YOE and was recently laid off from a startup due to lack of business need.

Going from midlaw to v25 firm as a senior associate, starting at new role next week, which will be a big promotion. The type of work I have been doing is representing one side of a transaction and new role will be different in that I will be mostly on the opposite end and may still be different type of client work. Is it okay to feel completely over my head? Any ideas to overcome this anxiety? Thank you.

I’m sorry for using this thread as my diary yet again, but hoping someone in here can assist. 2017 graduate from a decent law school with high honors who didn’t get an associate offer out of law school. I ended up spending 2.5 years as a staff attorney at big law before spending the new two years as a litigation attorney at a boutique. I’ve been trying to crack into an associate position for about a year with little luck. Any advice?

Anyone interested in referring me and sharing the referral bonus? I’m a east coast junior corp associate interested in firms located in Silicon Valley.

Partners: what are the costs of hiring a new associate? Why is it better to retain than just hire someone new?

Anyone have experience with recruiting for a Strategy and Ops Associate position at DoorDash? Any tips? Have a first round call with HR soon.

Hi everyone! If anyone is looking for a senior associate role at PwC, let me know if you need a referral! There are openings all across the country.

If anyone is looking for a referral for a senior associate role in PwC tax, let me know! There are openings all around the US and flexible start dates!

I thought I saw a thread in this bowl from a junior associate looking for a transactional role in house (but their primary experience was M&A) . If this rings a bell, shoot me a DM as a fellow GC has some roles and is willing to consider junior M&A associates.

Had an interview with PwC just before Christmas for a senior associate role with one of the acceleration centers and have not heard back yet. I have chalked it up to the holidays but just wanted to see if anyone has had any experience interviewing around this time of year, and if so how long I can expect to wait?

Does anyone know a good recruiter to work with (NY or DC) who can help me break into an associate role? I have good academic credentials and decent law firm experience as a non-associate (SA/non-partnership track attorney). I’m desperate for advancement but haven’t had success applying on my own behalf.