Are job descriptions becoming unrealistic? I was reading a in house job posting today, they ask for a long list of skills — subject matter expertise on transactions, employment law, contract and litigations, and also tech knowledge, leadership experience etc. Recruiters and hiring managers — are these truly expectations for one candidate, or more of a wish list?

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It’s a wishlist. This isn’t a recent thing.

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Got it

Every company wants a lawyer that has 12 years of experience in every facet of law that impacts its operations

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Haha

They have always been aspirational. If you check more than 50% of the boxes just apply away.

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Thanks! I was hesitant to apply but now I am going to try

I interviewed for my first in house position over 35 years ago. Trust me, nothing has changed.

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Thanks!

Agree that these are aspirational. But also, if you’ve served in-house previously at a smaller company and have weighed in on an employment issue or managed any sort of litigation and reviewed/negotiated a settlement agreement/contract you’d check most of these boxes

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Lit/employment typically go hand in hand for an in-house role. Because even if you’re primarily overseeing outside counsel, you’re still needed to assist with internal employee investigation matters. It’s also not uncommon that same individual would be the department SME on certain commercial contract terms (indemnity, arbitration, etc)

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