Been passively looking for several years to switch solo in-house roles, I’ve gotten down the road in a few interview processes, but not many. Dozens of applications, maybe triple digits? Obviously the answer rate is like 10%, on a good day, but no offers. I worry that if I was laid off tomorrow, I wouldn’t be able to find employment again. Went to a good regional school, have every bit of relevant industry experience, corporate governance and competent generalist. It’s really scary.

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99% of legal hiring is referral… especially in-house in mid-market.

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I’d be interested to know how your resume captures your work? Do you just indicate that you have a solo firm?

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I list W2 roles by date and have the firm work grouped as #2 with 20XX to Present

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F I’m in a similar position

“switch solo in-house roles” as in you’re currently solo in-house and want to switch to another solo in-house role?

Yes. Or go to a small in-house department.

You might want to work on your application materials and your interviewing skills. Use AI and also a coach. Worst case, do contract work or start your own solo practice and do multiple fractional jobs.

No, I have an FTE and side gigs now.

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