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I interviewed with Amazon for a corp counsel role. After the debrief, I was told the hiring manager would like me on the team but as an ACC, and I should hang tight for a few more days before they give me a decision. Today, I was informed the HM passed but is recommending me for another ACC role on a different team. I’m worried I’ll end up with no offer after initially thinking I was getting one. Has this happened to anyone else?
Honestly sounds like a tough sale for in-house. Everyone I know who is in house, has transactional/corporate experience or L&E experience, but moreover, they all have experience having in-house as clients
Right. My thoughts exactly. Sounds like there isn’t an obvious route.
I would look at “regulatory” or “investigations” counsel positions at larger companies, especially big tech. Might be able to find something there. Good luck!
Yeah this is kinda where I’ve been looking. Just starting to think about it I thought I’d ask around and see if there’s not something I’m unaware of.
I hired an AUSA this year. Demonstrated litigation skills (helpful for knowing what could happen if commercial deals go sideways) and a clear desire to pivot to regulatory work. Legally smart person and I was hiring talent more than knowledge in the field. So far, my bet isn’t wrong. The person picks up concepts and in-house work well. Had firm experience so that helped. As recession takes hold, it may be tougher to have development positions rather than plug-and-play attorneys.
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Non-lawyer investigation roles are available provided you have the requisite criminal experience.
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You could alternatively look at consulting firms who specialize in helping businesses with fraud/white collar crime
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Compliance roles. But like D1 said, smart people with litigation experience pick up unrelated areas of in house work pretty well. Focus on your skills and how they would transition to what the company needs, rather than just litigation.
Former PD and Prosecutor who went in house. I had to supplement my businesses skills. PDs and Prosecutors know how to get shit done, deal with difficult people, and have high risk tolerance. Two big assets to in house. Take a contract drafting course.
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Seconding the suggestion for in-house litigation and investigation roles. There are several former AUSAs/DOJ alum in these roles in my industry. For example, check investigations counsel at major defense contractors. You’ll see a ton of folks with only government experience before hopping in-house.
Thank you. This is kind of what I had in mind but wasn’t exactly sure what the role would look like. Thanks.