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I'm paralegal with +5 y exp in IP of the global team. There is a generalist counsel role opened for a national team in the same company (I have just qualified so I am eligible). Current manager has a plan to grow me but it'll require at least 12 months, the team is old so succession plan. Should I stick to the plan of my manager sacrifying the short term generalist national counsel role, or should I move. Global v regional, title led v sponsor led, specialist v generalist. I'm 32.

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