How much does industry background matter for in-house roles?I’ve noticed that many in-house postings strongly prefer candidates with prior experience in the same industry (tech, fintech, retail, healthcare, etc.), even when the legal work itself seems transferable. how critical is industry match really? And for folks here, have you successfully crossed industries, or does it usually hold people back?

Spoke w partners at my firm about expanding branches over the next 5-10 yrs. Part of the focus will be to buy books but also bringing new advisors. Would you make the adivsor sign a noncompete?

I want to buy a Rolex explorer 1. Should I buy it used for around $9,500? Or someone try to wait for the AD which who knows when it’ll be. I’m a bit hesitant to buy a used Rolex. Is buying used from a reputable source risky?

What is your engineering field and how do you see it changing over the next 5 years?

My brilliant team is being dissolved. My team is what made the work so enjoyable, not the job itself. I’m feeling pretty…stunned, I guess, and nervous about going through this again in the future.

Looking for idea driven copy writers, ACD and CD level for health & wellness accounts. Not typical pharma projects, with lots of opportunities to work on meaningful assignments that address diversity and inequities.
If you are interested in learning more please drop me a DM.
NY based is preferred but open to fully remote too.

What tool/ paid website do you use for roadmap planning? Looking for something to present to the uppers.

Hi Folks,
Can someone help me out which WMS is better for making a career in supply chain domain SAP EWM OR BY WMS?

Best breakfast spots in Raleigh?

What would be the salary of Investment banking operation professional?

Will Infosys revise my offer letter if I will show them other company offer which is paying me more.
Infosys offering : yoe6+ SR. Consultant (5A)18lap with 15% variable

I got good internal hike last year like 30% but it's not upto market standard, can I ask for hike again this year amidst this recession times? I know they are recruiting new ppl with much more salary than me. Any suggestions hiw do i start the conversation

Enrolled in an executive MBA program at a top uni, and I have to say I’m very happy I did that vs FT/PT.

If anyone (non EY) wants some referral money, I am looking for a job. Have 1yo in EYs Technology Risk Advisory practice and Gold Standard reviews. Also speak 3 languages but I don't think it matters.

Would Middle East offices still hire many people this year or sort of at a hiring freeze? (Think post-mba level)

Just joined from B4 without a referral. Any questions?

What is the protocol with talking with recruiters? I'm not pre se looking to move right now but if something with more money and flexibility regarding location opens up then I'm not opposed.

Is it wrong to talk to them about possible opportunities?

As a 20+ year lawyer with no big law experience (smaller and mid size firms plus government and in house experience), would a BigLaw firm even consider me? Perhaps an of counsel position? Even a senior associate?

I interviewed at a law firm and had my final round last Friday. The Tuesday afterward, I got a call from the recruiter saying the firm won’t have a decision for another week. I believe they’re interviewing other candidates. Does that make me second or third choice? And does the fact that I’m working with a recruiter hurt my chances of being selected due to the commission? Should I hold out for the offer or is 1+ week a sign that I won’t be selected?

What is the protocol with talking with recruiters? I'm not pre se looking to move right now but if something with more money and flexibility regarding location opens up then I'm not opposed.

Is it wrong to talk to them about possible opportunities?

For a writing sample: Is it better to use a motion that you won, or a motion that may reflect better writing/analysis, but that you lost? Does your answer change if the winning motion is more recent than the losing one?

How feasible is it to transition out of compliance into legal practice?

Next week I’m having my first lateral interview as a junior associate. I’m very nervous because the group with whom I’m interviewing works with life science/tech clients and the attorneys have strong science/tech backgrounds; and I do not. However, I am very, very interested in transitioning to this practice. And I reaaally want this job because it’s at my dream firm. How would you recommend preparing for the lateral interview?

Dear legal recruiters who used to work as attorneys: are you glad you made the switch? I think recruiting could be fun but I know how much I ignore recruiter emails daily so it makes me think it’s touch to place people and make a consistent income. Thoughts?

In my third year of real estate practice. Run the gamut between leasing, acquisitions and sales, financing and everything in between. Enjoy where I'm working but (continued in replies...

Masters only patent agent in life sciences, worked in house for 2 years as a paralegal, patent agent for one year now. What should I expect for salary in NYC boutique/big law ?

I’m a foreign qualified lawyer who passed the NY Bar Exam recently. I’m looking to apply to law firms along the East Coast. How do I get in touch with a recruiter to help me with my job search?

Is it worth applying for a position with a firm you are directly adverse to on a matter or will conflicts definitely keep you from joining?

What are some strategies for a current 3L looking for a job to overcome many jobs asking for several years of experience? Should I even apply? I have some experience from internships, but is it enough

How do you recommend finding recruiters who specialize in a particular geographic area? (Tampa Bay specifically)

Wanting to switch from litigation to in house. What should I make sure I do before I start applying? Do referrals from someone inside a company matter that much when applying? I'm burnt out, I need an escape from billables. Help me out!

Any thoughts on the IP litigation outlook in Atlanta and/or Charlotte? Looking to move but I’m not sure of the workload there. I predominately focus on patent infringement at my current firm.

Assuming that I'm okay with a salary of 70K and more, and that I really don't want to work at a law firm. Is it going to be difficult for me to return to law with two years of experience and one year working in a legal adjacent role.

Looking to get into privacy law at a Fortune 100. Have a JD/MBA and working in the healthcare area for the past 10 years. Any tips on how to break in.

I am looking for a new job at the end of a long career. I have excellent experience in IP and Supply Chain Management. I've been fortunate to be in a high-paying position in the Los Angeles area and I rarely see comparable positions posted. The comparable positions at my company are filled by one of the big executive search firms. Any recommendations for finding the rare executive-level legal positions or for landing on the radar of the big executive search firms would be much appreciated!

Anyone have tips on writing a cover letter without referring to anything in the resume?

What's the review process for firms. I have people getting rejected but I haven't heard anything. Is it interviews, offers, rejections? Or is it review/ interview and rejections then offers.