I’m finally making the jump to in-house after getting a bit burned out working in law firms. I’m really looking forward to it and have been considering going in-house for a couple years. But I’m also a bit nervous as I’ve only worked for firms. Any advice for a new in-house labor and employment attorney?

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Start building relationships early with stakeholders. Think about what they need from you for the relationship to be a good one. Bend a bit sometimes, not saying to become a pushover, but definitely don’t be rigid. First impressions are hard to change.
Also, condense your advice and give short punchy advice. If you moving from law firms a higher chance you were taught to justify the fees with long answers. In-house people don’t have time to read through paragraphs and paragraphs, so if you state your advice in a few bulleted points, made an advice you’ll become the stakeholders’ hot favourite.
Good luck!

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