📚 Resource Thread 📚
A thread to share resources such as courses, books, mentors, podcasts, videos, and articles that have helped you succeed in Corporate Transactional Law.

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Are the exit opportunities better in Internal Audit/Business Process than IT Audit? All I hear is how awful IT Audit is but don’t hear as much complaining from the business side

Hlo guys,
Which are the certifications that can add great value to our CV as An IT employee ?

What certifications are good for technical project manager? I was thinking to start with PSM and PSPO and then move to ITIL, ITSM. Not sure about this though. Not planning to do PMP as I think it’s more waterfall focused. Was also thinking about AWS. Any other certifications recommended?

How did you get started in your career as an FA? I work in the home office and have been an assistant to an FA before. I have a network, I have ambition, I have credibility and connections at my firm..

What is the salary range for Senior Consultant level in KPMG ? Yoe-7 ;Tech : SAP IBP. Is Scon level is good or shall i ask for Manager? Is SCON or Assistant Manager is one and the samw thing?

Hello! I would like to get into the Tech field does anyone have advice on how where to start or any open entry level attorney positions. Thank you!

Anybody work in ethics and compliance? If so, what’s your current role and previous experience? I’m curious what my career path could look like in this area. I previously was in public accounting

Weighing 2 options: going abroad to work for a growing startup in an emerging market or working for fast growing VC firm in my industry of interest. Any suggestions?

Hi guys
I will be joining Atos in October
Wanted to know about growth opurtunities in this organization
Thanks

Hi folks,
My exp is around 9 years and working in the telecomm domain for the entire time.
I want to switch to data science or data analyst domain now.
Is it possible?

If possible then what certification would help me?

I’m graduating in December, with a background in environmental economics and policy. Consulting didn’t work out this cycle. Made it to final rounds for Bain and Kearney but in the end didn’t get an offer. I want to recoup and try again, but I’m worried that once I’m out of undergrad the door will be closed to starting in consulting.

What can I do to make this happen? I have friends and connections at Bain and Kearney and the other firms as well, but not sure if it’s feasible now.

I have an offer for Consultant Specialist GCB5. Not sure what the role is..is it a team lead role or is it a junior role? I have 10 yoe .. is it apt? Pls help Thanks

Hi!! If anyone here works for Axis, how do your titles work? I’m used to trainee (0-2 YOE), underwriter (2-4), senior underwriter (4+), then avp/executive underwriter.

Job Titles-Levels: what are typical career levels within M&A practices at your respective companies? For example, EY-Parthenon recently rebranded the following levels. Curious if this is industry norm. Manager became “Director” and Senior Manager became “Senior Director”

Change Management consultants who exited consulting, what roles have you taken on in the industry?

Anyone go from SaaS / licensing sales to services (strategy & implementation) sales?

I'm thinking of moving from large cap tech to large cap consultancy firm to help build the resume and round out my experience. I enjoy and do well in licensing, but I'm fairly young in my career (<6 years) and received a great offer to make the move.

Big fan of the org and team I'll be joining as well.

Thanks!!

TC ~$300K

Has anyone transitioned out of immigration law?

Third year associate at an AmLaw 100 firm (non Frag or BAL, but doesn’t pay market), and I feel that growth is severely limited in this field.

Is monetization strategy a good exit/path for long term career growth in tech?

How do I train my critical thinking skills? Any book recommendations?

What is meant by a "Lateral Hire" in Infosys?

Any idea how much increment and bonus one can expect this year in KGS? And how much it will be if I had joined in march.

What sort of pay structure is for Microsoft in London. Technology consulting - solutions architect.

Is cab facility available at tiaa? And is that on charge basis?

We are ready for a pet. I love golden retrievers but also know they shed alot bc I had one when I was younger. Debating on a golden doodle but then they look more like poodles than a golden. Do I compromise or get what I really want? Also if I take to families homes didnt want them to shed all over.

Hi Fishes, I got offer from IBM but the notice period during probation is mentioned as 90 days?
I heard it's 30 days in most of the cases and after completion of probation it's 90 days?
Can you please advise? Are there any special cases where it is 90 days during probation?

Killer freelance gig just came my way, but I can’t take it. I want to send some great talent their way - experienced (5+ yrs at least) preferred. See below...

Does anyone know what a fair salary is for a digital production artist in SF with between 3 and 5 years of experience? Appreciate any input

Hi Fishes I've recently started working at Accenture and company has offered me (9.1 LPA including fixed and variable) but I've got one more offer after joining Accenture from Capgemini (in Malasiya - KL) of 7000 Ringgit/ Month. Shall I leave Accenture and join Malasiya or should I stay in Accenture only? Please help me.

I have salary discussion with infy tomorrow. How much should I ask? CCTC-8.1 , YOE-3.9
I left infy an year ago only🙈

I got selected in Infosys and offer was about to get release today but at last minute suddenly today infy HR told I was interviewed 5 months 20 days before in infosys so they cannot proceed now as 6 months cool off period. I am AWS cloud architect with 10yoe. For just 10 days difference they are stopping my offer even when I can join immediately in a week.. Please help in this situation what to do

What are the best business networking/referral groups in Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough etc., counties? I am old school and used to Rotary clubs etc. I know there are more modern ones to be involved in. Can anyone clue me in please?

Any job opportunities for people with good memory in india . Kindly suggest

Is it pandemic or burnout? Paralegals or admin staff are all trying to push work or bad attitude (FYI in transactions) more and more. Any similar experience?

Since it was covered by SNL yesterday, I’m looking for suggestions that can make me feel better in the absence WH press briefing. Any suggestions please

Accenture India Deloitte India Larsen & Toubro Infotech

Hi All, My joining is next Tuesday and these are the offers i hold : LTI (P3 position -30 LPA including 10% variable) Ltd. Deloitte India (Manager - 32 LPA including 12% performance bonus) Accenture ACN (L9 in Business & Technology integration - 33 LPA including 27% )

Skillset - GCP cloud Architect/ GCP Devops & Infra
YOE - 8.7

PLease suggest what I should join wrt to the overall WLB, JOB SECURITY, ANNUAL HIKE and SKILL GROWTH

Is it possible to join at Kyndryl with fashion technology background ? .what's the requirement to be program manager at Kyndryl .i have 4+ year experience in start-up company

How do I start preparation for big companies like MAANG?
I want to know what learning path should I follow. I know about lots of resources but can't follow them randomly.

Curious as to how many deals at once is typical for a first year associate to take on (M&A, mostly private equity clients). Deal size is lower middle market and I’ve worked on deals ranging from $1-$110M. 2 deals at once is plenty for me, but it seems like my peers are able to take on more than that at once and still do fine. Maybe I’m just a slow learner/out of my league at the big law firm I’m at.

My boss is asking me to “reconsider” the way I approach a client… I am in charge of this annoying corporate maintenance thing that we do for a client (I.e., making board of directors meeting to comply with some regulatory reporting required. I always end up missing deadlines. How would you reply?

What sort of reps are tripped up by requirements contracts?

Any book recommendations on Clinical Trial Agreements?

Anyone looking to relocate or in Cinci Ohio to work for a great team in a wonderful top 100 firm… dm me please! :)

Anyone else at 2400+ and just dieing? I feel like I'm taking crazy pills over here reading these posts about being slow. West coast, egvc m&a and cap markets, top five by revenue globally. Is it really just our firm/office on an island?

What year of practice did you start handling closings on your own?

I understand a CofC is triggered in an equity deal, but is that also triggered in an asset deal (along with assignment, obviously)?

Anyone use OneNote as a transactional lawyer? How do you like it? Trying to be more organized with all my ongoing deals!

Tips for becoming more independent as you progress from junior to midlevel? I am starting to be put into the position of just having to handle things including drafting and could use some advice from others.

What's the biggest salary jump you've made in CTL, and how did you do it?

Who’s planning on leaving after getting their bonus?

As the indemnified party, do you exclude Indemnity obligations from the LoL cap?

Junior associate here, should I ask for more money if my firm is about 10-15 percent less hours but about 30 percent less pay? The gap will never be closed to the top pay scale at my firm but when I decided to come to this firm the pay difference was about 15 percent and not 30. Would appreciate any thoughts on how to go about bringing this up without pissing people off because I love the firm and do not want to leave

First 70 billable hour week and am dying. How do some of you do this on a regular basis?

Any suggestions on resources for corporate contract drafting? I have been largely responsible for employment matters and basic contracts. Starting to work on buy/sell of goods and services; not huge but also not employment agreements. Looking for refreshers... been a while since law school and the bar. Thanks

Cross posted: Has anyone ever heard of this type of real estate private equity fund structure:

-One LLC, so only one PPM
-Multiple investors that can be onboarded anytime
-Multiple investments that investors can determine whether or not they want to invest in
-One K-1 per investor based on their investments and income
-Ability for the Sponsor/Fund to invest directly, indirectly and in equity, debt, Pref, etc.
To me this seems extremely cumbersome and would require multiple classes of (cont’d)

Does anyone here work for Axiom or know someone who does and, if so, how difficult is it to stay fully engaged?

Any recommendations for a book/podcast/self study materials for a new finance attorney? I have no background in finance and was assigned to a finance group. Help me!!

Currently a staff attorney in US firm, hoping to secure the permanent position as Associate after contract ends. Any advice?