What’s the best way to switch into private equity (VP/Associate GC) from big law and what is the expected salary/career trajectory in this role?

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You either become a funds specialist or an M&A specialist. Salary will range dramatically depending on the firm and how legit it is. Career trajectory for the M&A specialist is towards general counsel, whereas fund specialists tend to stay specialists (not unheard of for them to become GC tho).

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