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I am a private practitioner but want to move into an in-house role. What can I do to better my po
There are a number of things you can do. Firstly, exposure to a mix of commercial work is invaluable. The type of work in your firm may include banking and financial services, property,…
Lawyers Weekly
There are a number of things you can do. Firstly, exposure to a mix of commercial work is invaluable. The type of work in your firm may include banking and financial services, property, intellectual property, IT/telco or trade practices
You should look into your options for upskilling. The Institute of Chartered Secretaries offers diplomas in corporate governance and company secretariat. A combined master of laws/management degree or an MBA is useful if management is your goal.
If all else fails, you can explore in-house roles that may not be strictly legally focussed. If you feel you can do the role and that your legal skills would be a bonus, go out there and sell yourself!
- Joanne Glanz, executive consultant, Mahlab Recruitment
