Mike pens a monthly career advice column in Corporate Counsel magazine.
Check out his most recent columns in Corporate Counsel (law.com). He talks about how hiring the right fit for a legal department is more than just a gut check. He also discusses hiring law firm lawyers for an in-house role, including bringing on a 5th year law firm associate.
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September 04, 2024
Going Beyond the Gut Check When Hiring
“Trusting your gut” is a litmus test that matters. You should feel good about a new hire. But don’t be seduced into simply picking the most charismatic interviewee. Great interviewee does not always translate into great employee.
August 02, 2024
Hiring that 5th Year Associate for Your Law Department
Again historically, law firm Associates at the highest paying firms routinely left for in-house positions. There has always been a pay disparity. As I’ve written in this space many times, money is not the #1 motivator when it comes to career moves. Law firm Associates typically leave a law firm because they are incredibly unhappy.
July 01, 2024
Hiring From a Law Firm for an In-House Position? Use Caution
As a recruiter, I don’t question the pedigree credentials or skill sets of accomplished law firm attorneys. Nor do I doubt the willingness of many to switch over to law department compensation structures. But is the match a good idea? Skill set and experience are two different things.