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Is there a perfect recipe for contract negotiation?

Contract negotiations can be challenging for any legal professional. However, with careful planning – as Daniela Licciardo explains – it needn’t be a painful...

How to identify your client as an in-house lawyer

Identifying who your client is when giving advice is the crux of being an in-house lawyer. Abigail Stallard explains that it’s essential to understand your...

“I had the audacity to persevere and believe in myself”

Meet Joan Scott. She’s an in-house commercial lawyer, who was nominated for our Legal Heroes awards for her equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) work in...

Why set up a mentoring and buddying scheme?

There can be hesitance to engage in mentoring schemes – especially in smaller practices. Melanie Hadwin and Susanta Banerjee make the case for how mentoring...

Make the switch: three tips for moving sectors

For in-house lawyers, moving to a legal role in a new industry can be a daunting prospect. Paul Cummins, council member for In-house Corporate, gives...

“I couldn’t see career progression, so I made my own opportunities”

Sarah Khan-Bashir describes her journey into law, overcoming rejection and under-representation. Now, she heads up a successful family law firm and raises awareness about marriage...

Greenwashing: what do you need to know?

Many prominent businesses have accusations of 'greenwashing' levelled at them. But what exactly is it? And how can you prevent your organisation from getting into...

Why clear language makes for strong contracts

Daniela Licciardo explains why grammar and language are so important for you, and your clients, when drafting a contract.

Market yourself like a business with insights, storytelling and CRM

If other people are the key to your success, what’s the best way to build professional relationships? Rachel Brushfield shares how in-house lawyers can use...

How in-house lawyers can (and should) use AI and ChatGPT

In-house teams need to get on board with generative AI: that's the message from Lizzy Lim, legal counsel at Trustpilot. She shares how ChatGPT and...

What's going on with the in-house job market?

Tom Bagley, a recruiter for in-house legal roles, gives us an overview of the state of the in-house job market. He shares what companies are...

"Even with a mental health problem, a long, satisfying legal career is possible"

Joanne Theodoulou is a successful in-house lawyer at the top of her game. Not only is she an experienced legal leader in financial services, but...

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