Many attorneys dream of one day landing a coveted General Counsel position because it's considered the career pinnacle for in-house counsel. To help inform these job-seekers, Consilio asked several successful GC's and CLO's about their tips and suggestions for attorneys aspiring to reach the top seat in a corporate legal department, and this paper presents the guidance they shared with them.
In today's era, the General Counsel serves as much more than the head of a legal department. The GC is also a key business leader involved in a variety of high-level business initiatives. To be effective in this role, the GC must have more than just a strong legal acumen. If you aspire to become a GC, it is important to develop not only your legal skills and experience, but also to gain a deep understanding of business and a high-level of emotional intelligence to ensure the ability to build strong relationships based on trust.
In this white paper:
- What experience is most relevant
- What challenges await in the first year
- What relationships are key to develop
Key insights include:
- The value of becoming a generalist
- The necessity of understanding business
- The importance of communication style
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