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Changing career direction – Considering working in-house? (FREE)

The online classroom was delivered on Tuesday 19 September 2023.  

Incorporating a panel discussion and Q&A, this online classroom is aimed at solicitors across all levels of PQE considering moving in-house as a change of career direction. 

The discussion will provide insight into all you need to know about carving out a successful career as an in-house lawyer. The content will also cover an update from a legal recruitment specialist on current trends in the jobs market for in-house lawyers, including typical remuneration packages. 

This session will be facilitated by Husnara Begum, a former City lawyer turned career coach and business skills trainer. 

The panellists include: 

  • Deborah Smith, Executive Director/ Senior Counsel, Digital Assets Legal at Goldman Sachs 
  • Joan Scott, Commercial Legal Counsel at Specsavers 
  • Imran Bhatia, General Counsel at Unbound and Norlake Hospitality
  • Richard Hanks, Senior In-House Legal Search Consultant at MRA Search 
What this will cover

This panel discussion will cover the following steps to successfully carving out an in-house legal career: 

  • Is there an optimum time to move in-house? 
  • Pros and cons of working as an in-house lawyer 
  • How does working in-house differ to private practice? 
  • Which practice areas are favoured by in-house legal teams? 
  • How to search for an in-house lawyer role 
Learning outcomes

Throughout this panel discussion, attendees will: 

  • discover the key things to consider when planning an in-house legal career 
  • receive practical careers advice on how to search for an in-house lawyer job 
  • gain insight into the legal jobs market for in-house lawyers, including typical remuneration packages on offer 
How you will learn

Panel discussion with individuals sharing tips based on personal experience. 

1.00pm-2.00pm – Panel discussion 

2.00pm-2.30pm Q&A 

Free ex VAT
Format
Recorded online classroom
Level
Introduction
Who is this for?
City Lawyers
Ethnic minority lawyers
Alternative business structure (ABS) (In-house lawyers)
Junior lawyers
Small firms lawyers
Solicitors
Women lawyers
Course length
1.5 hours
SRA Competence
A2
C1
C2

The experts

Husnara Begum

Expert
Facilitator

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