Moving in-house: A guide for newly qualified and junior lawyers

Author Georgia Morgan-Wynne
March 14, 2023

As specialists in the in-house legal market, we want to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision on whether an in-house
position could be right for you.

Client demand for junior lawyers within in-house legal teams has increased considerably over the last few years. Similarly, we have seen a real surge in interest from junior lawyers looking to take an inhouse career path. Despite this, there is still some fear amongst newly qualified lawyers that you can be ‘too junior’ to move in-house.

In our webinar replay and pdf guide, we hope to quell those fears and offer insight from individuals who have made that move. We also hope to shed some light on what junior lawyers can do to better their chances of securing an in-house role and highlight the differences between in-house and private practice.

The in-house market is broad, with industries and sectors to suit everyone’s interests and passions. We recruit across most industry sectors with a wide variety of companies for lawyers to choose from. There is a role for everyone and with a little digging, (and help from specialist legal recruiters) your experience will be perfect for a great company.

Webinar replay

Facilitated by the Taylor Root team, our discussion covered:

  • Navigating the in-house market and the best time to move in-house
  • The differences between life as an in-house and private practice lawyer
  • How to enhance your CV/Application in the context of in-house opportunities
  • The key non-legal skills needed to thrive in an in-house setting
  • How to advance your career and professional development in-house

The Panellists

Kandarp Thakar
Legal Director,
Head of Legal UK&I
Uber

Lisa Ing
General Counsel
Outright Games

Emma Lilley
Head of Legal UK&I
SD WORX

Download the guide to moving in-house

Our guide provides insights into benefits and challenges working in an in-house role and gives answers to questions like:

  • What is the best time for making the move in-house?
  • What is it like to work in-house?
  • Is pre-qualification experience relevant for in-house roles?
  • What does your future look like as an in-house lawyer?

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