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In today’s world of business, it’s crucial to keep your skills up to date and invest in your personal and personal development. Whether it is striving to improve your personal development intellectually or emotionally or improving your professional skills to benefit your career, the two are interchangeable in today’s corporate world.

There are a number of avenues General Counsel can take to further their careers. This includes moving to board positions, into more commercial roles or even pursuing trustee and non-executive director opportunities outside of their core business.

There are also opportunities to take on new roles in new businesses and as legal recruitment experts, we can be on the lookout for your next move.

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GCs in retail and FMCG – leading through today’s crises, preparing for tomorrow 

  • Posted May 29, 2025
In 2025, retail and FMCG sectors are navigating a turbulent landscape marked by economic volatility, digital threats, and geopolitical disruptions. High-profile cyberattacks in the UK on Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and the Co-op, costing millions in lost sales, highlight the sector’s vulnerability. Concurrently, President Trump’s ongoing trade war and tariffs threaten higher consumer prices and […]
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Navigating a growing regulatory landscape: A guide for German GCs

  • Posted April 17, 2025
In the aftermath of COVID-19, the regulatory environment in Germany and across Europe has evolved rapidly, presenting significant challenges for in-house General Counsel and their legal teams. Regulatory focus has intensified in supply chain transparency, ESG compliance and digital governance, while major EU regulations – including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence […]
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Five steps to securing a GC role in private equity

  • Posted March 10, 2025
As the demands on General Counsels (GCs) within private equity continue to evolve, legal leaders must now bring far more than technical expertise to the table. From mastering complex deal structures to influencing firm-wide strategy, today’s GCs are pivotal to the success of investment firms and their portfolio companies. Drawing on decades of experience in […]
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Secret to a successful General Counsel-CEO relationship

  • Posted August 22, 2024
A strong partnership between the General Counsel (GC) and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is fundamental to the success of any business. This relationship is built on a solid foundation of respect and alignment that begins during the initial recruitment and onboarding of the General Counsel. It continues to evolve through the delivery of a […]

Are you a new General Counsel? Top goals to accomplish in your first year.

  • Posted April 3, 2024
The first months in any new role are a critical period for setting the stage for success and making a positive impact on an organisation. For a new General Counsel who reports to the CEO and the board of directors, this effect is amplified because of the high profile of the position. There are several […]

The importance of networking in your role as a General Counsel

  • Posted June 5, 2023
Networking is a critical component of being a successful General Counsel. In this article, we share our: Top reasons as to why networking is a key part in this particular role. Building relationships As a General Counsel, you will work closely with other legal professionals, business leaders and industry experts. Networking allows you to build […]

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Legal Counsel – Charitable Foundation

Legal Counsel – Charitable Foundation | London Our client is a unique, values-led organisation and we are looking to hire an experienced lawyer to join the team (title depending on experience). This is a rare opportunity to join a growing non-profit foundation with a fantastic culture of authenticity, that is making a global impact. The […]
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  • Posted Posted 2 days ago

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Interim Chief Legal Counsel/ Head of Legal

The client: Our client is a outsourcing services provider and thier capabilities include service design and advisory, resourcing, complex programme management, systems integration, case management, engineering, and asset & facilities management and they provide these services to governments globally! The role: A diverse and senior role in the team involving a blend of commercial, corporate […]
  • Salary £150000 – £160000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

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Head of Legal, Sustainability Consultancy

Head of Legal, Sustainability Consultancy A brand new role has emerged with a client of ours, interested in expanding their legal team and establishing a presence in the MEA region. So why this role in particular? Options to be based in Joberg, Cape Town, or potentially Dubai. Fast moving consultancy style business with global operations […]
  • Posted Posted 4 weeks ago

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Legal Director, Family Office

The client A prestigious single-family office based in London is seeking a Legal Director to join its lean and high-calibre team. This newly created role will report directly to the General Counsel and play a key role in advising the family office on a broad range of legal matters. The successful candidate will support a […]
  • Posted Posted 1 month ago

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