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Stepping up: How heads of legal can progress into the general counsel role

Posted March 19, 2026

The transition from head of legal to general counsel (GC) has become an increasingly significant career step within organisations. While both roles require extensive legal expertise, the GC position carries a broader strategic remit, encompassing enterprise-wide risk management, governance oversight and senior leadership responsibilities. As organisations face heightened regulatory expectations, operational complexity and evolving commercial […]

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How General Counsel in the Netherlands are building AI-ready legal teams

Posted March 9, 2026

Across the Netherlands, artificial intelligence is more than a technology conversation. For General Counsel, it has become a structural and workforce question. As organisations review how automation and legal tech fit into their operations, many are doing so at different speeds. This reflects the uneven pace of AI adoption across the Dutch legal market. This shift is happening against a complex backdrop. Parts of […]

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Does a Chief Legal Officer need IPO experience for a successful IPO? What the data tells us

Posted January 8, 2026

This article has been co-authored by Dylan Marvin, Chief Customer Officer and former Chief Legal Officer at Cision, to explore whether prior IPO experience truly predicts better outcomes, or if the data tells a different story. Does prior IPO experience actually matter? A company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the culmination of many years of […]

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Beyond compliance: Why your law firm needs a General Counsel

Posted January 7, 2026

The role of the General Counsel (GC) within law firms has grown significantly over the past decade. What was once a rare and somewhat ambiguous position has become a central part of how modern law firms manage legal risks, regulatory compliance, and governance. Although law firms have long been required to appoint a Compliance Officer for Legal […]

Why work in the Netherlands as a legal professional?

Posted December 2, 2025

The Netherlands is one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for legal professionals looking to advance their careers. Whether you’re a Solicitor, Legal Counsel or compliance specialist, relocating to the Netherlands offers access to a progressive legal system, international work and a lifestyle Dutch lawyers consistently praise. Why Dutch lawyers love working in the Netherlands Ask […]

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GCs as NEDs: Transitioning to the boardroom

Posted November 4, 2025

For many General Counsel (GCs), the aspiration to move into the Non-Executive Director (NED) space represents the next natural stage of a senior career: an opportunity to apply years of judgement, strategic experience and business acumen in a new and influential context. Yet the transition is far from straightforward. The NED world is highly competitive, […]

Healthcare M&A in the US: Strategic shifts and the rising demand for General Counsel talent

Posted October 31, 2025

The US healthcare industry is booming, driven by a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. From hospital systems consolidating to private equity firms targeting specialty practices, the landscape is being reshaped by strategic M&A deals aimed at improving operational efficiency, expanding market share and adapting to evolving care models. This wave of dealmaking is […]

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The GC as Trustee: How can General Counsel and a not-for-profit benefit?

Posted July 13, 2023

As part of our Trustee Network series of events, Taylor Root has partnered with Indigo Volunteers to explore the value General Counsel bring to the charity Trustee role. The role of the Trustee can be hugely rewarding and provides opportunities to add value to a charity through the sharing of skills and experience. In this […]

Managing your career as General Counsel – Q&A

Posted October 12, 2020

The role of the general counsel has changed significantly over the last decade. General counsels no longer simply provide advice, manage risk and ensure legal compliance. Today’s general counsel is expected to help steer the business through periods of change and meet commercial objectives whilst operating as a business enabler and an essential adviser to […]

Managing your career to General Counsel – Q&A Series

Posted October 12, 2020

The role of an in-house lawyer has changed considerably over the last decade. In-house lawyers are expected to offer much more than just straightforward legal advice: they must be able to think strategically and advise commercially, often on non-legal matters. For an ambitious lawyer looking to progress towards a General Counsel position, the route is not as […]

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