#58: Should You Take a Counsel Role in BigLaw? Critical Questions to Ask First

Written By Laura Terrell

Listen here: Should You Take a Counsel Role in BigLaw? Critical Questions to Ask First

Thinking about taking a counsel role in BigLaw? Before you say yes, make sure you know exactly what you’re signing up for, because these positions can vary substantially across firms, including in how they may or may not provide a path to partnership. You’ll also want to understand how your compensation, and any bonus or support for business development and professional training will work, as well as how you will fit within your practice group as a more senior attorney. This episode cover these and many of the other questions you need to be asking as you consider whether to either make a lateral move to a new firm as a counsel or accept a promotion within your existing firm.

Laura Terrell
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