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Continue reading →: Maximise your impact: in-house counsel’s key role in IPOsDid you catch the big news from the stock market recently? Last quarter, both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) were buzzing with activity, launching an impressive 92 initial public offerings (IPOs). Out of these, 31 were big players on the main board, and a…
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Continue reading →: What kind of work is performed by in-house counselsWhy do companies hire in-house counsel? Why not work with law firms and litigators? An in-house counsel is often considered the ‘jack of all trades’, taking care of all legal issues which a corporate house may be facing. In a given day, an in-house lawyer may have to handle anything…
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Continue reading →: Why in-house counsel jobs are becoming very attractiveIt is a part of my job description to talk and interact with lawyers as CEO at LawSikho. I interview lawyers for some roles across sales, marketing, and course creator roles from time to time. I have interviewed lawyers who have worked in big law firms in the past, and…
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Continue reading →: How to create effective compliance checklists for companies as an in-house counselDo you know that about 40% of the business regulations in India could actually land an entrepreneur in jail if not followed correctly? According to reports, out of the 69,233 business compliances that regulate doing business in India, over 26,000 include jail time as a possible penalty for slipping up.…
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Continue reading →: In-house counsel jobs are becoming more important than everIn-house counsel jobs were not very popular in the past as most lawyers preferred to become litigators or get into law firms. But now, in-house legal jobs are becoming more important, better paid, and in greater demand. It offers a better work-life balance, a chance to work on a variety…
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Continue reading →: What kind of legal skills and knowledge will make you an irresistible hire for global MNCsI remember my first interview in Dublin. It was with an MNC which was a carbon credit company. China was their top supplier, and they sold these credits all over the EU. The company had its main office in Oxford, UK, while the holding company was in Dublin, Ireland. I…
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Continue reading →: What do CEOs and boards of directors want from their General CounselWhile the profile and attraction of in-house legal roles have drastically increased, understanding of what it takes to be a successful in-house counsel and how it is different from a role in a law firm or litigator is not very well understood by a vast majority of lawyers who want…
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Continue reading →: In-house counsel AI mastery : prepare board’s reportPreparing a report for the company’s board of directors is one of the key tasks and responsibilities of an in-house counsel. How do you go about it? The report is typically prepared on a quarterly and annual basis, although you may maintain a weekly tracker for internal purposes. *The good…
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Continue reading →: 10 things about stamp duty – a must know for in-house counselsPicture this: You’re working as an in-house counsel in a startup. You are on the brink of sealing your first major deal, champagne ready to pop, when suddenly, you are told that the adequate stamp duty has not been paid on the transaction. Not only does your deal fall through,…
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Continue reading →: In-house counsel 3.0In-house counsel has been the preferred career choice for lawyers for the following 5 reasons: 1. Decent starting salaries 2. Stable, consistent growth 3. Good work-life balance 4. Meaningful work, connection with the business 5. Opportunity to get ESOPs if the company is successful Typically, in-house counsels were pooled from…
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