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My next move: How do I demonstrate and develop commerciality when seeking an in-house role?

Many businesses have the same key requirement when looking to fill an in-house legal role; and that is to find a lawyer...

22 June 2012

By Daniel Stirling, general manager, Dolman

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Partner Profile: Matthew Beazley

Every week we ask a law firm partner a series of rapid-fire questions about their career. This week: Russell Kennedy's...

21 June 2012

By Digital

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My next move: How much am I worth and how do I get the salary I want?

Legal salaries vary widely and depend on a number of factors, so it is important that you do your

13 June 2012

By Georgia Daoud, consultant, Jacinta Fish Legal

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My next move: Are more partners changing firms in recent times and, if so, why?

The legal landscape at partner level has changed substantially during the past 10 years, and particularly during the...

07 June 2012

By Doron Paluch, director, Burgess Paluch

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My next move: How can experienced in-house lawyers continue to progress their careers?

In-house career progression is very different to private practice due to the inherent differences in utilisation and...

30 May 2012

By Brian Rollo, group manager, Taylor Root

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My next move: Should I move to a large firm or a boutique?

There are many considerations when it comes to your next career move and the size of the firm you’re moving to is one...

24 May 2012

By Renata Braukamper, senior consultant, Randstad Legal

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My next move: What’s magic about the Magic Circle?

Most Australian lawyers want to join a Magic Circle firm when they decide they want to work in London, Asia, the Middle...

11 May 2012

By Jonathan Walmsley, principal, Marsden Legal Search & Recruitment

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My next move: When is 10 too old and 15 ancient?

Why are we seeing a move to more junior in-house roles? In the old days, a lawyer diligently toiled for five to 10...

07 May 2012

By Joseph Germano, director, JLegal

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My next move: What should I do if partnership is not an option?

‘Will I progress to partnership?’is the question senior lawyers will ask themselves at some point in

30 April 2012

By Lisa Gazis, managing director, Mahlab Recruitment (NSW)

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My next move: How should I respond to behavioural-based interview questions?

Most interviews will involve an assessment of your technical ability, skills and experience, as well as cultural...

21 April 2012

By Alex McIntyre, senior consultant, Dolman