Big Tech to Big Law: Is the Compensation Gap Closing?
Top Big Tech attorneys are seeing "there's another alternative where they can make a similar salary or compensation at private practice," one recruiter said.
September 27, 2024 at 07:18 AM
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Law Firm HiringThe original version of this story was published on The American Lawyer
What You Need to Know
- Big Tech legal execs are increasingly departing for Big Law.
- In many cases, they're leaving for competitive pay combined with better stability and client relationships.
- However, recruiters say, work-life balance isn't likely to improve for an attorney moving from Big Tech to Big Law.
The once-massive pay gap between Big Law and Big Tech is narrowing, and lawyers for technology companies are increasingly migrating to law firms to take advantage of swelling compensation.
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