Making the Most of the Role: Advice for New General Counsel
Part IThis is the first article in a two-part series.The role of the general counsel has changed dramatically. No longer relegated to simply running the…
August 03, 2017 at 09:24 AM
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Part I
This is the first article in a two-part series.
The role of the general counsel has changed dramatically. No longer relegated to simply running the legal department, today's GCs often find themselves with a seat at the executive table, increasingly responsible for enhancing the business and helping to develop financial and risk management strategies for the long-term. As a result of these increased responsibilities, GCs are in a unique position to make a real contribution to the direction of the company. For GCs new to the role, such demands are exciting, but they are also likely to seem daunting to a relatively green GC. Here are four important pieces of advice that will not only help prospective GCs prepare for the role before they ever reach the C-suite, but, will also help those already in place excel in the dual role of legal adviser and business manager.
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