Our exclusive Legal Week survey found that many assistants are attracted to taking up in-house careers, but, as Leigh Jackson explains, their levels of job satisfaction vary hugely
Leaving behind private practice – and the holy grail of partnership – to join an in-house legal division has become an increasingly popular career option for assistants. The appeal of a move in-house is clear, with companies generally offering more favourable working hours and the chance to provide a greater variety of advice.
