Career Advice
Receive expert career advice to help you navigate your professional journey, develop essential skills, and achieve your career goals. Explore tips on career growth, personal branding, and staying competitive in a fast-evolving job market.
The Big Law Bonus Scale Has Not Moved Since 2021
Big Law bonus scale for 2026, including 2025 year-end and special bonus amounts, payment dates, hours thresholds and what a lateral move can cost.
A Year in Chambers Could Be Worth $180,000 to the Right Firm
Law firms are now paying up to $180,000 for a federal clerkship. Compare bonuses, class-year credit and clawbacks before accepting an offer.
The Salary Scale That Beats Big Law
Some elite litigation boutiques now pay above the 2026 Big Law scale. Larson Maddox explains why, which firms, and what to check before you move.
What The 2026 Big Law Salary Scale Misses
Explore Big Law salaries in 2026, including the Cravath scale, Am Law 100–200 compensation, and how bonuses, practice demand, and platform strength affect associate earnings.
What Does a General Counsel Do? Role, Responsibilities and Career...
What a General Counsel does, the four GC roles that share one title, how to assess an opportunity and what GCs earn. From Larson Maddox's legal recruiters.
In-House vs Private Practice in 2026: What the Move Really Looks...
Whether you are weighing a move from Big Law to an in-house role or considering the reverse, the assumptions most lawyers carry into this decision are wrong. Here is what the 2026 market actually shows.
Which Compliance Jobs Pay the Most in US Financial Services in 20...
See which compliance roles pay the most in US financial services, including salary ranges across banking, buyside, insurance and fair lending.
General Counsel Salary in the US and Why Pay Varies So Much
See how General Counsel pay varies across the US by sector, company size, location and remit, with salary, bonus and total compensation data from Larson Maddox.
How to Negotiate Your Salary as a Lawyer
Learn how to negotiate your salary as a lawyer, including legal salary benchmarks, counteroffers, bonuses and what to consider before accepting an offer.
Let’s talk talent
Need the right talent for your next hire, or guidance on your people strategy? Leverage our experience to help you and your business today.
Advancing your career
Want to be one step ahead in your career? Our industry experts have the relationships and global reach to realise your full potential.