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October 20266 min read
Career Path for an Associate General Counsel 

Discover the Associate General Counsel career path, from Legal Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel to the experience needed to progress into General Counsel roles.

October 20265 min read
How to Prepare for a Long and Challenging Interview Process 

Several interview rounds, a case study or a full interview day? How to prepare for a long legal interview process, what each stage is testing and how to use it to assess the employer.

September 202611 min read
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.

September 20267 min read
In-House vs Private Practice in 2026: What the Move Really Looks... 

Considering in-house vs private practice law? Compare pay, work-life balance, career progression and the best timing for a move in 2026.

August 20268 min read
How to Decide if a Legal Job Offer Is Worth Taking 

Learn how to evaluate a legal job offer, including salary, workload, progression, firm platform and when to negotiate or walk away.

August 20268 min read
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.

March 20267 min read
Should You Accept a Counter Offer in Legal? 

Counter offers are more common in legal than most professionals expect. Based on data from our network, 57% of lawyers receive one when they resign. This guide breaks down what it means at each stage of your career and how to assess whether it is worth accepting.

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