In the 2017 Trends Survey we wanted to gain a better understanding of the interplay between the personal and working life of in-house counsel. We found that work-life balance is perceived to be easier to achieve through working in-house as opposed to private practice due to access to flexible working arrangements, regardless of how readily they are accessed.
The ACC Australia Trends Survey examines the practices, trends and changes in the in-house legal profession. ACC Australia has developed this report with the support of our Corporate Alliance Partners.
The newest installment of the Benchmarks and Leading Practices Report will provide a range of essential data and case studies to improve the performance of small and large in-house legal teams.
The ability to manage the professional development and well being of others in a high-pressure corporate environment is a skill that few would have learned at law school or during their years in commercial practice. This article discusses tips and strategies for engaging with your team and helping everyone succeed in high pressure environments.
In this article, learn more about the state of the legal profession in the Asia-Pacific region during 2016.
"But the lawyers signed off on it..." is a common refrain that in-house counsel hear about their duties. In this article, learn more about how to add value to your work through some due diligence practices.
As companies become more global both in their thinking and practice, how do in-house counsel lead the way for success? In this article, learn how to integrate cultural understanding to better succeed in a new jurisdiction like Asia-Pacific.
Finding and keeping skilled and enthusiastic in-house counsel for your legal department can be difficult. Career paths are ever-changing and the skills your company might need evolve as well. In this article, learn how to develop connections within the legal world to cultivate and keep top talent.
In this article, in-house counsel can learn the pitfalls and signs of negative motivation from their fellow employees.
This article briefly explores the titular question, and considers how this business trend might apply to the corporate legal world and its implications for in-house lawyers.