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How GCs Can Elevate Their Organizational Impact: Insights From The L Suite How GCs Can Elevate Their Organizational Impact: Insights From The L Suite

Members of The L Suite share insights on how GCs can expand their influence and become strategic executives as their companies grow and scale.

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10 Tech GCs Share What They Wished They Knew in Their First In-House Role 10 Tech GCs Share What They Wished They Knew in Their First In-House Role

New to your role as a general counsel at a startup? Learn from these tech GCs on how to succeed on the job.

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How to Land a Board Seat as a General Counsel: Advice From Seasoned GCs and Board Members How to Land a Board Seat as a General Counsel: Advice From Seasoned GCs and Board Members

Wondering how to get on a board as a general counsel? Here's what to focus on, how to determine your value proposition, and where to start your networking efforts.

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A New General Counsel’s Guide to Hiring and Managing Outside Counsel A New General Counsel’s Guide to Hiring and Managing Outside Counsel

Hiring outside counsel is a top priority for GCs. Learn best practices for hiring, managing, and budgeting for outside counsel from experienced GCs.

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When and How to Make Your Second Hire as GC at a Tech Startup When and How to Make Your Second Hire as GC at a Tech Startup

Even the most skilled GCs at a startup eventually need a co-pilot. In this article, TechGC members share expert insights for making that critical second legal hire.

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Best Practices for Building Relationships With the Board from Experienced General Counsels Best Practices for Building Relationships With the Board from Experienced General Counsels

Cultivating relationships with board members is necessary to your success as General Counsel. In this piece, experienced GCs share their expert insights.

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How General Counsels Can Build a Compelling Career Brand How General Counsels Can Build a Compelling Career Brand

Getting a job as a general counsel isn’t just about doing great legal work. Top GCs in tech also have to build a compelling career brand. Here’s how.

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Top GCs Share Their Strategies for Partnering With Marketing on Consumer Privacy Issues Top GCs Share Their Strategies for Partnering With Marketing on Consumer Privacy Issues

Consumer data and privacy issues are top of mind for GCs, but marketers often control that data. Here’s how GCs can partner with marketing effectively.

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The Legal Team Job Ladder: Building a Future-Ready Framework The Legal Team Job Ladder: Building a Future-Ready Framework

Scaling a legal team at a tech company means creating a well-defined and adaptable job ladder. Top GCs share their best practices.

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How to Scale a Legal Team for Global Expansion: 3 Tech GCs Share Their Learnings How to Scale a Legal Team for Global Expansion: 3 Tech GCs Share Their Learnings

When a tech company expands globally, GCs need to do more than hire foreign counsel. Here’s how to hire the right employees and external counsel for your startup’s expansion.

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The Tech GC Job Search: Skills, Responsibilities, and How to Get Hired The Tech GC Job Search: Skills, Responsibilities, and How to Get Hired

In this guide to general counsel jobs, learn the role and responsibilities of a GC and get a step-by-step process to getting your first GC position in tech.

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Top GCs in Tech Share Advice for Landing Your Next General Counsel Role Top GCs in Tech Share Advice for Landing Your Next General Counsel Role

Looking for a general counsel role at a tech company? Boost your chances of success with these words of wisdom from established GCs.

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Counsel Corner: How to Transition from DeputyGC to General Counsel: 4 Tips for Career Growth Counsel Corner: How to Transition from DeputyGC to General Counsel: 4 Tips for Career Growth

Creating a career plan to guide your journey to GC? In this actionable guide, top GCs share four key principles for future success.