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Recruiters are often a valuable tool in a legal job search – but are all questions recruiters ask fair game? Don’t have a recruiter? Check out our legal recruiter directory. “For decades recruiters have been trained to ask job candidates “What are you earning now?” It is hard to give up a well-established habit like … Read more
Sonya Som and Mark Yacano of MLA Global give their thoughts on how you can successfully negotiate your salary: “Many lawyers spend their careers negotiating deals on behalf of clients, taking pains to prepare in advance so that they can reach an agreement that leaves both parties feeling whole. These negotiation skills are honed throughout … Read more
If you can’t negotiate salary, try negotiating other items that will still benefit your bottom line: “For a variety of reasons, there are times when a salary on a job offer isn’t open for discussion. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t score a higher-value compensation package overall, says Ted Jenkin, co-CEO and founder of … Read more
Getting peppered with salary-related questions at an interview? Don’t answer them, or at least that is the viewpoint of Molood Noori of BreakYourBarriers.com: “You should not answer this question. I’ll give you a scenario that is likely to happen. Interviewer asks about your desired salary and you probably say: “I prefer not to answer that … Read more
Kimberly Lerman of Major, Lindsey & Africa gives her thoughts on negotiating an in-house compensation package. Some good tips to keep in mind whether you are considering more senior in-house counsel jobs or even General Counsel jobs: “Once you receive an in-house job offer, you have a lot more leverage with your potential new employer than … Read more
In addition to our earlier post specific to negotiating in-house job offers, check out this post on how to negotiate a job offer generally: “Today I write the first of a two part posting in regards to negotiating a job offer. This week I will provide ten tips for job seekers looking to negotiate like … Read more
Melissa A. Peters, Esq., Managing Director at Princeton Legal Search Group, gives insights and tips on the oft-dreaded compensation conversation when interviewing for legal positions: “When you are interviewing for a new legal position, you will most certainly be questioned at some point about compensation. I completely understand the push-back that lawyers have when they … Read more