News and Updates from FWA
Jun 2020
In-house remains as attractive as ever to private practice lawyers looking for that ‘fresh challenge’ and that ‘different role’ particularly in terms of commerciality and business interaction. Because the typical in-house lawyer handles a broader range of work, traditionally it was rarer for there to be a specific link between the professional experience of the private practice lawyer and the specification of the in-house role. Consequently, this has meant that selling a diverse professional background has been generally more acceptable in industry.
However even industry cannot shy away from the market trend for specialisation and given the abundance of quality candidates from junior to senior level, companies are becoming more selective and today actively look for some relevant sector experience. Often company/commercial experience is cited as important training for industry but nothing is set in stone.
How do you find out what a particular industrial sector is looking for? Seek advice of your recruitment consultant as to the requisite skills, how the market is and how to pursue these sometimes elusive in-house opportunities. Ultimately, if you are considered to have the right personal and commercial qualities you will be offered the role.
For private practice lawyers, the in-house interview can sometimes be daunting especially when the non-legal members of the management team are assessing your business sense and ability to work with management. This is why research into organisational structure, culture, management, areas of business and the recruiting organisation’s industry is essential.
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Oct 2022
With this week officially been National Work Life Week, we thought we would share some of the ways FWA supports its employees in having a positive work/life balance. With half of our employees having young families FWA realises the importance of a successful work/life balance and how it effects employee morale and performance. We spoke […]
May 2022
As we reflect on the past two years, we have all adapted our working and social lives in unimaginable ways. Workplaces, as well as society have had to act fast and be open to change. We have seen great strength in all our clients and candidates who continue to show resilience, innovation and collaboration. Frasia […]
Apr 2022
As we have signed the Mental Health in Recruitment ‘Awareness to Action’ Pledge, we have changed how mental health is viewed, supported and talked about in our workplace. With April been stress awareness month, we thought it would be beneficial to share the below tips on how to manage work place stress from REC (https://www.rec.uk.com/our-view/insights/business-advice/april-stress-awareness-month-here-are-five-ways-help-manage-workplace-stress). […]
