The recession has battered markets — and jobs — over the past couple of years. According to Corporate Counsel 's 2010 GC Compensation Survey, publicly traded companies saw their profitability hammered, and compensation tanked even for the top lawyers at major corporations. Big chunks of take-home pay — particularly those bonuses — took a beating. Discretionary bonuses dropped nearly 40 percent.   more >>

What does it take to make it in-house? Candidates who succeed are not only excellent lawyers; they are savvy strategists who know how to market themselves successfully. Here are some tips to help you put your best foot forward and land that in-house position:   more >>