History repeats itself. Especially when an important learning is to be gained. The same situation will appear until lessons are learned or until a better approach to …
Lawyer compensation is the most sensitive aspect of any law firm. Controversy and tension is ever present. Even when Partners are doing well financially, they still voice …
In order to retain top performing Associates, law firms are reviewing and testing their compensation strategies and bonus structures. Awarded to recognize hard work and demonstrate appreciation …
Compensation Packages Between Private Practice and In-House Lawyers Across the country and from firm to firm, most of the large ones maintain similar compensation structures for …
Win-win compensation frameworks do not necessarily require paying more; they simply require a clear understanding of your firm’s objectives and the type of promising legal candidate necessary …
Reward and recognition that drive optimal lawyer performance behaviours is an important element to good management The compensation model of any firm heavily influences how the lawyers …
More than likely, what first comes to mind when people hear about The Counsel Network is that we are a recruiting firm specialized in recruiting legal talent. …
The relationship between Associates and their firms continues to evolve. Increasingly, partnership is no longer the primary goal for countless Associates. And many are less inclined to …
Entitlements star Associates Most Appreciate Top performing Associates are critical to the success of any firm. In today’s competitive market the demand for star Associates is teeming. …
For decades, The Counsel Network has been engaged as the legal recruiter of choice for law firms, boards and corporate legal departments. From our experience interviewing and …
Increasingly, law firms have identified lateral hiring as a central component to their growth strategy. Ensuring a successful lateral move for any lawyer requires more than a …
Increasingly, law firms have identified lateral hiring as a central component to their growth strategy. Ensuring a successful lateral move for any lawyer requires more than a …
Pre-Pandemic Current 2200 hours on clients 2000 hours on clients 0-5 hours on Zoom 1000 hours on Zoom 0.6 hours on your career 60 hours on …
Women leadership has increased across many fields; however, the gender pay gap remains a key barrier to achieving gender equality. A 2018 study from Stats Canada found …
As with almost any career decision, the answer is that it depends. It depends on your own personal circumstances and where you are on your career journey. …
In these uncertain times, many lawyers are wondering how firms abroad are responding to the pandemic. In Looking ahead: what Canadian law firms can discover from their …
No matter the circumstances, we should always be networking. Networking is not only integral to growing both your personal and legal profile, it’s a powerful way to …
The first patient was diagnosed as suffering COVID-19 late January. Putting mainland China to one side, this meant the city was several weeks ahead of the rest …
Mentorship is necessary to build confidence and gain access to important resources in the early stages of your legal career and beyond. When I work with articling students and junior associates, I always highlight …
Particularly now, mental health is an issue of critical importance across all professions, including and especially the legal profession. At the best of times, the stress of …
Now in week five of lockdown, the initial panic over the Covid-19 pandemic has lessened; however, feelings of anxiety and uncertainty continue to loom over us. What …
In response to Covid-19, many organizations have transitioned to telecommuting. While hiring has slowed, some law firms and companies have less flexible start dates or still need …
Over the years, an essential skill has emerged and become increasingly important for career and organization success. Most haven’t heard of it, and certainly very few look …
As we’ve heard over and over, these are unprecedented times. The Covid-19 pandemic has led to uncertain heath and economic crises and we are all hurting in …
Over the past few weeks, we’ve had many candidates ask us about preparing for online interviews for both private practice and in-house roles. This is nothing new …
Since joining The Counsel Network in 1998, I’ve seen the legal community weather several economic downturns, all of which had some similar features. ‘But this one is …
In these unprecedented times, it is easy to get bogged down by the overwhelming amount of information and daily changes to our every-day life. Roles are …
Napoleon Hill once said, “Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat”. Our world has changed and will continue to change with all …
I’ve recently returned to Toronto after working as a legal recruiter abroad for nearly a decade. One of the most common inquiries I’ve received from lawyers based …
You just received an offer for a new job – congratulations! Most of the hard work is behind you, but there is still one last thing that …