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Checklist: Prepare for Video Interviews During an In-House Counsel Job Search
How to Showcase Your Most Valuable Qualities in Video Interviews Making a strong impression in a video interview is incredibly important. Video interviews are becoming increasingly vital in hiring [...]
Equity Compensation: Navigating Incentive Options and Shares in Private and Public Companies
Contributors: Jamey Seely | Tricia Elias | Melanie Margolin Equity compensation has become important to many companies’ employee recruiting, retention, and engagement strategies. Both private and public companies increasingly [...]
Study Reveals Continued Narrowing of Gender Pay Gap Among General Counsel
Download BarkerGilmore’s 2024 In-House Counsel Compensation Report BarkerGilmore, a boutique executive search firm recognized for helping companies build world-class legal and compliance departments nationwide, released its annual 2024 In-House [...]
20 Top In-House Counsel Interviewing Mistakes of 2024
People often ask me what they could have done differently to secure a job offer. Times have certainly changed since the candidate-driven market during the post-pandemic era. Instead of [...]
Maximizing LinkedIn for In-House Counsel: A Strategic Guide to Professional Branding and Career Advancement
In the digital age, LinkedIn is a formidable tool capable of extending the professional reach of in-house counsel far beyond traditional networking avenues. Even when not pursuing new employment [...]
Mastering Time Management: Tips for General Counsel on the Clock
Essential Strategies for General Counsel with Seasoned Executives Many of us struggle with not having enough hours in a day to finish everything on our plates. This is especially [...]
The Essential Role of Executive Coaching for In-House Counsel
Contributors: A.B. Cruz III | Haydee Olinger Securing top-tier leadership positions like General Counsel (GC) or Chief Legal Officer (CLO) demands more than just legal acumen in the dynamic [...]
Life Sciences Executive Recruiting Strategies
The life sciences sector operates at the intersection of scientific innovation, regulatory rigor, and heightened public accountability. Organizations across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices face unprecedented pressure to secure [...]
BarkerGilmore Recruits Chris Connelly as VP and Director of Legal for Bragg Companies
BarkerGilmore, a boutique recruiting firm specializing in legal and compliance executive search and leadership development, has recruited accomplished construction executive Chris Connelly as the new Vice President and Director [...]
Maximizing Value: Strategies for Effective Management of External Counsel
Strategic utilization of external counsel plays a crucial role in navigating the complex legal landscape. Productive relationships are economical and drive outcomes that align with the organization's business objectives. [...]
23 Favorite Interview Questions for Chief Compliance Officers
Contributors: Haydee Olinger | Bob Barker When hiring a new Chief Compliance Officer, the interview stage plays a pivotal role in discerning how the candidate articulates their experience, displays problem-solving prowess, and [...]
Challenges for Compliance Teams in 2024: Doing More with Less
In recent years, organizations have tasked compliance teams with an ever-increasing list of new responsibilities. It is up to Chief Compliance Officers to navigate new regulations and challenges involving [...]
