As private equity firms navigate today’s uncertain economic and regulatory landscape, the need for experienced, strategic legal and compliance counsel has never been greater. While the extent and impact of external pressures may fluctuate, the role of the portfolio company General Counsel consistently demands a rare mix of legal expertise and entrepreneurial leadership.
Our webinar – for current and aspiring portfolio company GCs, as well as PE firm leaders – offers candid insights on:
- Personal considerations in exploring a portfolio company GC career
- Key motivations and concerns when serving as a portfolio company GC
- Skill sets and attitudes most valued in the PE-backed environment
- Operating with limited resources and heightened accountability
- Managing competing priorities across PE sponsors, executives, and outside stakeholders
- Career growth, compensation expectations, and long-term trajectory
Whether you are currently serving in the role, considering it, or investing in a talent strategy from the PE firm side, the discussion provides firsthand, practical insights, experiences, and guidance.
Brittney McDonough and our team of professionals are happy to help accelerate the initiatives that you’re already pursuing or to supplement your current strategic thinking to help you realize your vision. Please reach out if you or your organization may benefit from our recruiting, leadership development and coaching, or legal and compliance department consulting services. Let BarkerGilmore help you build and optimize your legal and compliance departments.
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