General Counsel vs. Chief Legal Officer (GC vs. CLO)
The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and General Counsel (GC) are both lawyers and leaders in an organization — depending on your company’s size, you may have individuals hired into these roles already, or you may be seeking to create these positions within your business. The differences between these two roles stem from their different functions
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How to Become a Successful General Counsel
As business environments become more complex and nuanced, more attorneys with formative years in public or private legal practice see themselves advancing their career in general counsel roles. The opportunity to do challenging work while leading a company’s legal department is typically a big draw and this, alongside the sizable executive benefits of the role,
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What Does a General Counsel Do?
As the chief law officer in corporations, the Chief Counsel or General Counsel fulfills the role of principal attorney and primary legal adviser to the board and shareholders. While they frequently report directly to the CEO, the General Counsel’s job is to secure the company’s interests and protect it from operational legal risk. With the
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The Future of Fintech & the Importance of Adapting to Current Trends
The ongoing pandemic has forced businesses to adapt to all sorts of consumer demands. The fintech industry, in particular, has seen a massive shift from traditional in-person checkout options to contactless card readers, online payment platforms, and more. While some pandemic restrictions may now be easing up, the push for more innovative financial technology has
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The Importance of a General Counsel in a Private Equity Portfolio Company
Legal knowledge is difficult to grasp if you haven’t specifically studied it. Even so, it’s important for departments within a company to have at least some understanding of relevant laws and compliance rules related to the business. An understanding of legal and ethical guidelines can help employees avoid any unnecessary mistakes that create legal issues
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What is the Average General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer Salary?
Payscale estimates the average General Counsel salary is around $166,438. In 2020, Corporate Counsel carried out a survey of the country’s best-paid general counsels. The survey took into account the base salary, cash bonus, and non equity incentives of these GCs. At the top of the list was Alan Braverman of Walt Disney, with a
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When to Hire General Counsel
In an age when outsourcing is the trend, and companies are relying on outside contractors more than ever to help grow their business and expand their position in the marketplace, it can be difficult to know how and when to in source specialized professional services. Specially, when should a company invest in developing and hiring
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Chief Legal Officer Job Description
Cowen Partners is a leader among the nation’s best executive search firms for legal executives, enabling companies to harness the power of human capital to fuel their success. With top-rated CLO recruiters, Cowen Partners gives our clients access to the top 1% of human capital to create opportunities that accelerate their growth and market share.
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What is the Difference Between a Chief Legal Officer vs General Counsel?
By Shawn Cole, President Cowen Partners Executive Search In-house legal advisors are invaluable to a company. They understand the ins and outs of your business which gives them a better grasp of the potential risks and threats your company faces. High-level positions in charge of your company’s legal matters are even more critical as they
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Chief Legal Officer | Ultimate Hiring Guide
Companies Need Business Minded General Counsels, Enter the Chief Legal Officer General counsels are currently expected to take on more responsibilities than ever before within their organizations. In the past, their main job was to guard the company against legal and ethical offenses, but the role is so much more than that now. In addition
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