It’s 2020, and I’ll spare you the vision-related puns. The new year is a great time to think about your career and assess whether you are in the right position for you and your career goals. For many, the golden handcuffs have come off with year-end bonuses having been paid and vesting events in the rear view mirror. With this clean slate, many attorneys start to think about their platform and whether it makes sense to explore the local legal market.
Is the firm you are working for the right platform for you? Does it give you the ability to market to your desired clients? Are you at a local firm and need a national platform or vice versa? Maybe a change is good for you.
Are you compensated adequately for your time and your business development skills? If not, a new position gives you the best leverage to maximize your compensation in 2020.
The same analysis holds true for in-house attorneys. Is it time to make a move? Is there a path for you to grow in your current legal department? If not, is there a different company that can give you more responsibility (or less, if you are drinking from the proverbial firehose)? Has your compensation stagnated?
If you have thought about a job change in the past, now is a good time to freshen up your resume and explore the market. The recruiters at Sand Search would be happy to have a confidential, no-pressure conversation with you about the legal market, even if you are just curious about how the rapidly-changing legal landscape will affect you and your current employer. Give us a call.
Whether a move is in your future or not, Sand Search wishes you a very happy, prosperous and successful new year!