Law Society news
You are currently filtering for: in-house-lawyers
Nominate your in-house rising stars!
In-house Lawyers Committee member, David Boag, solicitor at Glasgow City Council and one of this year’s judges, explains why the In-house Rising Star Award is so important in celebrating emerging in-house talent.
Celebrating in-house rising stars
Do you know an in-house legal star? Nominations for the 2019 In-house Rising Star Award are now open.
Design thinking - how to make it work for you
As the popularity of design thinking in business gathers momentum Craig Allan, Legal Counsel in the Outsourcing, Technology & IP legal team at RBS, discusses what it means and how it can be applied to legal services.
Secret in-house lawyer - an employer's perspective on the traineeship interview
Our secret in-house solicitor contemplates what the employer can do to help candidates overcome their nerves for that all-important traineeship interview.
Have your say on in-house traineeships
Our new survey aims to provide a better understanding of the in-house traineeship market - let us know your views.
What can you offer as an in-house lawyer?
David Bryson, In-house Lawyers’ Committee vice convener, shares his experience of chairing a recent in-house roundtable and highlights his three key takeaways.
Traineeship recruitment - are you missing a trick?
Olivia Parker, Careers Development Officer at the Law Society of Scotland, discusses why proactivity is important when recruiting trainees and how Lawscot Jobs can help.
The importance of networking – say yes to that lunch!
Hannah Leslie, trainee solicitor at Springfield Properties Plc, discusses the importance of networking when you’re a trainee.
From private practice to in-house… vision, coaching and strategy
Philip Hall, Legal Counsel at RBS, shares what his recent move in-house has taught him about the importance of vision, strategy and coaching.
Top 7 tips for mentors
Experienced Law Society of Scotland mentors David Bryson and Christopher Morgan discuss their 7 top tips for mentors
Budgets, relationships and ethics
Ahead of our annual conference on Friday 26 October, leadership and governance consultant Ciarán Fenton previews his conference session for in-house lawyers.
In-house team flies high
Carolyn Jameson, Chief Legal Officer at Skyscanner, reflects on the work of her team that led her to being named ‘Senior In-house Lawyer of the Year’ at the Law Awards 2017.
Innovation as a performance indicator
Innovation isn't just about inventing new things, it's about improving how things are done and introducing solutions that have worked elsewhere. Legal management consultant Richard Stock blogs on the importance of innovation to in-house legal departments.
What is commercial awareness?
Andrew Todd, group director & company secretary of Springfield Properties plc, reflects on how being commercially aware can be particularly important (and challenging) for in-house lawyers.
Meet the in-house lawyers who protect Scotland's natural environment
Alison York, Head of Legal at the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), discusses what it’s like to work as an in-house solicitor to protect the natural environment of Scotland.
Secondment Island
What can you learn about successful secondments from Love Island? A suprising amount, Callum O’Brien discovers. Callum is currently on secondment working in-house at Scottish Power.
How is your innovative self doing?
María Elena Sanz Arcas, Head of Legal Corporate Governance & Compliance at ScottishPower and member of the In-house Lawyers' Committee, talks about innovation in the in-house profession.
What's it like to join a committee?
Gregor Watt, trainee solicitor at Lloyds Banking Group plc, explains how he became a member of the In-house Lawyer's Committee member and discuss his first steps into the team.
Sarah is a rising star
Glasgow solicitor Sarah Haig has been named as the Law Society of Scotland’s In-house Rising Star 2018.
2018 In-house Rising Star Award finalists
Three newly qualified members of the Scottish legal in-house community have been shortlisted as finalists of the 2018 Law Society of Scotland In-house Rising Star Award.
Glasgow City Council's GDPR Implentation Project
Lauren Findlay, solicitor, Glasgow City Council, discusses her experience of being involved with the GDPR implementation project
Top tips from last year's In-house Rising Star
Leanne Hammell, winner of the In-house Rising Star Award in 2017, discusses her top tips she picked up for succeeding in-house and what being named Rising Star meant to her.
In-house best practice in 7 easy steps
Olivia Parker, interim Head of engagement for in-house lawyers, gives us her key takeaways from April's in-house best practice course.
Becoming a solicitor - the long way round
Paul Nevin, Senior Solicitor at Moray Council, discusses his alcoholism and belated entry to the legal profession.