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Now, let’s get you prepared so the nerves don’t get you on the day.  \nThis is an exciting though highly competitive process that requires you to demonstrate more than just legal know-how alone.  \nTo stand out amongst the other qualified candidates, you will need to demonstrate not only your understanding of the law but also your business acumen, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as leadership capabilities.  \nAs a leading specialist legal search and recruitment consultancy, Taylor Root are experts at interviewing lawyers at all levels. Our job is to deliver a diverse slate of exceptional candidates with the qualifications necessary to meet our client’s needs and, as best as possible, the personality that will fit well within the organisation’s culture.  \nWith vast experience and global reach, we help General Counsel to develop and progress their careers around the world.  \nTo help you prepare for your next interview, we have compiled some of the most frequently asked questions covered in General Counsel job interviews, as well as some tips and tricks to help you master the interview and put your best foot forward.  \nNaturally, if you have any further questions, please contact one of our Taylor Root consultants.  \nGeneral Counsel | The essential interview guide  \nQuestions you may be asked during your General Counsel interview  \nPreparing your responses to common interview questions can help you offer strategic and knowledgeable replies.  \nKnowledge of your business/sector  \nCompanies need a lawyer who understands the industry they operate in and the legal issues that come with it. This question helps the interviewer understand your knowledge and how it could be applied to their business. It also helps them understand how you view legal issues and how you can use your experience to enable their business objectives.  \n– What do you consider to be the biggest legal challenges our business may face?  \n– Can you describe a legal compliance issue an organisation in our industry could face?  \n– What do you know about our company and why are you interested in working for us?  \n– How do you stay current with changes in the legal landscape and industry regulations that may affect ouroganisation?  \n– Can you explain what strategic thinking in a General Counsel position looks like to you?  \nExperience  \nCompanies hire General Counsel to help them navigate legal issues, so it’s important that potential hires have a demonstrated knowledge of complex legal issues and the ability to effectively manage them. By asking these types of questions, employers can geta better understanding of the candidate’s legal acumen and ability to handle difficult and complex legal matters.  \n– What is the most challenging legal situation you have faced? What happened and how did you manage it?  \n– Describe a typical situation where the business asked you to sign-off on something, which presented significant risk to the organisation and how you dealt with it  \n– How have you created a competitive advantage for your company?  \n– What percentage share of work do you keep in-house verses instruct external counsel on?  \n– How have you helped to control costs or reduce external legal spend? What is the nature of the work you brief out?  \nGeneral Counsel | The essential interview guide  \nWorking with ExCo and non-legal personnel  \nFor most General Counsel today, their role has expanded outside of legal. A sure sign that a GC has earned the trust and respect of the executive team is an answer that includes high-level or expanded responsibilities and reporting structure. 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