In-House Counsel Hiring Is Booming, But There's 'Serious Pushback' When It Comes To In-Office Work Requirements
More face time means more candidates willing to walk away from a job.
In-house counsel: Happier at home?
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The popularity of remote work has made a big impact on candidates’ willingness to make a move. If candidates have a position that gives them more flexibility, they are reluctant to take a job requiring more time in the office.
— An excerpt from Major, Lindsey & Africa’s “Global In-House Counsel Market Conditions Q3 2023,” discussing the fact that while the in-house legal hiring market is booming, companies are still trying to balance remote flexibility versus in-office work. The report states that job candidates are willing to work up to three days in the office but not more. “[W]e’ve seen serious pushback at the junior- to mid-level when companies press for more face time,” the report notes.
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