Transitioning careers as a legal professional can be a daunting task. The move from Big Law to an in-house product counsel position presents its own set of unique challenges. Listen to this episode of Cockpit Counsel and learn from someone who's been there and done it successfully.
Meet Mannat Sharma, product counsel at a major tech company. She's built a TikTok community of legal professionals, sharing her career journey and advice. From valuable frameworks for a career transition to insightful guidance on setting boundaries, you don’t want to miss this conversation.
Key takeaways
Timestamps
01:44: Career Path and Transition to In-House Role
05:15: Transition from Big Law to In-House Role
05:57: Experience as Product Counsel
07:55: Sharing Experience on TikTok
14:48: Differences in Working In-House vs. at a Firm
16:57: Understanding Business as In-House Counsel
17:53: Importance of Providing Clear, Actionable Advice
19:38: Building Confidence and Taking a Position
20:06: Collaboration and Communication with Business Counterparts
21:47: Leveraging Colleagues for Challenging Conversations
23:57: Managing Escalations and Decision-Making
29:42: Work-Life Balance and Personal Well-being
31:40: Frameworks for Life and Career Decisions
32:58: Productivity Tips
35:14: Rapid Fire Questions
36:10: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: https://www.aspca.org/
