Introducing The Corporate Counsel Club
What is The Corporate Counsel Club? The Corporate Counsel Club has been established with the goal of being the leading professional community for in-house lawyers. Reassuringly, it’s powered by St. Leger Brockman, the specialist in-house legal placement and secondment firm, giving members unparalleled access to legal industry insights. Whether you’re a General Counsel at an […]
Why Choose SLB for Legal Secondments? Because We Have Been There and Done That!
By Nell van Weerdenburg If you’d told me a few years ago – back when I was comfortably settled in a law firm – that I’d build my career primarily through in-house secondments, I probably would’ve laughed it off. At the time, I thrived on structure and predictability. Clear tasks, defined scopes, firm deadlines. Before […]
Legal Operations Strategy: 8 Quick Wins for In-House Legal Teams
Legal Operations Strategy – 8 Quick Wins for Legal Teams Ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? You’re not alone. Here’s how legal operations and structuring can help. Many in-house legal teams are stretched to breaking point and the to do list keeps getting longer. Expectations continue to rise, but budget […]
Legal Industry Trends for 2025 and beyond
What Australian In-House Teams Need to Know Australia’s legal recruitment landscape is experiencing unprecedented transformation in 2025. Specifically, economic conditions, technological advancement, and evolving workforce expectations are reshaping talent strategies. Consequently, in-house legal teams are rethinking their approach to talent acquisition and retention. At St. Leger Brockman (SLB), we work closely with teams across Brisbane, Sydney, […]
Moving In-House – A Strategic Guide for Lawyers
Moving In-House: A Strategic Guide for Australian Lawyers Transitioning from Private Practice The transition from private practice to in-house legal roles represents one of the most significant career moves in many legal careers. At St. Leger Brockman, we’ve guided many lawyers through this transformative journey across Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne, witnessing firsthand how this transition […]
Building High-Performance In-House Legal Teams
A Leadership Guide for Australian General Counsels Leading an in-house legal team in Australia’s dynamic business environment requires strategic vision. This extends far beyond traditional legal expertise. At St. Leger Brockman, we work alongside General Counsels and Heads of Legal across Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. Consequently, we witness how exceptional legal leadership creates competitive advantage […]