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Forum (Forum & Focus)

Nov. 19, 2008

Cash Is Only One of Many Factors to Consider When Jockeying for a Job

Lawyers should always consider the non-financial aspects of a job before accepting a new position, writes K.C. Victor. - Forum Column

FORUM COLUMN

By K.C. Victor

Within the last few months, I had calls from two different lawyer friends seeking my counsel about negotiating their own compensation package. In one case, the person had been at the job for many years. In the other, the person was being offered a new position. Both calls concerned general counsel situations and titles and, nonetheless, presented very different scenarios.

While having these conversations, I rea...

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