Some of the main changes the pandemic has brought into the world of work for in-house counsel and the function of the general counsel include: (I) the trend towards remote working. For many other employees, the pandemic has changed the working conditions of in-house lawyers and general counsel towards a higher degree of flexibility regarding working location.
"Change in the job market for in-house counsel roles — remote working has significantly expanded the job market for in-house counsel and general counsel roles. Remote working has opened many more in-house opportunities across international employers where specialisation in practice areas has taken priority over local qualification and education."
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