This page contains the different roles within the Legal Counsel path. Choose the relevant role you want to learn about. You can also enter the “Professional Path” (coming soon) to access the relevant skills and resources. đź”™
Owner of certain processes within a field and work closely under the close guidance of the field owner. Some processes in 1-2 domains
An excellent professional with relevant knowledge and experience in the hi-tech field. Work under direct supervision with some proactive actions in your field (3-5/y experience).
Able to identify the legal challenges in a question/advise or project (mapping, asking questions).
Foster a culture of speed and high-level execution within your domain.
Other teams feel comfortable approaching you and getting help. Empathy – You are able to stand in the place of the other party (e.g. customer, team member). You motivate and engage your team and peers to consider “legal aspects”.
Clear and consistent communication, keeping your team members and stakeholders updated with what matters.
Owner of certain processes within a field and work closely with little/no guidance by field owner. Some processes in 1-2 domains.
An excellent professional with relevant knowledge and experience in the hi-tech field. Work under direct supervision with some proactive actions in your field (3-5/y experience).
Able to identify the legal challenges in a question/advise or project.
Foster a culture of speed and high-level execution within your domain.
Other teams feel comfortable approaching you and getting help. Empathy – You are able to stand in the place of the other party (e.g. customer, team member). You motivate and engage your team and peers to consider “legal aspects”.
Clear and consistent communication, keeping your team members and stakeholders updated with what matters.
Being a legal focal point in a domain area, with guidance from a senior position. 1-2 domain area.
An excellent professional with relevant knowledge and experience in the Hi-Tech field. Work under direct supervision with some proactive actions in your field (3-5/y experience).
Able to identify the legal challenges in a question/advise or project. Same as the previous milestone (#2) but in a broader scope, with less guidance, and more complex challenges.
You are expected to drive more proactive actions within your domain, in line with the company’s strategy and KPIs.
Other teams feel comfortable approaching you and getting help. Empathy – You are able to stand in the place of the other party (e.g. customer, team member). You motivate and engage your team and peers to consider “legal aspects”.
Clear and consistent communication, keeping your team members and stakeholders updated with what matters.
Being a legal focal point in a domain area, with little/no guidance from a senior position.
A master in her/his domains. +10 years of experience.
Able to identify the legal challenges in a question/advise or project. Ability to manage and execute highly complex cross-company projects from A to Z.
You are expected to drive more proactive actions within your domain, in line with the company’s strategy and KPIs.
Other teams feel comfortable approaching you and getting help. Empathy – You are able to stand in the place of the other party (e.g. customer, team member). You motivate and engage your team and peers to consider “legal aspects”.
Clear and consistent communication, keeping your team members and stakeholders updated with what matters, and fostering cross-team collaboration in your domains
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Being a legal focal point in a domain area, with no guidance from a senior position, apart from alignment and brainstorming. Within at least 3 domain areas (at least 2 are CORE) and able to oversee other domains and mentor others, regardless of their domain.
A professional guru at the company’s core business ( (+10/y of experience); constitutes a superior professional expert that is recognized internally and externally; contributes to the body of knowledge within the area of expertise.
Same as the previous level – TBC
Same as the previous level with more consistency – TBC
Same as previous level more consistency – TBC
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Same as previous with more consistently
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You start to be the direct manager of a team (this milestone not only depends on your capabilities but also on the size of the entire Legal team and its structure).Within at least 3 domain areas (at least 2 are CORE).
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Same as the previous level with more consistency across the board
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Same as the previous level with full consistency
Your subordinates or other people in your domain see you as a guru and are happy to be led by you.
Foster alignment and collaboration among various departments and teams, even where not directly related to your domains.
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