Lawyers On Demand

Today's in-house leaders are increasingly integrated into business strategy and play a role in guiding the wider business. In our conversation with industry leaders Yvonne Vivers of EQUANS and Maree Myerscough of Aquila Clean Energy APAC, we discussed the challenges of how the in-house legal team is perceived, the importance of an agile team structure, and how to handle workload peaks by engaging additional support. Read their insights on leading legal from the boardroom: https://bit.ly/4gElYTN #InHouseLegal #LegalStrategy #LegalProfession

A big thanks to everyone who joined our breakfast event for in-house leaders last week. We loved hosting you for such an engaging discussion on one of the most important topics in legal today: measuring and demonstrating value. From strategies for defining KPIs, to navigating how best to prove value to the business, the discussion was thought provoking and insightful. We’re looking forward to more of these important conversations in 2025! #InHouseLegal #LegalOps

The role of the in-house legal team has evolved from gatekeepers to strategic business partners. What does it take to lead legal from the boardroom? We spoke with two industry leaders to find out. From shifting perspectives to carving time for strategy, hear what Yvonne Vivers of EQUANS and Maree Myerscough of Aquila Clean Energy APAC have to say about maintaining the balance of legal priorities business goals . Read more: https://bit.ly/4g1kQtE #InHouseLegal #LegalStrategy #LegalProfession

With the launch of our eDiscovery and Document Review services in Australia, learn how Consilio’s world-class infrastructure and expertise powers eDiscovery solutions in Australia. Faster turnarounds, predictable costs, and superior service—delivering better value for clients. Find out more here https://bit.ly/4fnuNBo #eDiscovery

Struggling with attrition? Our 2023 global report, “Under Pressure”, showed that the most widespread emerging issue for 2024 was staff morale and retention. Fast forward to now and our foresight proved to be right as discussion around a potential attrition wave for in-house legal teams is prominent.   Although law remains a top career choice (for example in the US, Law School Admission Council (LSAC) report a 26.2% increase in ABA 2025 applicants), for in-house teams, the ground is shifting. But what’s driving it?   ⬅️Increasingly buoyant labor markets offering legal professionals who work in-house more attractive work/life balance through alternative legal career paths. In the last 4 years, the number of lawyers we have working as consultants on assignment across the globe has grown by approx. 27%. This suggests a growing interest in moving away from traditional in-house careers to work more flexibly. ➡️Pressurized working environments and a lack of career development and training opportunities. An attrition wave is likely to lead to disruption in operations and reduced efficiency, as well as increasing the workload for remaining staff. It also results in loss of knowledge and elevates risk from compliance gaps and delayed projects. There is also potential for heightened costs with reliance on expensive external counsel and an increase in recruitment costs to replace lost talent.   So, how can in-house leaders adapt to get ahead of the attrition wave? ✅Encourage open communication: Create a culture where team members can voice their needs and concerns - and be truly heard. ✅Boost morale through connection: Regular check-ins and team-building exercises can help. ✅Empower growth: Investing in training and career development to upskill your team will enhance engagement and job satisfaction - plus help handle evolving challenges. ✅Prioritize wellbeing: Build out mental health and resilience initiatives to show your commitment to your team’s success, both personally and professionally. ✅Embrace flexibility: Flexible work policies support a better work-life balance ✅Lighten the load: Look at ways to reduce pressure whether by leaning on interim legal staff during busy periods, adopting tech solutions, or outsourcing complete workstreams.   Is an attrition wave the start of a meaningful evolution? If legal leaders can adapt to keep their talent, it will create positive practices to help retain future flight risks, attract new people and build a culture of loyalty. #inhouselegal #legaltalent

Why choose between global scale and local expertise when you can have both? Consilio’s eDiscovery solutions, now available in Australia, are built on a foundation of global reach and unmatched local expertise. From managing complex cases to providing responsive, tailored support, we meet your data needs securely and efficiently. Discover why Consilio should be your first choice: https://bit.ly/4fnuNBo #eDiscovery

We’re in Amsterdam for the debut of Crafty Fest: Europe!   Catch Marijke Armstrong moderating an engaging session on "The future-ready legal team", which aims to explore what in-house legal can do today to prepare themselves for tomorrow.   Stop by the LOD booth to say hi to Tom Allander, Elliot Kushner and Oliver Bücken. We’d love to see you!   Find out more: https://bit.ly/4f9jSuP Crafty Counsel #CraftyFest

🌟 What an incredible evening! 🌟 On behalf of the team at Consilio and Lawyers On Demand, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us last Thursday night to celebrate the launch of our expanded service offerings in Australia. It was a true pleasure to share this milestone with so many wonderful colleagues, clients, and friends of the business. Your presence made the evening unforgettable, and we’re deeply grateful for your support as we step into this exciting new chapter. We’re energised by the opportunities 2025 holds and look forward to working together to make a lasting impact in the Australian market. Thank you for raising a glass with us! 🥂 #Consilio #eDiscovery #LegalInnovation #GlobalExpansion #Australia

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Women in Law Forum & Awards 2024! We’re grateful to Lawyers Weekly for a powerful event celebrating women making strides in law. #WomenInLawForum #WomenInLawAwards

We were thrilled to sponsor the GC Powerlist Southeast Asia 2024, last Thursday, an event dedicated to celebrating the outstanding contributions of the region’s top General Counsel, Heads of Legal, and the rising stars shaping the future of the in-house legal community. It is an exciting time for the region, as Southeast Asia emerges as a dynamic hub of economic growth and innovation. Congratulations to all the winners and we look forward to seeing more in 2025.