Senior Counsel

The next natural step in your career is to take on a larger role in the managing of our complex and strategically important projects, the mentoring of experienced lawyers, business development, and the continued training of colleagues. Senior counsel may be a step towards becoming a partner.

What Does Success Look Like? 

As Senior Counsel, we expect you to deliver excellent service to our clients, and nurture the next generation of experienced lawyers, while continuing to evolve in your role as an expert.

Your Role in Projects

As Senior Counsel, you are the expert on projects led by others, driving Plesner's complex and strategically important projects to the satisfaction of clients and colleagues. You stay ahead of the process, ensuring effective coordination across teams and a high level of information sharing with your team and clients. You are a role model for Plesner's collaborative culture and work to ensure the well-being of colleagues on your projects. You are recognized as one of the best in your field and are sought after in your role as an expert by both colleagues and clients. Your proactivity and efforts to ensure that everyone feels like an important part of the team makes you a sought-after project leader.

Your Role in Leadership

You will continuously evaluate select experienced lawyers from your department, focusing on their professional and personal development. In collaboration with a partner, you will conduct three annual feedback meetings, guiding the lawyers in providing high-quality advice on cases and motivating them in their continued development. Your commitment to their success makes you a sought-after leader. You will also participate in administrative and managerial tasks within the department.

Your Role in Training and Education

You contribute to the mandatory continued education of your colleagues and develop training programs that ensure your colleagues are always up to date with the latest knowledge and practices within your field. Your training receives good evaluations from your colleagues.

Your Role in Client Relationships and Sales

In collaboration with a partner, you manage and develop several strategic clients within your business area. You are involved in client-oriented efforts, such as pitches, offers, meetings, and marketing activities, such as seminars, conferences, and articles. Your ability to address the needs of our clients' and maintain relationships makes you an advisor that clients seek out directly.