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06-07-2015, 12:30 PM | #1 |
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BMW Corporate Counsel
Hi all I imagine there are some senior attorneys lurking on the boards. I am a recent law school grad and just curious as to how someone can make their way into BMWs in house counsel. I realize I personally would need several years experience before they'll consider me, but does anyone have any insight into how to land a job with BMW corporate?
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06-07-2015, 12:33 PM | #2 |
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First thing is what law school you went to. If you didn't go to a Tier 1 school (or even one of the top 14) you're going to have an uphill battle.
The fastest way into a corporate counsel position at a company like BMW, in my opinion, is to work for a large full service law firm that has auto industry clients. If you are hired into the firm but not in the proper practice group, you'll want to eventually change that and actually work with the auto clients. This will get you the experience you will need to be a viable candidate. Many corporations look for experience either in the large law firm environment or other corporations. For new graduates, getting into a corporate counsel position is going to be difficult because they rarely have entry-level positions. If you didn't go to a top school, you may have to start at a mid-size firm and work your way up to a larger firm unless you have a "regional" large firm near you that hires from your school. Just remember the difference between working for a law firm and working for a corporation. A law firm will view you as a revenue stream while a corporation will view you as an expense. You'll need to have the experience to prove to BMW that your contributions are worth the cost of your compensation package. If you can do that, either through a lengthy work history, strong ties to the industry, or direct experience servicing auto clients in a legal setting, you will have an easier time beating other candidates. This is especially important if you aren't located near BMWs corporate offices because you're less likely to be able to directly network with their attorneys. |
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The best way to edge your way into a giant corp, it to do 1 of 2 things.
1. Wipe the floor clean with them. Maybe start looking to take on some lemons, and then after you've shown a winning hand, let them know you're interested in working for them. 2. Find every filed suit, and scan through them looking for errors to open any of them. Often times the big wigs overlook the smallest of things, and are looking to hire intelligent people that are willing to scrap for the extra coins hidden in the cup holders .
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