Law & Legal
Lawyer
Advises clients on legal matters and represents them in disputes, contracts, and court proceedings across civil, criminal, or specialized practice areas.
Non StemAnalyticalClient Facing
Law & Legal
Corporate Lawyer
Handles the legal side of business transactions such as mergers, contracts, and regulatory compliance for companies and financial institutions.
Also known as: M&A Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, In-house Counsel
Compare with another careerWhat you do
Drafts and reviews commercial contracts, structures mergers and acquisitions, and advises companies on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk. Works closely with finance and business teams during deals, due diligence, and negotiations, often under tight transaction deadlines. Typically practices within a law firm's corporate/M&A team or an in-house legal department.
Typical work environment
Office-based work at a corporate law firm or in-house legal team, with long hours around deal closings and heavy coordination with bankers, executives, and other lawyers.
Typical entry point
Associate in a corporate/M&A practice group at a law firm, or junior counsel in an in-house legal team
Relevant subjects
Core
EnglishBusiness Studies
Also relevant
Economics
Relevant interests
Core
LawBusiness
Also relevant
FinanceLeadership
Useful skills
Negotiation· AdvancedWriting· AdvancedAnalytical thinking· AdvancedCommunication· AdvancedOrganization· Intermediate
These are useful, relevant skills to build over time — not a checklist you need to already have.
Common education routes
Bachelor's degree—Law (LLB)Primary route
Master's degree—Business Administration (BBA/MBA)Common route
These are common routes in, not the only path — and not a university or course recommendation.
Career characteristics
Strong salary potentialHigh job securityGood international mobilityStrong leadership opportunities
General tendencies for this career, not a guarantee — actual roles vary by employer and location.
Industries
BankingConsulting
Tags
Non-STEMAnalyticalClient-facingRegulated profession
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