General Counsels and law firms have a unique relationship, the dynamics of which have shifted with changes in the market. The role of a GC may vary depending on the size and industry of the company. What remains common, however, is that they are not just legal advisors but business enablers and integral members of the senior leadership. There has been a significant shift in the role that this position held earlier. Of course, the ever-changing market scenario, business demands and the needs for staying ahead of the curve are key to the evolving role of General Counsels.
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