Client:  Patricia

General Review

Patricia came to RL Stevens after she gave up her position in a big city law firm and moved back to her home town. She had taken a cut in salary to make the move, and was not satisfied with either the money or challenge offered by the position she had accepted. She was looking to upgrade her position and her salary but was not aware of how to transfer her skills to make a substantive change.

When Patricia talked with her consultant, she admitted that she was tired of law firm life with its billable hours and personality clashes. She had experience working with pharmaceutical companies, and wanted to target an in-house legal position that would give her a variety of opportunities and job satisfaction, much different that those of a litigator.

Her consultant developed a focused communication strategy, and also researched in depth the pharmaceutical companies located in her area. This deep level market research included decision-maker names, contact information, and growth opportunities in the industry, which enabled Patricia to thoroughly cover the unadvertised market in her region. She helped Patricia craft persuasive cover letters that emphasized her strength and experience in line with her desired objective. Patricia soon got an interview with one of the companies that she had targeted.

After extensive practice and coaching, Patricia aced the interview! She obtained the offer, and her consultant helped her negotiate an attractive compensation package. As Senior Counsel, Patricia now has opportunities to interface with the senior management team, contribute to corporate strategy, and continue to grow professionally in the Pharmaceuticals industry. Patricia was thrilled that, in just 5 weeks, she had gotten a package that was superior to what she had left behind in the big city, while still being able to work in her home town.

“I got into the field that I wanted, in a company with a great reputation!”

Code:  A Legal