Introduction and Adam Glick’s journey: 00:00

• Adam’s journey as a legal professional and his experience working in various companies.
• Taking unconventional paths to becoming a General Counsel.
• Transitioning from litigation to in-house law in the tech industry.

Advice for breaking into tech as a junior legal counsel: 04:47 

• The competitive nature of finding your first legal job in the tech industry.
• Not taking rejection personally and persevering during the job search.
• Being creative and looking at opportunities that may not be a perfect fit but can get your foot in the door.

Networking as a force multiplier in your legal career: 07:03

• The importance of networking authentically, genuinely showing interest in others' successes and challenges.
• Setting up face-to-face interactions to cultivate better understanding and relationships.
• Giving back and thinking of networking as a two-way street.
• How networking can lead to unexpected opportunities and connections that can change one's career or life trajectory.

The importance of mentorship in advancing your legal career:12:29

• Finding mentors who can offer support and valuable insights into your current challenges as well as become a sounding board.
• The importance of being open, vulnerable, and honest with mentors.
• Building meaningful relationships that can enhance career growth and development.
• Getting mentorship from peers and cross-functional leaders.

Transitioning into a head of legal role and building a legal team at Intercom: 18:53

• The importance of acknowledging and celebrating personal achievements.
• Transitioning into managerial roles, and gaining exposure to different legal areas.
• Key qualities for successfully building a legal function from scratch include confidence in one's abilities, a mindset of educating the company and building partnerships, establishing trust with clients, and hiring and enabling talented legal professionals to flourish in their roles.

Advice for lawyers aiming for a legal leadership role: 23:30

• Gaining significant commercial experience and exposure to various areas of the law to prepare for legal leadership roles.
• Embracing opportunities to learn and expand your skill set as a generalist.

Customer-centricity and relationship building: 27:02

• Why being customer-centric is crucial for a GC.
• Building and managing relationships with customers and their counsel.
• Aligning with internal clients, particularly the sales team, and building relationships around customer success.
• Considering the varying needs and risk tolerance of different customers.

Strategies for building a high-performing legal team in a growing business: 33:26

• Following a 30-60-90 day plan in a new legal role.
• Understanding the business and its goals, and building relationships.
• Tailoring hires around specific needs (transactional, product, regulatory, etc.).
• Considering geographical factors and making efficient decisions to avoid slowing down business growth.

How to find the right legal talent: 38:21

• Hiring individuals who possess subject matter expertise or the ability to learn quickly.
• Finding candidates who are problem solvers and demonstrate high emotional intelligence (EQ).

Navigating the job market and finding your next role: 43:20

• Taking time off to decompress and engage in activities outside of work.
• Defining what you want in your next role and being able to articulate your motivations.
• Leveraging your network, engaging in networking activities, and having conversations to explore opportunities.