☛ What interests you about being a legal counsel for our industry?

☛ What do you hope to achieve by working at our company?

☛ What experience or training has prepared you for this position?

☛ Describe your proudest accomplishments in your legal career. How do you define success?

☛ Recall a situation that required you to seek outside counsel. What factors did you consider? What was the result?

☛ What other types of situations require outside counsel?

☛ What’s the most complex legal situation you’ve faced at work? What strategy did you use to resolve it?

☛ Regarding the previous question, who else was involved in this project? What were their roles?

☛ Describe a situation where you made a mistake or regretted your decision. How did you handle it?

☛ How do you cope with stress at work?

☛ What kind of training or feedback will help you to excel in this role?

☛ Describe a time you had to prioritize conflicting deadlines. How did you arrive at your decision?

☛ How would you learn more about our organization during your first week on the job?