Biggest Challenges Faced By An Associate Counsel At JW Player
Molly's biggest challenge as Associate Counsel at JW Player is effectively communicating legal advice; the key is remembering "I am part of this company," focusing on providing concise, actionable answers that help the business rather than showcasing legal expertise.
Communication, Problem-Solving, Overcoming Challenges, Workplace Challenges, Legal
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Molly Noreika
Associate Counsel
JW Player
UCLA 2015
University of Pennsylvania School of Law, 2020, JD
History, Art History
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Technology
Legal
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Balancing detailed legal knowledge with concise communication tailored to the audience.
2. Understanding the client's needs and providing practical, actionable advice rather than exhaustive legal explanations.
3. Prioritizing business objectives and contributing to the company's success as an integral part of the team, not just as an external legal advisor.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
A challenge that ties into what I enjoy about the role is knowing how to communicate your message, especially as a lawyer. You spend so much time in school and at a law firm gathering all this knowledge, and you want to tell everyone everything you know. If someone asks you a question about a specific law, you might feel compelled to share all the information you have.
Most non-lawyers asking a question, and even some other lawyers, aren't looking for an exhaustive explanation. They just want the answer to their specific question. They may not even know exactly what their question is, but they want the answer to the problem they are trying to solve.
One of the biggest challenges in my role is remembering that I am not an outside lawyer advising another company. I am part of this company; the company is my only client. I'm here to help move the business forward and give advice that will help the business do that.
It's not about showing off how smart I am or where I went to school. No one cares about that. They just care if you can give them a good, safe, accurate answer that they can use to move forward. So, communicating my message is definitely an everyday challenge.