Case Study - Legal Advisor

Name: Terry Rocster
Job: Legal Advisor

I am employed as in-house Legal Advisor for a large Irish company with extensive European operations.

I’ve always been interested in law and I enjoyed studying law at undergraduate level; which obviously helps with the legal side of my job, but I also completed a Masters in Business Studies that gave me a good understanding of how businesses operate.

In my everyday work proof reading documents and letter writing have a large role, so attention to detail and good literacy skills are essential. The legal function also liaises with other departments within the company on a regular basis, so good interpersonal skills are also very important.   

The in-house legal role is challenging and you become part of how the business moves forward, which makes the role varied and interesting. However, it can be difficult reconciling the needs of the business with legal obstacles that arise.  

For anyone interested in combining law and business I think this would be a good career option. Talking to people who have studied law or who work in similar roles is helpful if you possess intent to develop with this. Work experience, if you can get it, is also another great way to get a taste for what it is like.