One of the most traditional professions is that of a lawyer. However, changes in legislation and in society’s behavior require updating. For this reason, lawyers and law firms should keep an eye on trends in the legal field.
1. Professionals who are business-oriented
The strategic role of lawyers for companies is increasing. From this need the business-oriented concept was born – lawyers who work with a focus on business, aiming at safety and sustainability, at the same time that they position themselves as partners of the commercial sector, contributing to the growth of the company.
For recruiters, the guideline is to keep the focus on professionals with skills focused on sales and negotiation, broad customer base, good communication, resilience, leadership profile and ability to work as a team.
2. Understanding in legal design
legal design is a variation of design thinking, a concept that brings design premises to various areas of expertise. It appears as one of the trends for the legal area with the aim of improving the experience of people and companies in relation to matters related to Law.
In offices, the focus is on meeting customer needs. In companies, it is breaking the communication barriers. For this, professionals must have a good view of the business, see the customer as the service center and have communication skills.
3. Increased prominence of the civil area
The crisis has singled out lawyers working in the civil sector in connection with the need to review contracts and restructure debts. In addition, there is a strong demand in the field of judicial reorganization, which should be extended for the next few years.
As in other areas, recruiters should look for resilient, flexible professionals, with a spirit of leadership and teamwork skills. Fluency in a foreign language, knowledge of technologies and methods of negotiation also contribute to the proper performance of the work of companies.
4. Digital law
There is no way to talk about the future without mentioning technology. With the Marco Civil da Internet and the General Data Protection Law (LGPD), companies should always keep an eye on how customer information circulates on networks, ensuring the protection and security of personal data. The guidance of a good lawyer is essential to stay out of trouble.
The ideal is to choose to hire a lawyer specialized in the area, with recent update courses and who has some intimacy with technology.
Recruiters and entrepreneurs must be aware of trends in the legal area and, thus, ensure that the company respects the legislation and conducts negotiations in accordance with the norms of the sector in which it operates and the national scenario.