What exactly does a corporate lawyer do?

What are some good non-legal career opportunities for a corporate startup lawyer who wants to leave the practice of law?

  • I've been working as a corporate lawyer in silicon valley for about four years at a big law firm that focuses on startups.  I'm considering leaving the law to do something else, still hopefully working with startups, but I'm trying to figure out what roles might be a good fit for a former lawyer and where I might have the best shot of making a good contribution.

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    Any startup that deals a lot with regulatory or documentation issues could use your help, as well as startups that focus on the legal industry. Jobs involving lots of negotiation or complex decision making are often good for corporate lawyers too.Not advice. No offer. Do not rely. May lose value. Risky. Conf...

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A good number of startup lawyers have transitioned to VC funds as well.  Worth a shot if you're into that kind of thing.This answer is not a substitute for professional legal advice....

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