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🔝 Top 7 Priorities for GCs in 2025

🔝 Top 7 Priorities for GCs in 2025

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Sarah Irwin
April 26, 2025

The GC role has evolved.

Are you ready?

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The role of General Counsel isn’t what it used to be. What was once a purely legal advisory position is now a multifaceted leadership role - touching business strategy, technology, finance, and culture.

GCs today are expected to anticipate risks, drive efficiency, and contribute directly to growth - all while handling legal guidance and compliance.

I’ve walked this path - from first legal hire to GC at a high-growth SaaS company. Adapting to these changes is what sets great legal leaders apart.

Here are 7 key priorities for GCs in 2025 - and the practical steps you can take right now to stay ahead. From mastering AI tools and streamlining contract management, to building your personal and team brand, these tips offer practical, actionable steps to elevate your role. I dive into how you can lead legal tech projects, gain financial fluency, and develop complementary specializations - all while managing remote and global teams effectively.

AI Proficiency (Compliance and Confidence)
Gaining Control Over Contracts
Owning a Legal Tech Project
Building Your Brand (Internally and Externally)
Owning Your Legal Team Budget
Developing a Second / Complementary Specialization
Managing a Remote & Global Legal Team

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by Sarah Irwin