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<blockquote data-quote="Jacobbb" data-source="post: 79019" data-attributes="member: 7690"><p>Hi everyone! I am posting this because I could really use your advice on which job I should choose for next year. I didn't secure a VS or a TC this year and I hope to re-apply to City law firms next year while working. I am thinking of choosing between the two based on which one (if either) could give me an edge in applications.</p><p></p><p>The first is a New Analyst position at a top international investment bank (i.e. Goldman/J.P Morgan) based in Warsaw. This sits within Regulatory Operations so could give me additional connection to law in terms of working closely with regulatory issues and the firm's legal department. Although the office is fully English speaking and the job is entirely in English, my worry is whether the fact that it is based in Warsaw will be a big disadvantage when applying to law firms in London (i.e. the way it would be perceived by grad recruitment). It also is in middle/back office, unlike the second offer.</p><p></p><p>The second offer is in business development at a FAANG firm in London, where effectively I would work in sales/business consulting. This would provide me with more client contact and client focus in terms of managing and liaising with clients. I would effectively be on calls with clients every single day from the very start. I would also have the chance to launch my own projects. The advantage of this job is that it is based in London (so perhaps better viewed by recruitment) and at an innovative large tech firm. No legal aspect of the job though.</p><p></p><p>I am leading towards the first offer because it seems to me that it could be better perceived as both a 'brand' name and a law-related role by recruitment in the UK, but my main concern is that it is based in Warsaw and hence I am not sure how that fact will be perceived by grad rec. My other concern is that Operations sit within middle/back office, and although this means that I can pursue a position with some legal aspect to it, I am not sure if a front office sales role at FAANG wouldn't be perceived more favourable.</p><p></p><p>My last question is – would the answer differ based on the law firm? I am planning to apply to the large internationals (Baker McKenzie, DLA Piper, Dentons) and both Magic and Silver Circle. I will probably avoid mainly transactional M&A focused US-law firms. My dream is Mishcon de Reya – as a more 'quirky' of the bunch perhaps they would view the FAANG option as the better one because of the exposure to tech and innovation? Or would they rather have someone from a more 'traditional' firm like a top investment bank.</p><p></p><p>I would be extremely thankful for any insight you could provide!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jacobbb, post: 79019, member: 7690"] Hi everyone! I am posting this because I could really use your advice on which job I should choose for next year. I didn't secure a VS or a TC this year and I hope to re-apply to City law firms next year while working. I am thinking of choosing between the two based on which one (if either) could give me an edge in applications. The first is a New Analyst position at a top international investment bank (i.e. Goldman/J.P Morgan) based in Warsaw. This sits within Regulatory Operations so could give me additional connection to law in terms of working closely with regulatory issues and the firm's legal department. Although the office is fully English speaking and the job is entirely in English, my worry is whether the fact that it is based in Warsaw will be a big disadvantage when applying to law firms in London (i.e. the way it would be perceived by grad recruitment). It also is in middle/back office, unlike the second offer. The second offer is in business development at a FAANG firm in London, where effectively I would work in sales/business consulting. This would provide me with more client contact and client focus in terms of managing and liaising with clients. I would effectively be on calls with clients every single day from the very start. I would also have the chance to launch my own projects. The advantage of this job is that it is based in London (so perhaps better viewed by recruitment) and at an innovative large tech firm. No legal aspect of the job though. I am leading towards the first offer because it seems to me that it could be better perceived as both a 'brand' name and a law-related role by recruitment in the UK, but my main concern is that it is based in Warsaw and hence I am not sure how that fact will be perceived by grad rec. My other concern is that Operations sit within middle/back office, and although this means that I can pursue a position with some legal aspect to it, I am not sure if a front office sales role at FAANG wouldn't be perceived more favourable. My last question is – would the answer differ based on the law firm? I am planning to apply to the large internationals (Baker McKenzie, DLA Piper, Dentons) and both Magic and Silver Circle. I will probably avoid mainly transactional M&A focused US-law firms. My dream is Mishcon de Reya – as a more 'quirky' of the bunch perhaps they would view the FAANG option as the better one because of the exposure to tech and innovation? Or would they rather have someone from a more 'traditional' firm like a top investment bank. I would be extremely thankful for any insight you could provide! [/QUOTE]
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