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Jul 14
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Big Law to Big Tech: Scaling Legal for H...

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About this episode

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Jonathan Keen.

Jonathan is the Senior Director of Legal, International at Figma, a leading collaborative design tool for building meaningful products. With over 12 years of experience as an in-house lawyer for high-growth businesses, he provides legal advice on strategic initiatives.

He is also a Member of the Global Legal and International Leadership Teams at Figma. Jonathan has been recognised in the Lawyer Hot 100, Legal Business GC Powerlist and the British Legal Awards. 

So why should you be listening in? 

You can hear Rob and Jonathan discussing:

- Jonathan Moving from Private Practice to In-House Legal Roles

- Figma’s International Growth and Success

- Legal Team Empowerment and Motivation

- The Importance of Continuous Improvement in Tech Company Culture

- Career Advice and Key Recommendations from Jonathan
Connect with Jonathan here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-keen-6748a9143/

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