Our Africa WIN Podcast Series shines a spotlight on a number of experienced senior in-house lawyers with a responsibility for Africa as they share their career tips, challenges and milestones on topics from the changing role of the GC in Africa; how to structure legal teams for success; recruiting and retaining talent within the legal function and the use of technology as the driver of innovation and change to the move from private practice to in-house.

In this episode, in-house lawyers Shalin Punn, GC and Wairimu Karago, Legal Counsel at the Children's Investment Fund Foundation share their learnings around a pivotal question: Is it better to establish legal teams in every country or focus on building a robust central team? The discussion covers crucial aspects, including:
Team Composition: Exploring the right mix of expertise and diversity.
Optimal Size Determination: Balancing efficiency and agility.
Hybrid Team Challenges: Navigating complexities across locations.
Cultural Engagement: Sustaining team spirit in virtual settings.

Our Africa WIN Podcast Series shines a spotlight on a number of experienced senior in-house lawyers with a responsibility for Africa as they share their career tips, challenges and milestones on topics from the changing role of the GC in Africa; how to structure legal teams for success; recruiting and retaining talent within the legal function and the use of technology as the driver of innovation and change to the move from private practice to in-house.
In this episode, in-house lawyers Shalin Punn, GC and Wairimu Karago, Legal Counsel at the Children's Investment Fund Foundation share their learnings around a pivotal question: Is it better to establish legal teams in every country or focus on building a robust central team? The discussion covers crucial aspects, including:
<ul>
<li>Team Composition: Exploring the right mix of expertise and diversity.</li>
<li>Optimal Size Determination: Balancing efficiency and agility.</li>
<li>Hybrid Team Challenges: Navigating complexities across locations.</li>
<li>Cultural Engagement: Sustaining team spirit in virtual settings.</li>
</ul>

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