Ep.44/ Breaking the Boundaries: From In-House Lawyer to Entrepreneur
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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Career Confidence Podcast! In this week's interview, we chat to Sarah Ouis, ex-lawyer turned entrepreneur. Sarah's story began with relatable LinkedIn posts about her experiences as an in-house counsel and gained traction with her visually engaging content. As an experienced legal design consultant and visual legal design coach, Sarah helps legal teams and service providers transform their delivery of legal services using legal design. In this episode, we delve into Sarah's career journey, her decision to leave the in-house world, and her venture into the tech space. Join us as we dive into her insights and lessons learned along the way.
Sarah's Journey from In-House Counsel to Entrepreneur
Sarah is a French-qualified lawyer who built her career in the UK, shares her experience working in-house for seven years. Starting as part of a legal team, she eventually became the head of legal for a high-growth organisation. However, the demanding nature of her role led her to experience burnout, which prompted her to reassess her career path. Sarah describes the trigger that made her realise she wanted a change and how she discovered her passion for content creation on LinkedIn.
Discovering Entrepreneurship
Through creating relatable content on LinkedIn, Sarah began attracting attention from both legal professionals and individuals seeking content creation services. This realisation opened her eyes to the possibility of monetizing her skills and expertise. Sarah reflects on the moment she recognized the value of her content and the demand for her services. She shares her transition from content creation services to social media coaching, helping others enhance their online presence and achieve their goals.
Embracing New Opportunities in the Tech Space
Sarah explains how she made the decision to step away from the traditional in-house career path and venture into the legal tech space. She discusses her role at Contractpodai, a legal technology company specialising in contract lifecycle management (CLM). Sarah's entrepreneurial spirit and passion for legal design have fueled her drive to improve the usability and accessibility of legal information across various mediums.
Lessons Learned and Future Possibilities
Throughout her journey, Sarah has learned valuable lessons and made insightful discoveries. She shares her experiences of overcoming burnout, finding her happy place through content creation, and leveraging social media to connect with like-minded professionals. Sarah emphasises that law graduates are no longer limited to traditional career paths and encourages listeners to explore the endless possibilities available in today's evolving legal landscape.
Wrap Up
Sarah’s entrepreneurial journey serves as an inspiration to lawyers who aspire to create something of their own and think outside the box. Through her expertise in legal design and her ability to engage audiences through social media, Sarah has paved her own path and found fulfilment in helping others. We hope this interview sparks your imagination and motivates you to embrace new opportunities in your own career. Tune in to the full episode for an epic conversation with Sarah!