DOWNLOADABLE | From Lawyer to Leader: The Mid-Career In House Lawyer's Guide to Strategic Career Growth
A Guide for the lawyer who’s no longer new but not done growing.
You’ve built credibility. You deliver. But something’s shifted. The feedback has slowed, the next step feels vague and you’re ready to evolve from steady operator to strategic leader without losing yourself in the process.
Who It’s For
This Guide is for you if you’ve:
Hit that mid-career plateau and want to get unstuck
Built trust and competence but crave more influence and direction
Wondered how to lead people or projects and not just manage files
Felt invisible, under-recognised or uncertain what “progress” looks like now
Wanted growth that feels sustainable and not another sprint to burnout
What You’ll Get
Inside From Lawyer to Leader, you’ll find stories, frameworks and practical tools drawn from real in house experience.
You’ll learn how to:
Redefine success and recalibrate your career goals
Build credibility and visibility across your organisation
Lead with empathy, influence and strategic thinking
Manage reputation through change and transition
Use technology (including AI) to free up time for higher-value work
Includes:
180+ pages across 24+ chapters
20+ reflection prompts and ready-to-use templates
One-on-One Meeting Template, Delegation Planner and Scripts for Tough Conversations
Case study on AI-assisted workflow and a “Skills to Future-Proof Your Career” table
Why I Wrote This
When I reached mid-career, I realised the rules had changed. The path wasn’t linear anymore and there was no clear promotion ladder or feedback loop. I had to learn how to lead without waiting for a title and how to grow without burning out.
This Guide captures everything I wish someone had handed me back then. It’s a roadmap for lawyers ready to lead with clarity, confidence and purpose.
What’s Inside
Part 1: Recalibrating Your Career Lens: redefining success, confidence and direction
Part 2: Levelling Up in Your Role: team leadership, influence, politics and visibility
Part 3: Expanding Your Career Pathways: GC tracks, portfolio careers, consulting
Part 4: Crafting Your Game Plan: development planning, setbacks and pivots
Appendix: Tools, checklists and conversation prompts
Ethics + Credibility
Okay, this isn’t all about theory. Every insight that I share comes from lived in house experience. You won’t find buzzwords or empty promises here, only clear and actionable strategies that work in the real world, from an award winning in house lawyer who has lived and breathed this work for well over 12 years.
Format
Instant digital download (PDF, mobile friendly)
Read it cover to cover or dip into chapters as needed
Includes all worksheets and templates in one place
Investment
AUD 59 one-time purchase, lifetime access
FAQ
Q: Who is this Guide best suited for?
✨ Mid-career in house lawyers (typically 5 – 15 years PAE) who’ve mastered delivery and want to grow their influence, leadership and strategic impact.
Q: Is it only for in house lawyers?
✨ It’s written through the in house lens, but senior associates, special counsel and legal ops professionals will find it equally valuable.
Q: How is it different from The New to In House Survival Guide?
✨ New to In House helps early-career lawyers find their footing during their first year in house. From Lawyer to Leader helps you build your next chapter as all about visibility, leadership and strategic influence.
Q: Does it apply outside Australia?
✨ Yes. While I wrote it through an Australian lens, the frameworks, templates and scripts are universal. The ideas around leadership, communication and reputation management translate globally whether you’re in London, Singapore, Toronto or Wellington.
Q: Can I use it even if I’m not leading a team yet?
✨ Yes, in fact you probably should. Leadership starts before you get the title. This Guide shows you how to build credibility, manage relationships and position yourself for the next step.
Q: How long does it take to go through?
✨ You can read it over a weekend then come back to the reflection prompts and tools as your career evolves.
Q: Is this guide relevant for government lawyers too?
✨ Yes. The leadership, visibility and career strategy principles apply across sectors: private, public and not-for-profit. Many readers in government roles use this guide to navigate acting positions, lead teams for the first time and influence in complex stakeholder environments.
Get your copy of From Lawyer to Leader today
Start leading your career with clarity, confidence and purpose.
Mel
💖
A Guide for the lawyer who’s no longer new but not done growing.
You’ve built credibility. You deliver. But something’s shifted. The feedback has slowed, the next step feels vague and you’re ready to evolve from steady operator to strategic leader without losing yourself in the process.
Who It’s For
This Guide is for you if you’ve:
Hit that mid-career plateau and want to get unstuck
Built trust and competence but crave more influence and direction
Wondered how to lead people or projects and not just manage files
Felt invisible, under-recognised or uncertain what “progress” looks like now
Wanted growth that feels sustainable and not another sprint to burnout
What You’ll Get
Inside From Lawyer to Leader, you’ll find stories, frameworks and practical tools drawn from real in house experience.
You’ll learn how to:
Redefine success and recalibrate your career goals
Build credibility and visibility across your organisation
Lead with empathy, influence and strategic thinking
Manage reputation through change and transition
Use technology (including AI) to free up time for higher-value work
Includes:
180+ pages across 24+ chapters
20+ reflection prompts and ready-to-use templates
One-on-One Meeting Template, Delegation Planner and Scripts for Tough Conversations
Case study on AI-assisted workflow and a “Skills to Future-Proof Your Career” table
Why I Wrote This
When I reached mid-career, I realised the rules had changed. The path wasn’t linear anymore and there was no clear promotion ladder or feedback loop. I had to learn how to lead without waiting for a title and how to grow without burning out.
This Guide captures everything I wish someone had handed me back then. It’s a roadmap for lawyers ready to lead with clarity, confidence and purpose.
What’s Inside
Part 1: Recalibrating Your Career Lens: redefining success, confidence and direction
Part 2: Levelling Up in Your Role: team leadership, influence, politics and visibility
Part 3: Expanding Your Career Pathways: GC tracks, portfolio careers, consulting
Part 4: Crafting Your Game Plan: development planning, setbacks and pivots
Appendix: Tools, checklists and conversation prompts
Ethics + Credibility
Okay, this isn’t all about theory. Every insight that I share comes from lived in house experience. You won’t find buzzwords or empty promises here, only clear and actionable strategies that work in the real world, from an award winning in house lawyer who has lived and breathed this work for well over 12 years.
Format
Instant digital download (PDF, mobile friendly)
Read it cover to cover or dip into chapters as needed
Includes all worksheets and templates in one place
Investment
AUD 59 one-time purchase, lifetime access
FAQ
Q: Who is this Guide best suited for?
✨ Mid-career in house lawyers (typically 5 – 15 years PAE) who’ve mastered delivery and want to grow their influence, leadership and strategic impact.
Q: Is it only for in house lawyers?
✨ It’s written through the in house lens, but senior associates, special counsel and legal ops professionals will find it equally valuable.
Q: How is it different from The New to In House Survival Guide?
✨ New to In House helps early-career lawyers find their footing during their first year in house. From Lawyer to Leader helps you build your next chapter as all about visibility, leadership and strategic influence.
Q: Does it apply outside Australia?
✨ Yes. While I wrote it through an Australian lens, the frameworks, templates and scripts are universal. The ideas around leadership, communication and reputation management translate globally whether you’re in London, Singapore, Toronto or Wellington.
Q: Can I use it even if I’m not leading a team yet?
✨ Yes, in fact you probably should. Leadership starts before you get the title. This Guide shows you how to build credibility, manage relationships and position yourself for the next step.
Q: How long does it take to go through?
✨ You can read it over a weekend then come back to the reflection prompts and tools as your career evolves.
Q: Is this guide relevant for government lawyers too?
✨ Yes. The leadership, visibility and career strategy principles apply across sectors: private, public and not-for-profit. Many readers in government roles use this guide to navigate acting positions, lead teams for the first time and influence in complex stakeholder environments.
Get your copy of From Lawyer to Leader today
Start leading your career with clarity, confidence and purpose.
Mel
💖
