Listen "Frances Coats on why you should look beyond 'sexy' roles in the law"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law, Scott Brown speaks to Frances Coats. Frances began her career as a Corporate M&A Lawyer in private practice (in both London and UAE) with time spent in leading US law firms White & Case and Latham and Watkins before moving to the Magic Circle firm Clifford Chance. She now works as Group General Counsel at International Insurance company, Howden Group HoldingsFrances shares the three lessons she has learned in law including:Say ‘YES’ to opportunity!Look beyond the ‘sexy’ industries. Fascinating and fulfilling legal roles can exist in all areas of society.When recruiting hire people better than you, then look after them.Presented by Scott Brown of Heriot Brown Legal Recruitment.Follow Heriot Brown:Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
More episodes of the podcast Lessons I Learned in Law
Defining Legal’s Value: James Sullivan on Leadership, Risk and Reinvention in the Crypto Era
30/10/2025
Over-Communicate and Find a Way: Doug McClure on Legal Leadership in Defence at Northrop Grumman
17/07/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.