It goes without saying that as a corporate lawyer, you are expected to demonstrate ‘commercial awareness’. There are various ways to develop and hone this – many that you can set in motion before you ever get in front of a client (and will help give you a competitive edge), and others to think about once you have secured that coveted training contract.
Ultimately, being a commercially aware lawyer is about understanding what keeps clients up at night – what motivates them and drives their business.
