Job-hunting during a recession can be a discouraging and miserable experience, but every economic downturn has the potential to create career opportunities for those with the right skill-sets and a little bit of luck. In-house counsel are no exception.

GC Mid-Atlantic recently talked with some corporate counsel who found their current jobs during (and despite) the recent recession, along with other counsel in the know. We’ve pinpointed seven factors that may just help you land your next in-house job — along with the lessons you can learn from them and implement in your own job search.

Getting In by Having an ‘In’