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The Law Society Rejected Juno Legal. Now It’s Growing FAST!

Feb 9, 2025
51:54

Helen Mackay, founder ofJuno Legal, joins us to talk about why she built a different kind of law firm. After working in-house for Nestlé and Novartis in London and later leading IPOs as a General Counsel in New Zealand, Helen saw firsthand that traditional law firms weren’t designed for lawyers who wanted flexibility. So, she built one that was.

Juno Legal has grown from three lawyers to 33, offering senior in-house legal talent at a fraction of the cost of large firms, while giving lawyers the ability to work on their terms.

We cover:

  • Helen’s career journey from in-house lawyer to General Counsel to founder
  • The realities of leading an IPO while raising a family
  • Why 30% of lawyers in New Zealand now work in-house
  • How Juno provides businesses with expert in-house counsel exactly when they need it
  • What makes a great Juno lawyer—and why the right client fit is just as important
  • How Helen built a firm where lawyers can do great work and be happy

If you’re interested in how legal careers are evolving, this episode breaks down what’s driving the shift to alternative legal careers, why businesses are rethinking how they access legal talent, and how lawyers can build careers on their terms, without sacrificing ambition or balance.


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