What has been the number one challenge that has impacted you over the past year?

The greatest challenge has been reconciling complex applicable legal frameworks with the agility and pace required to conduct business activities.

Do you have an example of a time when you have come up with an innovation that improved how your legal team works that did not result in a large expense?

A lot can be accomplished in the knowledge management field, using standard, readily available IT tools, such as storage cloud solutions – and at little cost.

What would you say are the unique qualities required to be successful as an in-house lawyer in your industry?

In my opinion, the most important quality to possess as an in-house lawyer is business acumen. This is because in-house lawyers are supposed to ensure compliance with applicable legal frameworks without hindering the conduct of business operations.