*Principal Associate (PA)/ Managing Associate/ Counsel (7 years)* *As a lawyer with 7+ years of experience, you can progress to the role of Principal Associate. At this level, you would be responsible for:* 👉 Managing key transactions and clients independently 👉 Acquiring and retaining clients 👉 Leading teams of junior and senior associates 👉 Making hiring decisions, fostering team growth and driving business development 👉 Assisting partners in high value matters and strategic decision making *If you can build and retain a solid client base, you'll likely find yourself moving to a partner level much faster.*