General counsels are at an inflection point, according to the findings of a new EY Law study. No longer just guardians of compliance, they’re emerging as drivers of business transformation.  However as their roles expand fresh challenges emerge as they navigate geopolitical tensions, rapid technological change and increasingly complex regulatory demands, while managing tight budgets, talent retention, and stretched resources. The EY study, which distilled insights from 30 Irish general counsels across sectors including financial services, healthcare, technology, and advanced manufacturing, paints a picture of a legal community grappling with high expectations. While 90 per cent of in-house legal departments…

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