ATS CV Template for Corporate Lawyers — In-House Counsel Optimised Guide

Lead with a targeted summary that states you are an in-house corporate-lawyer focused on commercial contracting, corporate governance, and regulated compliance. Include your sector and scope early—for example, “technology group with 3 subsidiaries across the UK/EU” or “financial services scale-up supporting product and procurement.” Demonstrate you can run the contract lifecycle by naming practical tools such as contract clause libraries, e-signature workflows, and a legal matter system like NetDocuments or iManage. Add a KPI-style metric such as “reduced fallback positions by 20%” or “improved contract turnaround time by 15%” so the ATS has measurable evidence alongside keywords.

Describe governance work in operational terms, not only legal duties. For example, mention preparation of board packs and committee minutes using an internal governance calendar, and coordinate filings and documentation for AGM and statutory registers in line with UK company law. Include examples of how you advise directors and stakeholders on approvals, resolutions, and authority checks, particularly when implementing corporate changes such as share issuances or restructures. If applicable, reference tools such as Diligent Boards, BoardPaq, or a structured document management system to show you handle audit-ready records and version control.

Show competence across contracting types relevant to your sector, such as MSAs, SaaS agreements, distribution terms, DPAs, and subcontractor agreements. Explain your drafting and negotiation approach: e.g., using a clause playbook, risk tiering, and fallback positions to balance business speed with legal protection. For GDPR, include concrete activities like drafting controller/processor terms in DPAs, overseeing data subject request workflows, supporting DPIA coordination, and advising on international data transfers with SCCs or UK IDTA language. Where possible, reference metrics such as “completed 60+ DPAs/quarter” and tools such as contract management platforms or e-signature systems (DocuSign) to evidence consistent delivery.

Include employment law support as an in-house function that partners with HR, operations, and managers on investigations, restructures, and disciplinary processes. Cite practical deliverables such as settlement agreements, template updates, policy reviews, and advice on employment risks arising from commercial activity. If you have litigation exposure, keep it factual and outcome-oriented: for example, employment tribunal claims, shareholder disputes, or contract-related disputes handled through a triage and escalation process. Mention matter tracking and document workflows through systems such as NetDocuments/ iManage and state any KPI such as “managed 5 matters/year with consistent reporting to Finance and the executive team.”