Senior Legal Counsel Interview Preparation Guide - FAANG-Standard Rigor
Legal Counsel
Senior
8 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
This guide is based on general FAANG interview practices and may not reflect specific company procedures.
Senior Legal Counsel positions at top-tier organizations typically involve 8 interview rounds spanning 4-8 weeks. The interview process assesses technical legal expertise, strategic business thinking, leadership capability, risk management acumen, professional ethics, and cultural alignment. Rounds progress from initial screening through deep technical assessments to leadership evaluation and final hiring decision. Each round builds on prior interviews to create a comprehensive evaluation of candidate capabilities at the senior level.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screen
20 min3 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Senior Legal Leader Phone Screen
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Legal Case Study & Scenario Analysis
60 min5 focus topicscase study
4
Leadership, Strategy & Influence
50 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
5
Risk Management, Compliance & Governance Deep Dive
50 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Business Acumen, Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Situational Judgment & Professional Ethics
45 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
8
Hiring Manager Conversation & Overall Fit
50 min3 focus topicsbehavioral
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