Beyond the Title: S1 E5 | In conversation with S.Saji Kumar, Legal Consultant, e2E Rail

This week at Beyond the Title, we deep-dive into conversations with our legal consultant, S.Saji Kumar. During the interview, we touched base on how a civil engineer by choice became a lawyer, changing the course of his career. He takes us through some heartfelt moments while also talking about the changing scenario for law practitioners from a business perspective.

If you are practicing law, a leader, a student or someone who lives knowing how a leader maneuvers his/ her career trajectory, do watch the interview.

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00:00 - Start
00:11- Introduction
00:30 - What drew you to law & what has kept you passionate over these years?
01:54 - In your opinion, how would you define a good legal judgement?
02:24 - How would you navigate the space of ethically vs legally right?
02:49 - How do you simplify complex legal risks for non-legal stakeholders?
03:54 - In the next 5 years, what trends will reshape a corporate legal function?
05:16 - How do you coach your team in building legal expertise & business empathy?
07:10 - One leadership lesson you've learned the hard way
08:31 - If it were not for the law, what would you be doing?
10:01 - One book that has shaped your thought process?
11:21 - Key takeaway from the book
14:11 - How do you unwind at the end of the day?
15:00 - One non-negotiable principle you follow in your practice?
15:48 - What mandate skills should lawyers have today?
17:07 - One piece of advice for future leaders
19:07 - Any part of your job that would shock people?
20:20 - How has your journey with E2E Rail been so far?

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