About

Moving to Atotech and the German market in June 2019 following an extremely successful career in the United States and Switzerland with notable roles at Weatherford, PSC and Air Liquide, Josh M. McMorrow now takes on a wide-ranging role with a direct report to the CEO. When discussing the unique qualities that make for a successful general counsel or legal head in his industry, McMorrow replied, ‘First, the ability to identify the issues that add the most value to the company and organise cross-functional teams to address those issues using a project management approach. Second, the ability to quickly switch gears between topics, jurisdictions and issues, and provide proactive legal advice that gives the business the assurance that the legal team is “go-to” resource instead of a blocking department’. For aspiring in-house lawyers, McMorrow advises a policy of conscientiousness and empathy: ’Seek new experiences that are outside your comfort zone. For example, if you have a transactional background, find a way to get involved in managing litigation or volunteer to participate in a compliance investigation. It might be painful at first, but you will need to bring the full array of skills to the job as general counsel. Also, treat everyone with kindness and respect throughout your career. You never know where the next reference or referral will come from. People remember leaders that make everyone feel like an important part of the overall team’.