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As an In-house lawyer, you have to cover more ground than most. Today, you need to be an expert on data protection. Tomorrow, it could be employment contracts. And it’s not just a case of knowing the law. You need to have a nose for the commercial
side of things, too.
Risk management
Managing legal risk is a key expectation of in-house lawyers. Boards increasingly expect them to proactively involve themselves in the organisation’s formal risk management processes. We help you manage legal risk.
Training for your business
This Precedent anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) presentation is a training aid to introduce your staff to the Bribery Act 2010. Easily train them on your own internal anti-bribery and corruption policies and procedures.
Key skills
Gain insight into your company’s finance and accounting. We’ll describe the format financial accounting information is presented, and give you the why and how that information’s used to determine business goals.
Cover all bases
As an In-house lawyer, you have to cover more ground than most. Today, you need to be an expert on data protection. Tomorrow, it could be employment contracts. And it’s not just a case of knowing the law. You need to have a nose for the commercial side of
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Richard Martin
Alice Collins
Jessica Hardern
Will Morris
Ben Shillito
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Latest In-house Advisor Practice Notes
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Business strategy for in-house lawyers—external environmentBusinesses need to make strategic choices on an informed basis. This Practice Note sets out...
How to use the competency frameworkThis Practice Note discusses the value of implementing a competency framework and sets out seven different ways in...
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Introduction to the sales and commercial department
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Developing your commercial awareness/business acumen
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Job Description—Chief Operating Officer
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In-house lawyers—Drafting an appraisal form
In-house lawyers—Drafting an appraisal formThis Practice Note provides guidance on drafting a competency based appraisal form. For examples, see the...
ESG for in-house lawyers—the basics
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Stakeholder mapping
Stakeholder mappingTo gain a better understanding of your business and to play a key role in its success, it is vital for the legal department to know...
Internal communications—formulating an internal communications plan
Internal communications—formulating an internal communications planHaving in place a well thought-out and accessible structure on internal...
Tracker & horizon scanning resources for in-house lawyers
Tracker & horizon scanning resources for in-house lawyersThis Practice Note provides a brief overview of and links to a wide selection of case law...
Writing a business case
Writing a business caseIf you have been tasked with preparing a business case, you should already be aware of the purpose of the business case, why it...
Formal presentations
Formal presentationsFormal presentations strike fear in to the heart of many, but there are a whole host of things you can do to make things easier....
Critical thinking and problem solving
Critical thinking and problem solvingFixing issues or problems in the workplace is everyone’s responsibility. It is important to proactively identify...
Giving and receiving feedback
Giving and receiving feedbackMost of us would say that if we are doing something wrong we would want someone to tell us, but few people truly...
How to be a legal business person—practical tips
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SRA Competencies self—assessment template—Legal Counsel
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Internal communications plan
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Associated legal terms
Accounting reference date
When a company is incorporated, it will usually have an accounting reference date that is the last day of the month in which the anniversary of its incorporation falls. Directors can change the accounting reference date by filing an appropriate form with the Registrar of Companies. It marks the end of the annual accounting period and is also known as the balance sheet date.
Film cutters
An individual responsible for assembling film material from unedited video clips.
The Format Recognition and Protection Association
An international format industry association dedicated to the protection and promotion of formats. Its members include format creators, producers, distributors, broadcasters and organisations with a commercial interest in the format business.
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