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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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The Law Society has updated its guidance on ethical organisational culture. The revised guide reinforces the solicitor’s influence on culture through...
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The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) announced the development of a Model Complaints Resolution Procedure (MCRP) designed to standardise first-tier complaint...
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has launched a consultation on its 2025/26 Business Plan, proposing a £16.3m budget increase to £86.5m. The...
Latest In-house Advisor Practice Notes
The Getting the Deal Through guide to Arbitration in Brazil is presented in a Q&A format, updated annually. Current issue May 2019.1. Is your...
It is important for the in-house legal department to have a clear and communicated structure in place for performance management, which aims...
This Practice Note highlights key legal and regulatory changes that affect or will affect in-house lawyers in 2026 and beyond. The tracker has a UK...
In-house lawyers are increasingly being asked to do more with less, often with little or no administrative support. This Practice Note provides...
This Practice Note provides a high-level practical guide for in-house lawyers looking to improve their efficiency and workflow through use of GenAI....
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Introduction to the sales and commercial department
Introduction to the sales and commercial departmentOverview of the sales and/or commercial departmentThe sales or commercial team is typically the...
In-house lawyers—Performance appraisal and personal development (blank template)
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An introduction to corporate governance for in-house lawyers
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Developing your commercial awareness/business acumen
Developing your commercial awareness/business acumenThis Practice Note provides practical guidance and tips for in-house lawyers on developing and...
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
How to be a legal business person—practical tipsThis Practice Note considers practical steps in-house lawyers can take to help develop and build...
SRA Competencies self—assessment template—Legal Counsel
SRA Competencies self—assessment template—Legal CounselThis Precedent can be used to help solicitors record their self-assessment under the SRA...
Internal communications plan
Internal communications plan1ObjectivesProvide a summary of your key objectives here.For example:To comply with the requirements of the Bribery Act...
Associated legal terms
Collection agreement
‘Collection agreement’ is an agreement between the producer and financiers of a film with a collection agent who is appointed to collect the proceeds of the exploitation of the film and distribute them to the financiers, the producer and other beneficiaries in accordance with the agreement. A collection agent is often appointed because they offer physical continuity in cases where the production company may not have individuals dedicated to running its day-to-day business. The collection agent is responsible for ensuring that distributors account for and pay the producer’s share of the distribution revenues.
Fixed assets
Assets of a company such as buildings and machinery which are regularly used over a long period of time for the purpose of generating profits.
Simultaneous publication
A work qualifies for copyright protection if it was first published in the UK or in another country specified by CDPA 1988. It frequently happens that a work is published in two or more countries at approximately the same time, one good for copyright purposes and the other not. Accordingly, CDPA 1988 provides that a publication in the UK or other qualifying country shall be treated as first publication even though it was previously published elsewhere, provided the earlier publication was within the previous 30 days.
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