Making Legal Advice Count: A Practical Guide for In-House Lawyers

Introduction

Providing accurate legal advice is only part of the role of an effective in-house lawyer. The way advice is communicated can determine whether it is understood, trusted and acted upon.

Unlike lawyers in private practice, in-house lawyers work alongside colleagues who are balancing commercial opportunities, operational pressures and competing priorities. To be effective, legal advice must not only identify risks but also provide practical guidance that helps the business move forward.

This practical, bitesize webinar explores straightforward techniques for presenting legal advice in a clear, concise and commercially focused way. You will learn how to tailor your communication to different stakeholders, avoid common pitfalls and ensure their advice supports informed decision-making across the organisation.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Understanding what makes legal advice effective in an in-house environment
• Translating legal risk into business relevant advice
• Tailoring your communication to different stakeholders and decision makers
• Practical techniques for presenting advice clearly, concisely and commercially
• Common communication pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Encouraging informed business decisions through effective legal communication to influence business outcomes