SRA Compliance for In-House Lawyers - Understanding Your Professional Duties

Introduction

This webinar provides practical guidance for solicitors working in-house. Drawing on the latest SRA guidance, the session explores the unique professional obligations of in-house lawyers, focusing on independence, identifying the client, and managing conflicts, confidentiality, and privilege.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will help delegates to:

• Understand how SRA Principles apply to in-house practice
• Be able to identify the client in complex organisational structures
• Recognise and manage conflicts of interest
• Protect confidentiality and privilege in a corporate environment
• Know how to escalate concerns when employer instructions conflict with professional obligations