The British Academy for Training and Development offers a course on preparing legal advisors for those interested in acquiring significant skills in providing legal consultations, drafting legal memos, and writing and drafting contracts. The profession of a legal advisor plays a vital role in protecting the legal interests of institutions and companies. A legal advisor needs a broad set of skills and legal and administrative knowledge to provide accurate legal advice that aids in strategic decision-making. This course aims to prepare participants to become legal advisors capable of providing effective, high-quality legal advice, while applying practical skills to ensure legal compliance and achieve organizational goals.

Who should attend?

• ·       Lawyers wishing to transition into legal consultancy.
• ·       Professionals working in legal departments or general legal affairs in companies.
• ·       Law graduates aspiring to work as legal advisors in corporations.
• ·       Individuals interested in developing their skills in legal and administrative fields.
• ·       Employees responsible for legal departments in commercial companies.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• ·       Understand the role of a legal advisor in institutions and companies.
• ·       Deal with common legal issues such as contracts, intellectual property, and legal disputes.
• ·       Apply local and international laws and regulations in various legal fields.
• ·       Develop skills in drafting and reviewing contracts.
• ·       Provide strategic legal advice that supports management decisions.
• ·       Understand negotiation skills and dispute resolution through effective legal means.

·       Introduction to the Role of Legal Advisor:

o   Definition of a legal advisor and their role within an organization.

o   Relationship between the legal advisor and executive management.

o   Duties and responsibilities of a legal advisor in an organization.

·       Principles and Fundamentals of Commercial Law:

o   Types of commercial contracts: sales contracts, lease agreements, partnership contracts.

o   How to draft and review commercial contracts.

o   Intellectual property protection laws (trademarks, patents, copyrights).

·       Corporate Law and Legal Management:

o   Company formation: legal procedures for establishing commercial companies.

o   Rights and obligations of shareholders and management.

o   Resolving legal issues related to companies, such as the separation of directors and shareholders.

o   Preparing and managing board resolutions and documents.

·       Drafting and Reviewing Contracts:

o   Legal drafting of contracts: how to write clear and effective terms.

o   How to handle contract terms, party obligations, and performance timelines.

o   Analyzing and managing legal risks in contracts.

·       Dispute Resolution and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR):

o   Methods of dispute resolution: arbitration, mediation, and amicable settlement.

o   Negotiating deals and disputes: how a legal advisor can be an effective link between parties.

o   Developing legal strategies to resolve disputes between different parties.

·       Legal Liability and Data Protection:

o   Data protection and privacy laws (such as GDPR).

o   Legal responsibility of companies in protecting personal information.

o   Compliance with data protection laws at both local and international levels.

·       Legal and Professional Ethics:

o   Ethical principles in the practice of legal consultancy.

o   How to maintain professional confidentiality.

o   How to handle complex ethical situations in daily work.

·       Negotiation and Effective Communication Skills:

o   Basic negotiation skills from a legal perspective.

o   Negotiating contracts and legal terms.

o   Written and oral communication skills for legal advisors.

o   How to provide effective legal advice to company management.