In an era where legal and commercial changes are accelerating, managing legal affairs within institutions and companies has become a core task that contributes significantly to the success and sustainability of businesses. This role requires a blend of deep understanding of local and international laws and regulations, alongside advanced administrative skills for managing legal cases, dealing with risks, and ensuring legal compliance. Through this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively and efficiently manage legal affairs, whether in large or small companies.

The British Academy for Training and Development offers this course for those who wish to learn how to manage the legal department, interact with legal teams, handle contracts, manage risks, and resolve legal disputes in a strategic and thoughtful manner. The course also focuses on successful work strategies that help in building a secure and sustainable legal environment.

Who should attend?

• ·       Legal consultants: whether working within companies or as external consultants.
• ·       Legal affairs managers: in companies and institutions that require effective legal management.
• ·       Lawyers: who wish to develop their skills in legal affairs management at the administrative level.
• ·       Executive managers: especially those in roles such as CFOs, operations managers, and risk managers, who need a deep understanding of how legal aspects affect business strategy.
• ·       Legal experts in small and medium-sized companies: who wish to develop their skills in handling complex legal matters at the institutional level.

Knowledge and Benefits:

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

• ·       Understand the role of legal affairs in organizations and how it impacts company strategy.
• ·       Familiarize with the fundamental legal concepts that form the basis of business operations.
• ·       Learn how to plan and organize the legal department effectively.
• ·       Develop skills in drafting and negotiating legal contracts.
• ·       Understand how to manage contract-related risks and protect the company.
• ·       Best practices for managing legal cases within courts or through arbitration and mediation.
• ·       Learn how to proactively settle disputes and minimize legal conflicts.
• ·       Ensure compliance in all legal aspects of the business.
• ·       Utilize modern legal tools to improve work efficiency within the legal department.
• ·       Explore AI applications and modern software in case and contract management.
• ·       Develop leadership skills in managing legal teams and enhancing collaboration between departments.

Introduction to Legal Affairs:

·        Definition of legal affairs:

• The role of legal affairs in organizations.
• The difference between legal affairs and legal management.
• The importance of having a legal department within companies and institutions.

·        Managing Legal Relationships:

• Interaction with lawyers and legal consultants.
• Coordination with other departments within the organization (HR, finance, etc.).

Basic Legal Concepts:

• Key laws affecting business operations (contracts, intellectual property, commercial law, etc.).

Planning and Organizing Legal Affairs Management:

·        Strategic planning for the legal department:

• Setting legal objectives for the organization.
• Developing short- and long-term legal strategies.

·        Budgeting for the legal department:

• Identifying legal costs: lawyers, legal consultations, cases.
• Managing financial resources: prioritizing legal needs.

·        Organizing legal processes:

• Setting systems for filing legal cases.
• Facilitating document and contract review processes.
• Creating a legal database for the organization.

Contract Management and Legal Negotiations:

·        Importance of contracts in business:

• Common types of contracts (sales, supply, partnership, etc.).
• Essential contract elements (parties, terms, duration, penalties).

·        Legal negotiation skills:

• Negotiation strategies.
• Handling disputes during negotiations.
• Balancing the interests of all parties.

·        Managing legal risks associated with contracts:

• Identifying and analyzing legal risks in contracts.
• Risk mitigation measures.

Managing Legal Cases and Dispute Resolution:

·        Managing legal cases:

• Steps to prepare a case file.
• Collaborating with lawyers and external consultants.
• Using technology for case management (case management software).

·        Dispute resolution and settlement methods:

• Dispute resolution mechanisms (arbitration, mediation, negotiation).
• Managing judicial cases within the court system.
• The role of legal affairs in resolving disputes before reaching court.

·        Managing international legal cases:

• Legal challenges in international cases.
• International arbitration laws.
• Laws governing dealings between countries and international companies.

Compliance, Legislation, and Laws:

·        Legal compliance:

• Understanding and adhering to applicable legislation and laws.
• The organization’s responsibility in ensuring legal compliance.
• The role of legal affairs in ensuring internal compliance.

·        Labor laws:

• Employee rights.
• Local and international labor laws.
• Combating discrimination in the workplace.

·        Regulatory and supervisory laws:

• Corporate governance laws.
• Environmental protection laws.
• Data protection laws (GDPR, privacy protection laws).

Using Technology in Legal Affairs Management:

·        Digital tools for managing legal affairs:

• Contract and case management software.
• Cloud storage for legal data.
• Time tracking and billing tools for external consultants.

·        Artificial intelligence in legal affairs:

• Using AI to analyze legal documents.
• AI tools for searching legal databases.
• AI applications in dispute resolution and arbitration.

Leadership and Management Skills for Legal Teams:

·        Managing legal teams:

• Building and developing a professional legal team.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Managing diversity within legal teams.

·        Motivating the team and achieving high performance:

• Motivation techniques for lawyers and consultants.
• Efficient task delegation.
• Developing skills within the team.

·        Evaluating legal performance:

• Performance evaluation criteria for the legal team.
• Providing feedback and developing skills.