The British Academy for Training and Development presents this training program in Legal Affairs Management Skills, carefully designed to equip participants with the practical expertise required to manage legal affairs within organizations with efficiency and professionalism.

This program aims to strengthen participants’ analytical and organizational abilities in handling diverse legal matters, enabling them to prepare and draft legal documents, official contracts, and follow up on cases and disputes within approved regulatory frameworks.

The program also focuses on building a comprehensive understanding of the legal department’s role in safeguarding the organization’s interests, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and promoting a culture of legal governance and institutional commitment. Through this program, participants will gain strategic insight into managing legal risks, improving legal processes, and supporting decision-makers in achieving organizational goals with a balanced approach that combines legal rigor with administrative flexibility.

Who Should Attend?

• Legal advisors and legal affairs managers in public and private institutions.

• Lawyers seeking to advance their administrative and organizational skills within legal departments.

• Employees working in legal departments across companies and government entities.

• Administrators and executives who deal with legal aspects in their daily operations.

Knowledge and Benefits:

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

• Develop the ability to manage and organize legal affairs within institutions professionally.

• Strengthen skills in drafting legal memoranda and official contracts.

• Understand the foundations and procedures of legal follow-up before judicial and regulatory bodies.

• Acquire skills in legal planning and managing potential legal risks.

• Apply best practices in legal governance and institutional compliance.

• General Framework of the Legal Department

  • The concept of the legal department and its role in supporting institutional decision-making.

  • Differences between the legal department and other departments within the organization.

  • Core principles for organizing internal legal work.

• Administrative Organization of the Legal Department

  • Defining roles and responsibilities within the legal division.

  • Developing organizational structures suited to the nature of operations.

  • Enhancing coordination and communication mechanisms with executive departments.

• Legislative and Regulatory Framework in Institutions

  • The legal environment influencing the work of legal departments.

  • Relationship between national laws and internal regulations.

  • Importance of monitoring legal updates to ensure compliance.

• Managing Legal Files and Documents

  • Methods for storing and organizing legal documents.

  • Building integrated legal databases.

  • Confidentiality policies and protection of sensitive legal information.

• Precise Legal Drafting Skills

  • Key principles of professional legal writing.

  • Using legal terminology accurately and clearly.

  • Avoiding ambiguity and confusion in legal texts.

• Drafting Contracts and Agreements

  • Essential components of legal contracts.

  • Reviewing and auditing contracts to protect the rights of all parties.

  • Addressing common errors in drafting legal clauses.

• Managing Legal Disputes and Litigation

  • Procedures for resolving disputes inside and outside the court.

  • Preparing case files and legal pleadings.

  • Coordinating with external law firms for efficient case follow-up.

• Legal Risk Management

  • Concept and types of legal risks.

  • Tools for analyzing and assessing legal risks.

  • Developing preventive plans to reduce risks before they occur.

• Legal Governance and Institutional Compliance

  • Concept of legal governance and its role in transparency and accountability.

  • Relationship between governance and compliance with laws and regulations.

  • Developing compliance policies and internal oversight mechanisms.

• Strategic Planning for the Legal Department

  • Preparing annual plans and operational objectives for the legal department.

  • Key performance indicators to measure legal department efficiency.

  • Developing legal teams and building institutional capabilities.