In-house lawyers typically find themselves in a unique position. Those who have shifted to in-house work from private practice often discover that their role now focuses more on business advisory rather than technical legal matters. This shift in mindset requires in-house lawyers to understand their business’s needs, key operations, and external environment. Essentially, as an in-house lawyer, you need to be commercially aware.
This course will explore key business dynamics and explain how different elements are interconnected. It will also provide insights into key business terminology, how to discuss commercial transactions, and how to identify where to locate key sources of information.
Through easy-to-read chapters, this course will provide you with the essential tools you need to develop commercial awareness, helping you to understand how to tailor your skillset to your specific business, role and industry.
