Legal Department Procedures Manual

Summary

This precedent is a legal department's procedures manual that sets out the administration of the company's legal affairs, procedures for dealing with operational legal problems and frequently encountered operational legal problems. This precedent includes practical guidance and drafting notes. The long-term success of any legal department hinges mainly on the value its people bring to the team and the business it serves. The number one priority as general counsel and leader of the department should be to hire and retain good people. One needs to find lawyers and other legal staff who have the right combination of solid legal knowledge and experience, keen business acumen, strong communication skills and good team spirit. Once they are part of the team, the department needs to provide competitive salaries, appropriate roles, clear guidelines, regular coaching, reward and recognition, as well as opportunities for learning and career development. Thus, as part of planning, one will need ...