The British Academy for Training and Development offers this training program in “Integrated Systems and Strategies in Legal Affairs”, based on the importance of developing legal systems within organizations and enhancing the efficiency of legal affairs departments in addressing emerging regulatory and legislative challenges.

The program focuses on building a comprehensive understanding of institutional legal systems and developing participants’ capabilities in drafting internal regulations, formulating effective legal policies, and managing relationships with regulatory and judicial authorities in a manner that strengthens sound legal practices within the organization.

The program also highlights modern strategies for legal risk management and the assessment of the legal impact of administrative and contractual decisions, with an emphasis on integration between legal affairs and other departments to support governance and regulatory compliance.

Who Should Attend?

• Directors and managers of legal affairs departments in public and private organizations.

• Legal advisors and legal assistants.

• Compliance officers and legal governance professionals.

• In-house lawyers working in companies and large enterprises.

Knowledge and Benefits:

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

• Enhance their integrated understanding of the legal structure within organizations.

• Develop skills in building and implementing institutional legal policies and regulations.

• Manage legal and contractual risks effectively.

• Interact professionally with the legislative and regulatory environment.

• Strengthen integration between legal affairs and other departments to achieve compliance.

• Concept and Importance of Institutional Legal Systems

  • Definition of the organization’s internal legal system.

  • Relationship between legal systems and corporate governance structures.

  • Organizational models for legal affairs in modern institutions.

• Legal Structures in Companies and Institutions

  • Organization of the legal affairs department.

  • Distribution of roles and responsibilities within the legal team.

  • Linking legal functions with the organization’s operational activities.

• Planning Institutional Legal Strategies

  • Elements of an effective legal strategy.

  • Analysis of the internal and external legal environment.

  • Defining legal priorities within the institutional work plan.

• Drafting Internal Regulations and Legal Policies

  • Legal principles for drafting internal regulations.

  • Structuring institutional policies from a legal perspective.

  • Reviewing and updating legal policies to ensure compliance.

• Legal Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance

  • Concept and types of legal risks.

  • Establishing systems for monitoring and addressing risks.

  • Tools for promoting a culture of compliance within the organization.

• Contract Management and Legal Negotiation

  • The contract lifecycle from preparation to closure.

  • Legal negotiation skills and clause drafting.

  • Protecting the organization from contractual gaps and liabilities.

• Relationship with Regulatory and Judicial Authorities

  • Approaches to dealing with supervisory and regulatory bodies.

  • Preparing reports and responding to official legal inquiries.

  • Managing legal cases and disputes involving the organization.

• Internal Investigations and the Legal Role

  • The role of the legal department in institutional investigations.

  • Legal procedures for internal investigations.

  • Legal documentation and protection of evidence and information.

• Digital Transformation in Legal Affairs

  • Use of technology in managing legal files and records.

  • Electronic systems for tracking cases and contracts.

  • Applications of artificial intelligence in legal work.

• Building Integration Between Legal Affairs and Other Departments

  • The role of the legal department in supporting operational units.

  • Mechanisms for providing institutional legal advice and opinions.

  • Enhancing legal awareness across the organization.