In-house Lawyers' Risk and Compliance Questions and Answers

Through a series of questions and answers, this book will assist solicitors employed by non-solicitor employers to understand and manage their regulatory and ethical duties. It provides expert advice on some of the most common issues that are likely to arise for the in-house lawyer.

Key areas covered include:

• the relationship with their employer, SRA and other external stakeholders
• professional ethics
• conflicts of interest
• practice rights for solicitors, RELs and RFLs
• confidentiality
• the SRA Standards and Regulations
• providing services to the public
• data protection
• client care, and
• duties to the court

Each question and answer provides a clear description of the area, detailing numerous helpful resources and sharing valuable compliance tips. This book is an essential companion for all in-house solicitors. Written in an accessible style, it can be dipped into as required, read cover to cover or used as a basis for training.