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In-house Lawyers' Risk and Compliance Questions and Answers

In-house Lawyers' Risk and Compliance Questions and Answers

Author: Tracey Calvert
Publisher: Law Society Publishing
ISBN: 9781784462314
Published In: April 2024
Format: Paperback , 176 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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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.

Part 1 – The in-house lawyer’s relationship with the SRA and other external stakeholders
1. Relationship with the SRA and other external stakeholders 2. Practice rights – solicitors, registered European lawyers and registered foreign lawyers

Part 2 – Regulatory and ethical duties
3. SRA standards and regulations – an overview 4. SRA principles 5. Conflicts of interest, confidentiality and disclosure 6. Undertakings 7. Duties to treat others fairly 8. Equality, diversity and inclusion 9. Duties to the court 10. Introductions, referrals and separate businesses

Part 3 – The in-house lawyer’s relationship with their employer
11. Relationship with the employer 12. Professional duties and client considerations 13. Supervision

Part 4 – Other considerations
14. Other considerations