Managing People in a Legal Business

Author: Jill Andrew
Publisher: Law Society Publishing
ISBN: 9781853288043
Published In: November 2010
Format: Paperback , 240 pages
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With the advent of Alternative Business Structures (ABSs) expected in the near future, there is likely to be intensified competition in both the recruitment and retention of legal talent.

Managing People in a Legal Business contains invaluable guidance for law firms aiming for effectiveness and efficiency from their staff. Leading employment lawyers and management experts combine to provide comprehensive advice for both established firms and new entrants to the market.

The book examines both legal and broader managerial issues, placing both firmly in the context of the modern legal business. The book also covers:

recruitment
leadership and talent development
employment law framework and essential polices and procedures
internal dispute resolution options and post termination restraints
discrimination law issues
managing for performance, coaching and mentoring
health and safety legislation and the management of employee health.

The book combines expert legal commentary and wider management advice to help your firm to ensure best practice in the recruitment, development, retention and management of staff.

1. The legislative framework;
2. Recruitment issues;
3. Delivering business outcomes;
4. Essential policies and procedures;
5. Discrimination issues;
6. Developing talent;
7. Managing health;
8. Leadership in law firms;
9. Resolving disputes;
10. Post-termination restraints.

Jill Andrew is a partner at London based Marriott Harrison solicitors. She has practised exclusively in all aspects of employment law for nearly 30 years, acting for a wide range of clients from multinational plcs to high profile individuals. She is regularly quoted in the national media and is a contributor to the second edition of the Practice Management Handbook (Law Society, 2009).

"Jill Andrew succeeds brilliantly with comprehensive advice which guides both the uninitiated and the experienced practitioner."

Phillip Taylor, Richmond Green Chambers