CORPORATE LAWYER

 CORPORATE LAWYER

 

Role of corporate lawyer :

§ As an advisor, a representative of any organisation, private or public for the board of directors to help them make firm and legally correct administrative decisions.

§ Keeping the board of directors informed regarding their legal responsibilities.

§ Involve a strong administration within the firm to ensure that the company operates within the law.

§ Guarantee the corporation’s transactions are continuously in compliance with rules and regulations.

§ Advise the business avoid legal risks and violations, negotiate and bargain on behalf of clients, and represent the corporation should a lawsuit arise.

§ Preparing legal documents for court proceedings

§ Designing and governing the corporation’s policy regarding legal matters

§ Writing and revising contracts

§ Overseeing mergers or acquisitions

§ Giving legal advice on business transactions

§ Evaluating new business partnerships

§ A corporate lawyer has an initial meeting with clients so that both parties can determine whether the relationship would be beneficial.

§ If the parties agree to work together, the client may be asked to sign a retainer agreement, which is a contract that outlines the attorney/client relationship.