Best Practices in Managing an In-House Legal Department

Abstract

This paper discusses certain best practices in the management of an in-house legal department. Topics covered herewith include the structuring of the legal department within an organisation, managing the legal department as a business and leading the legal team effectively. Since the methodology of managing a legal department and leading its team much depends on the structure of the department and the organisation it belongs to, this paper delves into the different practical nuances required to achieve the optimal result for all parties involved.