Description
Corporate lawyers provide legal consulting services and representation to corporations and organisations. They give advice on matters relating to taxes, legal rights and patents, international trade, trademarks, and legal financial issues arising from operating a business.
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Theoretical Knowledge
legal researchprivate lawlegal terminologycorporate lawlegal case managementcourt proceduresjoint venturesroad transport legislationcompetition lawsubsidiary operationsICT security legislationintellectual property lawfinancial statementsemployment lawsecuritiesenvironmental legislationmedia lawpharmaceutical legislationpublic auction proceduresurban planning lawproperty lawEuropean vehicle type-approval legislationstate aid regulationsrailway lawsocial security lawanti-dumping lawlegislation in agriculturemaritime lawair transport lawtax legislationinternational tradefood legislationinsolvency lawcontract lawcommercial lawcopyright legislationhealth care legislationinternational lawmergers and acquisitions
Practical Skills
analyse legal enforceabilityprotect client interestsuse consulting techniquesinterpret lawpresent arguments persuasivelynegotiate lawyer's feeconsult with business clientsprovide legal advicedevelop professional networkanalyse legal evidenceobserve confidentialityrespond to enquiriesidentify clients' needspresent legal argumentscompile legal documentsdetect financial crimemoderate in negotiationsadvise on participation in financial marketsrepresent clients in courtsmanage contractsanalyse internal factors of companiesprovide legal advice on investmentsnegotiate in legal casesassess financial viabilityinterpret financial statementstrace financial transactionsmanage contract disputes