Creating a strategy for the in-house legal team / Managing the Function on 17/02/2026
Creating a strategy for the in-house legal team
In this article, we suggest a framework for creating a legal strategy and consider 10 important things to think about.
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An initiative for you and by you.
This is a space where in-house lawyers (you) can submit questions to each other in relation to the role of the in-house lawyer, to help with career growth and development. Learn more.
17Feb 2026
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The Work Couch Podcast from RPC
The Work Couch is an insightful and engaging employment law podcast produced by law firm RPC
05Feb 2026
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Webinar report: Articulating and communicating your legal function’s strategy
We were delighted to welcome Helen Hannan Evans and Paul Clarke, Partners at brand consultancy, The Listening People, to present a webinar dedicated to this topic
03Feb 2026
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Webinar report: Identifying hard ‘benefits’ from transforming in-house legal operations
Tom Fleuriot is collaborating with CLL to present a three-part webinar series looking at return on investment (ROI) for in-house legal functions. The first event examined the value of laser focusing on projects that make the biggest impact.
26Feb 2026
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The 'dark side' of personality – What makes (and breaks) lawyers as leaders
Join Caroline Egan, former Barrister and now a Business Psychologist and Executive Coach for an insightful session exploring how the ‘dark side’ of personality traits - those behaviours that emerge under pressure - can influence the effectiveness of lawyers as leaders.
03Mar 2026
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ROI: Honest costs of transforming in-house legal operations
Join Tom Fleuriot for the second part of his webinar series on ROI, with focus on how to anticipate, model, and communicate the real costs behind legal transformation projects.
10Mar 2026
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Spotlight on Dawn Raids – what do in-house legal need to know?
This webinar will equip you with the essential knowledge to understand what dawn raids involve, why they occur, and how to prepare effectively in advance.
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