Necessary skills for Legal Counsel: skills and requirements
General requirements of a Legal Counsel
• Bachelor's degree in Law required, Master's degree or Juris Doctor preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a legal department or law firm
• Knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and intellectual property law
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines
Skills and Behaviours for a Legal Counsel
Commercial Law
Commercial Law
Contract management
Contract Management
Contract Terms
Dispute resolution
Lawsuits
Litigations
Mediation
Intellectual Property (IP)
Licensing
Patents
Trademarks
Labor and Employment Law
Employment Law
Employment contracts
Legal Assistance
Due Diligence
Legal Research
Legal writing
Policy & Compliance Management
Company Policies
Legal Compliance
Collaboration & Teamwork
Involving others in making decisions that affect them
Planning and organizing
Goal setting, planning and priorization
Managing Stakeholders
Taking timely actions to ensure obligations are met
Problem solving
Identifying and anticipating problems
Making fact based decisions to solve problems
Working with others to solve problems
Self awareness & Self Management
Maintaining Integrity and Accountability