ISCO Occupation Group 2619.5 Legal Consultant
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Legal Consultant: Legal consultants advise a varied array of clients ranging from business, individuals, up to legal firms. They provide legal advisory outside courtrooms in relation to legal affairs which depend on the nature of the client. They advise in matters such as merging of multinationals, housing purchase, modification of contracts and its implications. They help clients in general to abide by the regulations and avoid committing illegal acts.
Essential Skills
- Identify Clients' Needs
- Legal Terminology
- Analyse Enforceability
- Provide Legal Advice
- Protect Client Interests
- Compile Legal Documents
- Interpret Law
- Use Consulting Techniques
- Ensure Law Application
- Advise On Legal Decisions
Optional Skills
- Manage Contracts
- Apply Technical Communication Skills
- Observe Confidentiality
- Legal Research
- Mergers And Acquisitions
- Respond To Enquiries
- Consult With Business Clients
- Manage Contract Disputes
- Business Law
- Analyse Internal Factors Of Companies
- Court Procedures
- Moderate In Negotiations
- Civil Law
- Analyse Legal Evidence
- Present Legal Arguments
- Negotiate In Legal Cases
- Real Estate Market
- Corporate Law
- Contract Law
- Legal Case Management
Alternative Names
- Business Law Consultant
- Legal Advisor
- City Legal Adviser
- Legal Adviser
- City Legal Advisor
- Legal Nurse Consultant
