Best practices and legal implications for in-house lawyers
The shift to, and acceptance of, remote work has transformed the legal profession, especially for in-house lawyers who serve as critical legal and business advisors to their organizations. While remote work offers flexibility and efficiency, it also presents a number of challenges including those relating to compliance, confidentiality, and fostering collaboration. While there is movement to pull employees back into the office, most companies have settled on a hybrid model, partly remote and partly in-office.
This applies to the legal department too. Consequentially, it seems like remote work is here to stay for the foreseeable future. Here are some best practices for in-house lawyers adapting to remote work.
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Remote work can create a sense of detachment from the business and the rest of the legal department. As a result, it is important for in-house lawyers to take steps to establish a strong virtual presence to remain visible and engaged.
To start, in-house counsel should schedule regular check-ins with key stakeholders (within the business and the legal department) to maintain...
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