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Board Advisory Skills for In-House Counsel Training Course
Sector:
Corporate Legal – Leadership
Technical Focus Area:
Legal Strategy & Leadership
Modular Syllabus
About the Course
This course provides practical training in board advisory skills, covering how in-house counsel prepare for and support board and committee meetings effectively. It is designed for in-house lawyers who regularly interact with or advise the board.
Participants examine board paper preparation, meeting conduct, and governance advisory practices, building the practical skills needed to support board decision-making credibly and efficiently. Case examples illustrate effective and ineffective board advisory practices.
Learning Milestones
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Prepare clear, decision-ready board papers.
- Support board and committee meeting conduct.
- Advise the board on governance and legal risk matters.
- Communicate complex legal issues clearly to directors.
- Manage board confidentiality and conflict considerations.
- Build credibility as a trusted board advisor.
Professional Audience
This course is ideal for in-house counsel who support board and committee work, including:
- In-house counsel
- Company secretaries
- Legal counsel supporting governance functions
- Deputy general counsel
- Legal professionals preparing for board-facing roles
Board Advisory Fundamentals
- Role of in-house counsel in board support
- Board and committee structure overview
- Legal versus governance advisory distinctions
- Building credibility with the board
- Common board advisory pitfalls
Course Dates & Prices
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