cost management
The process of planning, monitoring and adjusting the expenses and revenues of a business in order to achieve cost efficiency and capability.
Legal service managers oversee the general management of a legal service office. They not only strive for the highest efficiency and effectiveness when delivering legal services and advice, but they also coordinate a team of legally trained professionals. They manage different profiles of clients and adjust the legall services to their needs.
Competences and skills
39 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competenceslegal department processes
The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the legal department within an organisation such as patents, legal cases, and legal compliance.
Cross-sector
3 competenceslegal case management
The procedures of a legal case from opening to closing, such as the documentation that needs to be prepared and handled, the people involved in different stages of the case, and the requirements that need to be met before the case can be closed.
legal terminology
The special terms and phrases used in the field of law.
strategic planning
The elements defining the foundation and core of an organisation such as its mission, vision, values, and objectives.
Essential skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesadvise on drafting policies
Provide specific knowledge and relevant considerations (e.g. financial, legal, strategic) on matters which should be considered when drafting policies.
manage data for legal matters
Collect, organise and prepare data for analysis and review during investigation, regulatory filings and other legal processes.
supervise legal case procedures
Supervise the procedures conducted during or after a legal case to ensure that everything occurred compliant with legal regulations, that the case is finished before closing, and to verify whether no mistakes have been made and all necessary steps were undertaken during the progression of the case from start to closing.
Cross-sector
11 competencesadvise on legal decisions
Advise judges, or other officials in legal decision-making positions, on which decision would be right, compliant with the law and with moral considerations, or most advantageous for the adviser's client, in a specific case.
advise on legal services
Provide legal advice to clients based on their needs in terms of legal services and the specialisation of the professional or legal firm.
comply with legal regulations
Ensure you are properly informed of the legal regulations that govern a specific activity and adhere to its rules, policies and laws.
liaise with managers
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
make strategic business decisions
Analyse business information and consult directors for decision making purposes in a varied array of aspects affecting the prospect, productivity and sustainable operation of a company. Consider the options and alternatives to a challenge and make sound rational decisions based on analysis and experience.
manage a team
Ensure clear and effective channels of communication across all departments within the organisation and support functions, both internally and externally ensuring that the team is aware of the standards and objectives of the department/business unit. Implement the disciplinary and grievance procedures as required ensuring that a fair and consistent approach to managing performance is consistently achieved. Assist in the recruitment process and manage, train and motivate employees to achieve/exceed their potential using effective performance management techniques. Encourage and develop a team ethic amongst all employees.
manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
motivate employees
Communicate with employees in order to ensure that their personal ambitions are in line with the business goals, and that they work to meet them.
provide legal advice
Provide advice to clients in order to ensure that their actions are compliant with the law, as well as most beneficial for their situation and specific case, such as providing information, documentation, or advice on the course of action for a client should they want to take legal action or legal action is taken against them.
revise legal documents
Read and interpret legal documents and proofs about happenings in relation with the legal case.
write work-related reports
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.
Optional knowledge 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceprivate law
The subfield of law that studies the legal framework that regulates the relationships between individuals as well as between individuals and the government in a country. It includes property law and trust, family law, contract law and the law of tort. In some legal systems, it is referred as common law.
Cross-sector
7 competencesbusiness law
The field of law concerned with the trade and commerce activities of businesses and private persons and their legal interactions. This relates to numerous legal disciplines, including tax and employment law.
civil law
The legal rules and their applications used in disputes between different parties.
consumer law
The area of law that regulates the relationship between consumer and businesses providing goods or services, including consumer protection and regulations on irregular business practices.
corporate law
The legal rules that govern how corporate stakeholders (such as shareholders, employees, directors, consumers, etc) interact with one another, and the responsibilities corporations have to their stakeholders.
intellectual property law
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
mergers and acquisitions
The process of joining together separate companies and relatively equal in size, and the purchase of a smaller company by a bigger one. The financial deals, the legal implications, and the consolidation of financial records and statements at the end of the fiscal year.
tax legislation
Tax legislation applicable to a specific area of specialisation, such as import tax, government tax, etc.
Optional skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesadvice on security risk management
Provide advice on security risk management policies and prevention strategies and their implementation, being aware of the different kinds of security risks a specific organisation faces.
monitor policy proposals
Monitor documentation and processes which deal with proposals of new policies and methods of implementation to identify any problems and inspect their compliance with legislation.
negotiate settlements
Negotiate with insurance companies and insurance claimants in order to facilitate agreement on a settlement which the insurance company has to provide for the claimant, such as covering repair costs for damages, taking into account the appraisal reports and the coverage assessment.
Cross-sector
9 competencesadvise on financial matters
Consult, advise, and propose solutions with regards to financial management such as acquiring new assets, incurring in investments, and tax efficiency methods.
advise on tax policy
Advise on changes in tax policies and procedures, and the implementation of new policies on a national and local level.
assist with litigation matters
Provide assistance with the management of litigation matters, including document collection and investigation.
manage tender processes
Organise the process of writing and designing proposals or bids for tenders.
negotiate in legal cases
Negotiate on the client's behalf during the treatment of a legal case in order to obtain the most beneficial outcome for the client, and to ensure that all decisions are compliant with legal regulations.
negotiate lawyer's fee
Negotiate compensation for legal services in or out of court, such as hourly or flat-rate fees, with clients.
prioritise requests
Prioritise incidents and requests reported by customers or clients. Respond professionaly and in a timely fashion.
provide legal advice on investments
Provide advice to organisations on the legal procedures, drafting of the contracts, and tax efficiency operations involved in corporate investments and their legal repercussions.
use communication techniques
Apply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.