Executive Programme

The Evolving Role of Legal Officers in Public and Private Organisations

Equip yourself with modern skills and strategies to navigate new demands and grow your personal and professional capacities.

Date:

Thursday, August 13th, 2026

Time:

9am

Venue:

CIAPS Auditorium

Attendance:

Physical or Online
I have not seen an organisation where Legal Officers cannot do and give more than they are currently doing.
Anthony Kila
Institute Director
CIAPS

Overview

In today’s fast-changing corporate landscape, legal officers are no longer just gatekeepers for compliance and contracts. They are now strategic advisors, risk managers, and key players in corporate governance.

This intensive one-day workshop, organised by the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS), with the theme The Evolving Role of Legal Officers in Public and Private Organisations, will explore the expanded responsibilities and evolving expectations of legal professionals working within corporate environments. It aims to equip new and experienced legal officers in commonwealth countries and beyond with modern skills and strategies to navigate new demands and grow their personal and professional capacities.

Learning Outcome

Participants will

  • Understand emerging trends shaping corporate legal practice
  • Learn to align legal strategy with business objectives
  • Explore ethical leadership and regulatory expectations
  • Build skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Network with experienced legal professionals and business leaders
  • Receive a CIAPS Certificate of Participation

Who is this programme for?

The programme is ideal for:

  • Corporate Legal Officers
  • In-House Counsel
  • Company Secretaries
  • Heads of Legal and Compliance
  • Legal Advisors in the public or private sector
  • Lawyers transitioning into corporate roles
  • Senior Management and HR professionals
Registration Fee
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Per Delegate
Programme Fee
£250
Per Delegate
WPCS 1.3.3
Payment Details
Applicable Discounts

Discount available for group booking

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Workshop Highlights

Participants will explore:

  • The shift from Legal Advisor to Strategic Partner for Success
  • Strategies for contributing to business growth for Legal Officers
  • Modern Techniques for Proactively Managing Legal Risk
  • Strategies for Strengthening Corporate Governance and Compliance Frameworks
  • Techniques for effectively communicating legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
  • Leveraging technology in legal operations

Faculty

Programmes at CIAPS go far beyond the basic transmission of skills and theories; these offerings provide applicable lessons in the classroom that can be implemented successfully within your organisation.

Each programme is designed and led by carefully selected experts and leading authorities in their respective fields.

Our aim in selecting them is to offer you the opportunity to acquire a fresh perspective on global operations from our groundbreaking curriculum, world-renowned faculty, and accomplished group of elite peers worldwide.

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