RLIT0000535
RLITO000535
fff -@ I ea Filed Fee Fy allt be eae Alt} tb
V4 Introduction Key findings Conclusion Practical help and guid) OQ f in X
In-house
solicitors
thematic
review
Executive summary
{ORT ll AD SSM T ed fe aerted UT Tee ed AH AP ffl
RLIT0000535
RLITO000535
fff -@ I ea Filed Fee Fy allt be eae Alt} tb
14 Introduction Key findings Conclusion Practical help and guid: f in X
Background
Helping organisations to behave legally, fairly and ethically
In-house solicitors are one of the fastest growing sectors in the profession and
across a wide range of organisations. These range from multi-national corporations
and government departments to high-street businesses, charities, educational
establishments and local health authorities, O O O
This important, influential, and diverse part of the profession plays a key role in
helping organisations to behave legally, fairly and ethically. ofa
General Counsel, in particular, is an important leadership role in organisations. The
role often combines both trusted adviser and business partner and helps to drive 34 500+
the strategic dit of isatic i in-t it jit ’
gic direction of organisations, This provides in-house solicitors with even
greater opportunities for influence but also presents more challenges. in-house solicitors
Our review showed that most in-house solicitors felt positive about their role in
organisations and also felt that their legal function was valued, However, solicitors
also highlighted significant political and economic pressures, increasing workloads
and challenges in retaining and recruiting talent.
For these reasons, without adequate safeguards and systems, in-house teams may an
struggle to manage conflicting duties and ethical and regulatory risks, They must, a8
therefore, carefully consider how they can deliver organisational objectives while tige
maintaining independence. a A LJ
working in
6,000+
organisations
What we did
Ske T pfAllL AL SQA TT + ee alate ll? Tepe ed be Abe ‘eft
RLIT0000535
RLITO000535
ffir I ea Fea TSU Fge Fil alt beheaded b= ab
14 Introduction Key findings Conclusion Practical help and guid: f in X
* 1,200+ survey responses from in-house solicitors.
* 20 interviews with in-house solicitors across public and
private sector organisations.
* Met with stakeholders in the in-house sector.
{otk 1 emt! AL SST see ated UT Te et AH AP Ort
RLIT0000535
RLITO000535
ffi -@ I oa Fila NGF Fy allt beh eee [lett ob
14 Introduction Key findings Conclusion Practical help and guid: f in X
(ote Tepe A MART Tf ete lettied lt A a SAE AP {ffl