LEGAL SERVICES

Scope Note:
The function of providing legal services to the organisation. Includes the interpretation and provision of advice to the organisation regarding legal matters, the drawing up of legal agreements and the handling of legal action and disputes. Also includes legal advice received from in-house consultants and external sources.

See STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT - LEGISLATION for the formulation and amendment of legislation which provides the legislative basis for the organisation.

Tip: The relevant keyword and COMPLIANCE may be used for compliance with legislation that has an impact on the operations of a particular area, eg. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (OH&S) - COMPLIANCE - Name of Legislation.
Narrower:
ADVICE
AGREEMENTS
CLAIMS
COMMITTEES
COMPLIANCE
CONTRACTING_OUT
INFRINGEMENTS
INQUIRIES
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
LITIGATION
MEETINGS
PLANNING
POLICY
PROCEDURES
REPORTING
REVIEWING
SUBMISSIONS
TENDERING