legal consultant

Legal consultants advise a varied array of clients ranging from business, individuals, up to legal firms. They provide legal advisory outside courtrooms in relation to legal affairs which depend on the nature of the client. They advise in matters such as merging of multinationals, housing purchase, modification of contracts and its implications. They help clients in general to abide by the regulations and avoid committing illegal acts.

Alternative Labels

business law consultant

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legal nurse consultant

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

advise on legal decisions analyse legal enforceability compile legal documents ensure law application identify clients' needs interpret law protect client interests provide legal advice use consulting techniques

Essential Knowledge

legal terminology

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse internal factors of companies analyse legal evidence apply technical communication skills consult with business clients manage contract disputes manage contracts moderate in negotiations negotiate in legal cases observe confidentiality present legal arguments respond to enquiries

Optional Knowledge

European Structural and Investment Funds regulations business law civil law contract law corporate law court procedures legal case management legal research maritime law mergers and acquisitions procurement legislation real estate market state aid regulations

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/31854d78-3615-43a4-aa3a-c597ecb20ceb

Status

released

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