Certificate in In-House Legal Skills

Explore drafting four core commercial contracts—NDAs, service agreements, employment contracts, and vendor agreements—covering definitions, obligations, payment terms, IP, confidentiality, liability, and dispute resolution to translate business intent into enforceable terms.

Explore how in-house counsel balance commercial versus legal trade-offs during negotiations, enabling deals by risk-aware decisions on indemnity, liability, and termination.

Navigate the incorporation process from choosing an entity type to drafting documents and obtaining the certificate of incorporation. Explore entity types, licenses, tax ids, and post-incorporation compliance and governance considerations.

Draft and maintain MOA, AOA, board resolutions, notices, and minutes to support governance and compliance. File with the registrar and apply ordinary and special resolutions for major changes.

Explore board structure, key committees, and director roles, with emphasis on fiduciary duties, independence, and governance across India and global frameworks.

Define and implement a robust compliance calendar to track Companies Act, POSH, labour laws, and data protection obligations. Assign ownership, set reminders, and support audits.

Navigate termination, misconduct, and exit policies with fair process and legal compliance under Indian law, covering show cause, domestic inquiry, types of termination, and exit documentation.

Ensure compliance with provident fund, ESI, gratuity, and the Shops and Establishments Act by meeting mandatory registrations, filings, and contributions for Indian employers.

Explore how licensing agreements monetize IP, defining rights, scope, territory, and fees, while examining financial models, negotiation strategies, and real-world case studies for in-house counsel.

Determine when to litigate by weighing legal and business considerations, including alternatives to litigation, a litigation readiness checklist, and a decision framework with case studies.