A Template for a Legal Sub-Function Overview and Development Plan
Last updated: [date]
Goals
- Deliver timely, excellent, delightful advice;
- Deliver timely, excellent, delightful work product; and
- Create an efficient legal sub-function to operate at scale.
Areas of Ownership
- Client: [Sub-Function] owns the relationship between Legal and [name of internal client (e.g., Product, Comms, Marketing Analytics, etc.)]
Skills Development
List of External Mentors
Infrastructure
- Ticketing system:
- End-of-week updates:
- GDrives and folders:
- Google groups:
- Slack channels:
- FAQs, Guides, and Playbooks:
Best Practices for Working with [Client name]
What Needs Review Before it Goes to a Client or Opposing Counsel
Client Response Time Expectations
Monthly Infrastructure and Skills Developments
For review on [date]
Function
- [TBD]
Personal Skills Development
- [TBD]
Holding Place for Potential Future Projects
- [Item 1]
- [Item 2]