Who is the legal counselor?
A legal expert or consultant is a person who has complete and up-to-date information on legal and criminal matters, and people can consult a consultant in their legal problems and issues, which include all transactions and contracts, family and criminal issues, etc. Take the necessary advice and guidance and get the necessary information about every law and regulation.
There is another term called legal representative. A legal representative is a law graduate who is employed in a company or government organization and has worked for that organization for more than two years. In this case, without having a lawyer's license, he can appear as a legal representative in the lawsuits of that company or organization and play the role of a lawyer to some extent. As mentioned, the legal representative must have qualifications that are not necessary for the legal advisor. Another important difference between these two persons is that the legal advisor can be present as the company's lawyer in lawsuits if he has a license; While the legal representative does not need a license and can participate in the court only by presenting a letter of introduction from the relevant company or organization.
In what areas are the legal advisers operate?
1- Contracts:
Regarding the contracts where the company where the legal consultant works is one of the parties, the legal consultant conducts the necessary investigations and expresses important points.
Also, sometimes this person is responsible for preparing contract drafts, and sometimes in some companies, contracts will be finalized only with the approval and signature of the legal advisor.
2- Claims:
During the course of their activity, companies may be involved in various lawsuits in which they either play the role of the plaintiff (the one who filed the lawsuit) or the role of the defendant (the person against whom the lawsuit is filed).
Sometimes, instead of entering into a contract with a lawyer for these lawsuits, companies use their legal advisors to either prepare and compile the necessary bills or, if they have a lawyer's license, act as the company's lawyer themselves. be.
3- Research and Guidance:
Sometimes doing research is one of the duties of a legal consultant. These things are done to manage the related company or solve its problems. For this purpose, the legal consultant first conducts legal studies related to the subject under study and then presents a report or suggestions in that regard. Sometimes, the research conducted especially in government bodies can lead to the proposal of a new legal bill or change and interpretation of existing laws.
What are the features of the best legal counselor?
1- Familiarity and complete mastery of all laws related to legal issues:
The legal advisor must have deep knowledge and complete mastery of commercial laws and laws, laws and regulations governing brands and trademarks and industrial plans and their application methods, regulations governing company registration and its changes, etc.
2- High speaking power and the ability to convince people;
One of the characteristics that distinguish a good legal advisor from other advisors in this field is the power of words and persuasive ability, which is of great importance.
3- Responsibility and compassion:
A lawyer, expert and consultant in the field of law has a civil responsibility towards the client, and a good legal consultant is a person who is compassionate and responsible.
4- Able to simplify legal issues:
Simplifying legal issues is an art that is achieved as a result of experience and awareness of updated laws and regulations, and it differentiates a good consultant from other consultants.
5- Compliance with justice and fairness:
Justice, fairness and non-judgement are important characteristics of a legal advisor.
6- High decision-making power:
Making the right decision and being clear on legal grounds is one of the characteristics that a good legal advisor should have and act on.
7- Bold and brave:
Courage, boldness and adherence to ethics while being gentle are the characteristics of a good legal advisor.
8- Honesty and commitment:
Adherence and correctness are prominent features that a legal consultant must include in his work agenda and act on it.
9- Experienced and knowledgeable:
A good legal advisor must have enough experience in the basics and legal rules and regulations and have enough skills to implement them.
10- Reliable:
Credibility and trustworthiness are among the characteristics that distinguish a good legal consultant from other consultants and will make him successful in consulting.
