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In-House Tip: Prioritise Clear Communication
3 min • 10 Mar 25

"Clarity in communication isn’t just a skill—it’s a strategic advantage for in-house lawyers." – Matthew Glynn (Managing Director, GLS Group)
Make Clear Communication A Priority For Your In-House Team
Clear, concise communication can make or break your effectiveness in-house. Are your emails and advice always actionable?
Here’s why clear communication matters:
◼️ Faster Decisions: Clear communication helps stakeholders make quick, informed decisions without back-and-forth.
◼️ Reduced Risk: Precise legal advice minimizes misunderstandings and mitigates legal risks.
◼️ Improved Relationships: Clear, respectful communication fosters trust and positive working relationships.
◼️ Time Efficiency: Well-structured emails and documents save time for both you and your colleagues.
◼️ Stronger Influence: Communicating clearly boosts your credibility and influence within the organization.
◼️ Better Collaboration: Clear messaging encourages open dialogue and effective teamwork across departments.
◼️ Crisis Clarity: In high-pressure situations, clear instructions are critical for swift, accurate action.
◼️ Enhanced Reputation: Being known for clear communication enhances your professional reputation.
◼️ Legal Precision: Precise language is essential in legal work—vague advice can lead to costly errors.
◼️ Client Satisfaction: Internal clients appreciate straightforward guidance they can easily apply.
If you want to stand out in-house—master the art of clear communication.
Conclusion
Remember: The best in-house lawyers make complex legal matters simple for everyone else.
Clear communications can be achieved in both the written and oral forms. Upgrading the quality of your team’s written communications is easy.
Consider downloading our templates that intuitively guide your teams ability to prepare clear and concise instructions / projects briefs.
We have a whole range of standard matter management templates available for you to access instantly. Just check out the solutions on the right.
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