Contract Management & Legal Drafting: Mastering Agreements Event, 19.May.2025

Course Description

This intensive 5-day course covers the essential aspects of contract management and legal drafting. Participants will learn to negotiate deals, draft robust agreements, and manage contract performance effectively. The course provides practical insights into legal drafting techniques and contract management best practices across various industries.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the key principles of contract negotiation and drafting
• Develop skills to create clear, concise, and legally sound agreements
• Learn effective contract management techniques throughout the contract lifecycle
• Gain practical knowledge in dispute resolution and contract enforcement
• Acquire strategies for risk assessment and mitigation in contractual relationships

Course Modules

Day 1: Fundamentals of Contract Management

• Introduction to contract law and principles
• Contract formation and essential elements
• Types of contracts and their applications
• Contract lifecycle management overview

Day 2: Negotiation Strategies and Techniques

• Preparing for contract negotiations
• Effective communication in negotiations
• Handling difficult negotiation scenarios
• Documenting negotiation outcomes

Day 3: Legal Drafting Essentials

• Structure and organization of contracts
• Drafting clear and unambiguous clauses
• Common contract terms and conditions
• Legal writing techniques for non-lawyers

Day 4: Contract Performance and Risk Management

• Monitoring contract performance
• Identifying and mitigating contractual risks
• Change management and contract modifications
• Termination and exit strategies

Day 5: Dispute Resolution and Contract Enforcement

• Identifying and addressing contract breaches
• Alternative dispute resolution methods
• Litigation strategies and considerations
• Enforcing contractual rights and remedies

Practical Wins for Participants

• Ability to draft clear and enforceable contracts
• Enhanced negotiation skills for better deal outcomes
• Improved contract management efficiency and risk mitigation
• Confidence in handling contract disputes and enforcement issues