Legal
Corporate & Commercial Law skills assessment
Commercial lawyers help businesses transact, grow and manage risk. This scorecard covers contract drafting, due diligence, negotiation, regulatory knowledge and commercial judgement.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 7 starting levels
The 12 Corporate & Commercial Law skills you can score
These are the default Corporate & Commercial Law skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every team member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Contract Drafting
Drafts clear, enforceable contracts that reflect the client's commercial intent.
Contract Review and Risk Spotting
Reviews agreements and identifies risks, gaps and unusual terms.
Due Diligence
Conducts organised due diligence and reports the material findings clearly.
Corporate Governance Knowledge
Understands company law, directors' duties and governance requirements.
Transaction Management
Coordinates deal documents, checklists and timelines through to completion.
Negotiation
Negotiates terms effectively while protecting the client's position and the relationship.
Regulatory Awareness
Understands relevant regulation across competition, consumer and financial laws.
Commercial Awareness
Understands the client's business, industry and objectives.
Client Relationship Management
Builds trust and gives practical, timely advice.
Attention to Detail
Proofreads carefully so documents are accurate and consistent.
Legal Technology Use
Uses precedent, drafting and contract tools efficiently.
Business Development Awareness
Contributes to client development and networking.
Levels included with Corporate & Commercial Law
Corporate & Commercial Law starts with 7 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Seniority Level” for legal, so team members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Law Graduate
- Paralegal
- Junior Lawyer
- Lawyer
- Senior Associate
- Special Counsel
- Partner
How Corporate & Commercial Law works in SkillScorer
Score
Each team member in a practice group is scored on the Corporate & Commercial Law skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank team members, compare two side by side, or compare your practice groups against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Corporate & Commercial Law skills need attention. Reports also follow each senior associate's practice group.
Corporate & Commercial Law scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Corporate & Commercial Law scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Corporate & Commercial Law scorecard covers 12 skills: Contract Drafting, Contract Review and Risk Spotting, Due Diligence, Corporate Governance Knowledge, Transaction Management, Negotiation, Regulatory Awareness, Commercial Awareness, Client Relationship Management, Attention to Detail, Legal Technology Use and Business Development Awareness. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are team members scored in Corporate & Commercial Law?
Every team member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one practice group and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Corporate & Commercial Law?
Corporate & Commercial Law starts with these levels (called “Seniority Level” in the app): Law Graduate, Paralegal, Junior Lawyer, Lawyer, Senior Associate, Special Counsel and Partner. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Corporate & Commercial Law skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In legal the app talks about team members, practice groups and senior associates, and you can change any of those words too.
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