[ Legal – Corporate Courses ]
Legal English – engage as an equal in international law. Technical legal language: contract work, negotiations, compliance and regulation. Precise communication in meetings, written language in plain English, robust documents.
Key facts about the training
Target groups
Legal, legal operations, compliance, data protection, contract management, IP/IT, employment law, antitrust, litigation, corporate
Languages and levels
English (focus) and German for international professionals · A2–C2
Formats and duration
1:1, small group (3–8), team · 60/90 min · intensive workshops and programmes
Delivery
Online (MS Teams), on-site at your premises or at Eloquia (Frankfurt) · hybrid possible
Organisation
Materials included · flexible scheduling · cancellation up to 24 h beforehand free of charge
Quality
ISO 9001-based QM · external data protection officer · diversity and inclusion
What your team gains
- Precise clause language in negotiations, calls and term sheet reviews
- Confident written language for contracts, side letters, memos, legal opinions, policies
- Address regulation confidently (GDPR, whistleblowing, export controls, ESG obligations)
- Redlining competence (style, tone, argumentation, plain English)
- Measurable feedback on clarity, risk precision, assertiveness
Examples from the curriculum
Contract law and negotiation
NDA, MSA, SOW, DPA, SLA; liability, warranty, indemnification, boilerplate.
IP/IT and data
Usage rights, licensing models, open-source clauses, GDPR, Schrems II, TOMs.
Corporate and M&A
Term sheets, SPA/APA, W&I insurance, due diligence Q&A, closing.
Antitrust and compliance
Antitrust language, dawn raids, whistleblower systems.
Employment law and HR
Contract clauses, restructuring, works council.
Litigation and disputes
Pre-litigation letters, settlement talks, witness prep, mediation, arbitration.
Legal writing
Plain English, IRAC, executive summary, redlining rules.
Policies and governance
Codes, delegation of authority, signature rules, escalation paths.
Realistic scenarios
- Contract negotiation with redlining rounds
- Regulatory hearing / exchange with authorities
- Board/GC briefing (decision memos, options, risks)
- Investigation interview and audit-proof documentation language
Three routes to your goal
1:1 coaching
Individual goals, confidential content, flexible times.
Team training
Consistent terminology and processes across the whole team.
Intensive workshop
Condensed into 1–2 days, focused on concrete deliverables.
Four steps to your programme
Frequently asked questions
Do we work with real documents?
Yes, on request with anonymised samples or your templates.
Confidentiality?
A confidentiality agreement is possible; sensitive handling of data as standard.
Mixed levels in the team?
Placement and grouping by use case and level, A2–C2.
Online platform and tools?
MS Teams as standard; alternatives on request.
Build up individual skills in a targeted way
Alongside tailored in-company training, our four-week Business English sprints build up individual skills in a focused way – bookable individually or for the team. A good fit for this area:
- Negotiation Strategies – negotiate strategically and with cultural sensitivity
- Business Writing – precise writing for contracts and memos
- Communication in High-Stakes Situations – communicate with composure when it counts
Request a no-obligation quote
Clarify goals, level and time slots – then start. We will prepare a no-obligation quote for you.
+49 (0)69 23 00 20 · info@eloquia.com
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