Your Plain English Guide to Contracts

This one-day, practical “plain English” course is designed for professionals in Ireland who regularly deal with contracts but are not legally trained. You will gain functional knowledge of red flags to watch out for, develop confidence in reading, understanding, drafting and negotiating contracts, and learn how to navigate contract structure and terminology.

Key Takeaways for Attendees:

• Understand how contracts work in Ireland
• Know what to look out for when reviewing contracts
• Be comfortable with legal terminology
• Identify risk, red flags and unfair clauses
• Understand key clauses and their commercial impact
• Feel more confident negotiating and managing contracts

“Excellent presenter and material” - Michael Logue, HR Director

“I thought the presenter was really good, very engaging and did his best to make a relatively dry topic interesting! Really enjoyed the course” - Derval Tannam, Procurement Coordinator

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Course Content

• The Foundations– Contracts Made Simple
• Contract Structure, Drafting & Good Legal Writing
• Reading Contracts with Confidence
• Principles of Interpretation Under Irish Law
• Key Clauses in Commercial Contracts
• Risk Allocation & Commercial Sensitivities
• Boilerplate Clauses – The Small Print That Matters
• Contract Changes, Remedies and Getting Out of Contracts
• Negotiation Skills – How to push back on clauses

Who Should Attend?

This course will provide delegates with a solid foundation in understanding, reviewing and interpreting contracts. It is designed for professionals who encounter contracts as part of their role but is not intended for experienced legal practitioners. The programme is particularly valuable for anyone looking to upskill in contract management, gain confidence in spotting potential issues and understanding the key clauses and risks that can impact their organisation.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €499 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €599. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.