From Lawyer to Business Leader
The definitive executive program for ambitious Legal Directors and General Counsels ready to lead at enterprise level. Master legal department governance, drive commercial value, and command C-Suite influence.
Earn the globally-recognized Winmark Certificate, delivered in collaboration with King’s College London all within just eight weeks.
8-week executive program investment
You are the corporate conscience — the ultimate backstop against risk. Yet when the most strategic decisions are made, you are consulted on compliance, not growth. Your budget is viewed as a cost, not an investment. The business sees a legal expert, not an enterprise leader. It’s time to change that.
Our faculty includes globally recognised General Counsel, legal innovators, and academic thought leaders who have operated at the highest levels across Fortune, FTSE, and global organisations.
Executive Dean, The Dickson Poon School of Law
Chief Legal Officer, Hyundai Motor India
Group General Counsel, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Company Secretary, BT Group
EVP Public Affairs & Sustainability
Wärtsilä
Eight masterclasses, each designed by and for sitting GCs, that provide a coherent pathway from operational excellence to strategic leadership. Explore the modules to see the actionable frameworks you’ll acquire.
This masterclass enables General Counsel to operate with confidence and impact at board level while influencing senior stakeholders across the organisation. With rising expectations on legal leaders to contribute strategically, GCs must navigate complex governance environments, communicate risk effectively, and align legal priorities with business objectives.
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This masterclass explores how General Counsel can lead high-performing legal departments that operate as strategic business partners. The session examines how to position the legal team for maximum enterprise impact, build strong internal credibility, and move from cost centre to value creator.
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Empowers General Counsel to plan strategically, manage budgets effectively, and report with confidence. The session explores how to develop actionable legal plans, build credible budgets, set meaningful KPIs, and create reporting frameworks that drive trust, accountability and investment with the C-Suite.
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Attracting, developing, and retaining top legal talent is a growing challenge. This masterclass equips General Counsel with practical strategies to build high-performing legal teams with the right skills and mindset to thrive, exploring how to identify capability gaps and create compelling career pathways.
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Empowers General Counsel to lead digital transformation and harness the strategic potential of AI. The session explores the latest in legal tech and generative AI, offering practical tools to manage implementation, optimise workflows, and embed innovation into core operations.
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Equips General Counsel with the tools to forecast and manage legal demand and optimise supplier relationships. With increasing pressure to deliver more for less, this session covers how to align legal resourcing with business needs, apply procurement best practices, and manage performance across the legal supplier lifecycle.
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Explores the legal function’s growing responsibility in shaping and delivering an organisation’s sustainability and ESG agenda. This session provides practical tools to embed sustainability into contracts, policies, and supply chains, while ensuring legal is positioned to lead on climate-related reporting and greenwashing risks.
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Provides General Counsel with the tools, insights and frameworks to proactively manage legal risk and respond confidently to disputes and crises. Practical strategies will be shared for managing litigation, optimising external spend, and implementing an effective crisis response.
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This free of charge Masterclass, equips business leaders with essential corporate finance insights. Covering how the City works, funding strategies, valuation, and investor behaviour, it uses real-world case studies to enhance strategic decision-making and shareholder value in today’s complex financial landscape. Perfect for in-house lawyers seeking sharper financial and investor engagement skills.
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While you manage risk, a new breed of GC is shaping the business agenda — and reaping the rewards.
“General Counsel who actively influence corporate strategy report 38% higher compensation and are twice as likely to be considered for C-suite roles.”
– CLOC 2024 Industry Report
Every day spent as the lawyer in the room is a day not spent building your legacy as a strategic architect.
This program isn’t just about what you learn; it’s about who you learn with. Engage with a curated network of senior legal leaders facing the same challenges and opportunities.
The Global GC Academy isn’t theory – it’s a practical, hands-on executive journey that arms you with the tools, language, and confidence to lead at enterprise level.
Translate risk into opportunity. Influence strategic decisions with authority.
Sources: Winmark Alumni Tracker, Apr 2025; LinkedIn Talent Insights, Feb 2025.
Implement performance metrics, data-driven budgets, and ROI models that prove value.
Sources: Gallup, 2025 Exceptional Workplace Awards; GMI, Contract Lifecycle Management Report, Mar 2025.
Stay ahead of the technological curve and shape policy, not just compliance.
Sources: Major Lindsey & Africa, 2024 Compensation Survey; Equilar, 2024 GC Pay Trends.
Graduates of the Global GC Academy accelerate faster, earn more, and deliver greater impact.
Alumni now lead major global organisations.
Sources: Winmark Alumni Tracker, Apr 2025; LinkedIn Talent Insights, Feb 2025.
Commercially minded GCs earn $100,000 – $250,000 more on average.
Sources: Major Lindsey & Africa, 2024 Compensation Survey; Equilar, 2024 GC Pay Trends.
FTSE 100 companies cite the GGCA as a key contributor in their Annual Reports.
Sources: Major Lindsey & Africa, 2024 Compensation Survey; Equilar, 2024 GC Pay Trends.
Graduates report measurable performance gains across their teams and functions.
Sources: Gallup, 2025 Exceptional Workplace Awards; GMI, Contract Lifecycle Management Report, Mar 2025.
The next cohort starts September 2026. Guarantee your seat among the next generation of global legal leaders.
