BSBLEG529 — Apply legal principles in corporation law matters

Elements & performance criteria

Performance evidence

• apply corporations law principles in at least four matters.
• identify corporation law elements and key provisions of legislation, policies or procedures according to task requirements
• analyse and evaluate corporations law information to prepare a deliverable according to task and organisational requirements
• review and amend documentation with relevant organisational personnel
• store or despatch documentation according to task and organisational requirements

Knowledge evidence

• scope of job role in the context of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice
• corporations law forms or documents for lodgement with appropriate government department
• structure, contents and purposes of an organisational Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association
• documentation required in corporation law matters
• organisational policies and procedures
• different types of business structures including their structure, personnel, legal obligations, establishment procedures and purpose
• structure, contents and purposes of an organisational MOA and articles of association
• differences between proprietary companies and public companies including legal obligations, criteria and purpose of each
• types of costs for legal services relevant to corporations law according to legislative and regulatory requirements

Foundation skills

• Reading: Gathers, interprets and analyses complex textual information from a range of sources and identifies relevant and key information Checks documents for accuracy and clarity of meaning
• Writing: Uses clear, accurate and relevant language to record information and to complete workplace documentation
• Oral Communication: Participates effectively in spoken interactions using appropriate language and features for each audience and situation Uses active listening and questioning techniques to confirm and clarify understanding
• Initiative and enterprise: Identifies implications of law to organisational policies and procedures Keeps up-to-date with relevant legislation or regulations and considers these when planning and undertaking work
• Teamwork: Selects appropriate form, channel and mode of communication for a specific purpose relevant to own role Assists others as part of familiar workplace activities
• Planning and organising: Plans, organises and implements work activities that comply with legislative and organisational requirements, including timelines Evaluates information to decide on relevance to firm

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