Course Overview
In today’s competitive business environment, contracts form the backbone of every commercial relationship. Yet, drafting and negotiating them effectively requires more than just legal knowledge – they demands clarity, precision, and an understanding of business objectives.
This intensive two-day practical course equips participants with the essential tools to draft, analyse, and negotiate contracts with greater confidence. Through a blend of theory, interactive role-play exercises, and hands-on drafting sessions, participants will gain both the technical and strategic skills needed to handle contracts.
Designed for professionals who work with contracts — whether in legal, procurement, project management, or operational roles – this course bridges the gap between legal principles and real-world day-to day business practice. Participants will learn to structure clear, enforceable clauses, and communicate contractual intent in effective business language.
Awarded by: Brickfields Asia College
Duration: 2 days
Study mode: Online
Intakes: Twice per year
Course Fees: RM1,800
Learning Outcomes
With this course, you will:
- Analyse contract language to detect ambiguity or imbalance.
- Apply core drafting principles to create effective clauses and contracts.
- Review and proofread contracts to identify and correct errors before execution.
- Create well-structured, plain-English legal documents that communicate intent clearly.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of contractual clauses and propose improvements that strengthen business protection.
Benefit of attending
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- Legal practitioners and support staff – Gain a clear and practical understanding of key contract principles and terminology.
- Develop Practical Drafting Skills – Learn to draft, review, and structure contracts that align with commercial goals.
- Enhance Negotiation Competence – Understand the most commonly negotiated clauses, leverage trade-offs, and gain the knowledge and tools to negotiate with confidence and credibility.
- Improve Communication – Write contracts and by extension, related documentation.
- Apply Real-World Learning – Engage in exercises, case studies, and role-plays based on business scenarios that prepare for immediate workplace application.
Course Modules
- Module 1: Basics of Contract Drafting
- Module 2: Writing with Clarity and Precision
- Module 3: Drafting in Plain English
- Module 4: Reviewing and Refining Contracts
- Module 5: Hands-On Practical Applications
- Module 6: Preparation for Negotiation
- Module 7: Smart Negotiating
TRAINER
Karen Dawson
About the Trainer
Karen Dawson possesses extensive experience and talent in the field of legal consultancy and training. With over two decades of expertise, Ms. Dawson has built a successful personal brand as a highly competent and driven professional, specialising in commercial contracts, oil & gas law, and mergers & acquisitions. Over the course of her illustrious career, she has held notable positions such as the Vice President of the Legal Department under the Energy & Utilities Division of Sime Darby Berhad; and provided contracting advice for multi-billion dollar projects in civil construction, such as the Bakun Dam Project.
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