Governance & Ethics in 2026: Building a Compliance Culture In-House

Introduction

A strong compliance culture is essential to effective governance, risk management, and organisational resilience. In-house legal teams play a critical role in shaping ethical behaviour and supporting boards and senior leadership in meeting governance obligations.

This webinar explores how in-house lawyers can move beyond policy-led compliance and actively embed ethical decision-making across organisations, drawing on the Law Society’s In-House Ethics Framework and recognised governance best practice.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The role of in-house counsel in corporate governance
• Ethics versus compliance: understanding the distinction
• Embedding a culture of compliance across the organisation
• Supporting boards and senior leadership on ethical issues
• Practical tools to influence behaviour and manage governance risk
• Key sources of reference, such as the Law Society and ICAEW