legal department
compound.the part of a company or organization that handles all matters related to the law.
compound.the specialized division within a corporate or governmental entity responsible for providing legal advice, drafting contracts, and managing litigation.
“The legal department is reviewing the new contract.”
“If you have questions about the copyright on these images, you should contact our legal department.”
“The merger was delayed for several months while the legal department scrutinized the regulatory requirements of the foreign market.”
often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific company's team.
this is a functional compound noun; help students distinguish it from 'law firm', which is an independent business rather than an internal department.