LEGAL GOVERNANCE: A STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR ORGANISATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY

Abstract

In an era characterised by regulatory complexity, technological disruption, and societal demand for transparency, legal governance emerges as a key managerial function that transcends traditional compliance. This paper explores the integration of legal governance within strategic management as a mechanism for achieving organisational sustainability. Drawing on theories of governance, stakeholder management, and institutional resilience, it argues that legal governance is not merely a reactive legal function but a proactive strategic tool. By embedding legal principles within the culture, decision-making, and operations of organisations, managers can transform law from a constraint into a catalyst for sustainable growth.