Founder-led and closely held businesses often reach a point where legal issues become persistent, interconnected, and strategic—but not yet suited for a full-time in-house legal team. Our fractional general counsel services are designed to fill that gap, providing senior-level legal judgment and business-minded counsel on an ongoing, integrated basis.

In this role, we serve as a long-term legal and advisory partner to management and ownership, embedded in the business’s decision-making process. This includes oversight of contracts and risk management, support for corporate governance and compliance, guidance on strategic transactions, and coordination with outside specialists as needed. Rather than addressing issues in isolation, our focus is on creating durable legal infrastructure that scales with the business and supports informed, confident decision-making over time.

Unlike traditional outside counsel, which is typically engaged on a matter-by-matter basis, fractional general counsel operates as embedded counsel—providing continuity, context, and proactive guidance across the full range of legal and strategic issues facing the business.

How Fractional General Counsel Engagements Are Structured

Fractional general counsel engagements are typically structured as ongoing advisory relationships tailored to the client’s stage of growth and operational complexity. Scope and cadence are established upfront and refined over time, allowing for regular access, priority availability, and integration with the client’s leadership team. This approach emphasizes predictability, alignment, and long-term value rather than episodic legal spend.

Who We Work With

Fractional general counsel services are best suited for businesses operating in complexity or transition. We primarily work with:

• Founder-led and owner-managed companies navigating growth, professionalization, or increased legal and contractual complexity

• Closely held businesses that require consistent legal oversight without the need for a full-time in-house department

• Entrepreneurs and management teams preparing for capital raises, acquisitions, succession planning, or liquidity events

• Investors and boards seeking disciplined legal support and governance-oriented counsel

Clients typically engage these services when they need continuity, judgment, and strategic perspective—not just transactional execution.