Fractional General Counsel
Cost-effective legal expertise for businesses without a full-time legal department
Strategic Legal Guidance for Your Business
Many growing businesses need consistent, high-quality legal support but aren't ready for the expense of a full-time in-house counsel. Lighthouse Legal Counsel's Fractional General Counsel service bridges this gap, providing experienced legal guidance tailored to your specific needs and budget.
Our attorneys integrate seamlessly with your team, developing deep knowledge of your business while providing the flexibility to scale legal support as your needs evolve. This approach delivers sophisticated legal expertise at a predictable cost, helping you manage risk and pursue growth opportunities with confidence.
Our Fractional General Counsel Services Include:
Ongoing Legal Advisement
Regular access to experienced attorneys who understand your business and industry. We provide timely guidance on day-to-day legal questions, helping you make informed decisions quickly and confidently. Our team becomes your trusted legal advisor, available when you need us.
Contract Management
Comprehensive support for your business agreements, including drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts with customers, vendors, partners, and employees. We establish efficient contract processes and templates tailored to your business needs, ensuring consistency and appropriate protections.
Risk Management
Proactive identification and mitigation of legal risks in your business operations. We help develop policies, procedures, and compliance programs that protect your business while supporting operational efficiency. Our approach focuses on practical solutions that work within your business reality.
Corporate Governance
Support for corporate governance matters, including board meetings, shareholder communications, corporate records, and compliance with governance requirements. We help establish and maintain proper governance practices scaled to your business size and stage.
Employment Matters
Guidance on employment issues, including hiring practices, employment agreements, contractor relationships, workplace policies, and compliance with employment laws. Our advice helps protect your business while fostering a positive work environment.
Intellectual Property Strategy
Development and implementation of intellectual property protection strategies, including trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and licensing arrangements. We help identify, protect, and leverage your valuable intellectual assets throughout your business operations.
Legal Project Management
Oversight of specific legal projects and coordination with specialized counsel when needed. We manage relationships with outside specialists (litigation counsel, patent attorneys, etc.), ensuring efficient use of resources and consistent strategy across all legal matters.
How Fractional General Counsel Works
Relationship-Based Service
We develop a deep understanding of your business, industry, goals, and risk tolerance, allowing us to provide contextually appropriate guidance and solutions.
Flexible Engagement Models
We offer various engagement structures, including monthly retainer arrangements, dedicated hours, and project-based options, tailored to your specific needs and budget.
Team Integration
We actively integrate with your management team, participating in appropriate meetings and communications to provide timely legal input on business decisions.
Scalable Support
Our services can scale with your business, adjusting as your legal needs evolve and potentially transitioning to support when you hire full-time in-house counsel.
Benefits of Fractional General Counsel
Cost Efficiency
Access to sophisticated legal expertise at a fraction of the cost of a full-time in-house attorney, with predictable fee structures that help with budgeting.
Proactive Risk Management
Ongoing legal support that identifies and addresses issues before they become problems, reducing your exposure to legal risks and liabilities.
Business Perspective
Legal advice that balances risk management with practical business realities, helping you make sound decisions that advance your business objectives.
Operational Efficiency
Streamlined legal processes, standardized templates, and consistent approaches that improve operational efficiency while maintaining appropriate protections.
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