Having an ongoing legal partner aligns legal strategy with business objectives, lowers risk exposure, and improves negotiation outcomes. Regular access to counsel supports routine governance, timely compliance reviews, and efficient management of transactions such as financing, partnerships, and corporate reorganizations.
With a single point of contact, leaders receive timely guidance on governance, contracts, and risk, shortening cycles and supporting confident, informed decision-making.
We provide predictable, ongoing legal support focused on your business goals, not billable hours. Our team engages with you as a partner, offering clarity, accessibility, and practical solutions.
We track outcomes, adjust processes, and report measurable improvements over time.
Outside General Counsel is a long-term legal partner model where a law firm provides ongoing strategic advice, governance support, and contract management for a company. This arrangement ensures continuity and familiarity with your business, reducing repetitive onboarding for new matters. It also supports scalable budgeting and predictable guidance across a range of needs.
This arrangement differs from an in-house attorney who is embedded within a company and carries broad day-to-day responsibilities. An external GC focuses on strategic issues, governance, and major transactions, while coordinating with internal teams to maximize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort.
Included services typically cover ongoing advisory access, governance framework support, contract review, policy development, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring. Many programs also offer quarterly governance meetings and drafting of essential documents such as template agreements and playbooks.
Costs vary with scope and duration, but outside GC generally provides more predictable budgeting than hourly billing. Clients may pay a monthly retainer or defined project fees, with clear deliverables and service levels to avoid unexpected charges.
Yes. The model can scale with growth, adding more hours or broader services as needs expand, while preserving consistency and a single point of contact for governance and contract management.
Many startups benefit from early, practical legal guidance, especially around equity agreements, licensing, and vendor contracts. We tailor the program to fit capital timelines and product milestones, helping teams stay compliant and focused on growth.
Typically you will have a designated senior attorney as your main contact, supported by a small team. You will receive regular updates and scheduled check-ins to ensure alignment with goals and timelines.
Engagements are usually structured with quarterly reviews and ongoing availability. The exact length depends on objectives, but many clients maintain a long-term relationship to support evolving needs.
Success is measured by alignment of legal work with business goals, reduced risk exposure, timely contract execution, and improved governance. Regular metrics and governance reviews help track progress and adjust priorities.
While the core program covers common needs, we can add scope for specialized areas such as intellectual property, employment, or tax planning through targeted add-ons and phased implementation.
