Fractional General Counsel
Our Fractional General Counsel Program
Wise legal counsel and representation accessible part-time and on-demand at a fixed quarterly price.
While an in-house counsel, or General Counsel, is a licensed attorney and full-time employee of your company with a salary and benefits, a fractional general counsel is an independent contractor who provides ongoing legal services to your company on a part-time, on-demand basis.
When you hire Company Counsel as your Fractional General Counsel, you’ll have access to the legal guidance and support you need when you need it. Our diverse team of lawyers, specialists, and consultants will customize legal services for you based on your business’ specific needs.
The best part? Transparency and predictability. Our flat-fee structure means your legal needs are managed within a fixed-price quarterly package. So you don’t have to worry that picking up the phone to ask us questions or getting our take on something will result in an unexpected legal bill at the end of the month.
Why Hire A Fractional General Counsel?
Our Founder and Managing Partner Bernard Williams has been on both sides of the table. He has been a major commercial litigator for some of the largest law firms in the nation, working for Fortune 100 companies on cases that made front page news. He is also a small business owner and has experience building and scaling up with limited resources. Through these experiences, he has seen firsthand that dedicated, experienced legal counsel should not be a privilege meant only for the wealthiest corporate conglomerates.
Every business, especially a small business, needs and deserves wise legal counsel, strategic guidance, and high-level representation to survive and thrive. A fractional general counsel provides those benefits at a much more affordable rate.
Empower Your Business With Flexible, Strategic Legal Expertise
As you scale your small business, new legal challenges will arise and can impact your growth. With Company Counsel on your side, you’ll have access to experienced legal professionals and guidance to navigate those challenges with ease and confidence.
Your Fractional General Counsel will help you draft contracts that protect your interests, advise you on employment practices to minimize risk, and ensure that your intellectual property is properly protected. We’ll also keep you up to date on relevant laws and regulations so you remain compliant and out of trouble.
Successful businesspeople know that the right legal counsel can provide a tremendous competitive advantage. You’ll be able to make informed legal decisions more quickly and efficiently, allowing you to focus on what you do best: growing your business.
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