Fractional General Counsel for Growth-Focused Companies

Companies typically hire a fractional general counsel when legal needs become consistent but not yet full-time. This often happens as contract volume increases, regulatory exposure grows, or the business prepares for a transaction.

For many growth-stage companies, a fractional GC provides experienced business legal counsel and general counsel services without the cost and inflexibility of building an internal legal department too early.

A fractional general counsel provides ongoing outside legal counsel across contracts, governance, risk management, and internal decision-making. This includes reviewing business agreements, advising leadership, managing legal risk, and coordinating with outside specialists when needed.

Unlike traditional outside counsel, the role is integrated into the business—helping guide decisions before issues escalate into disputes or costly mistakes.

Traditional outside counsel is typically reactive and matter-specific. Fractional general counsel is proactive and embedded.

As outside general counsel, we provide continuous oversight across company legal services—aligning legal strategy with operations, rather than stepping in only after a problem arises. This approach helps prevent disputes, reduce friction, and improve decision-making across the organization.

We don’t just focus on pricing. We evaluate vendor agreements with a focus on portability and exit rights—particularly for companies that expect to scale, raise capital, or pursue an exit.

In practice, that means ensuring the company retains control over its data, has a clear path to transition systems if needed, and avoids being locked into a platform that limits flexibility. In many transactions, vendor lock-in becomes a diligence issue that can impact valuation or deal structure if not addressed early.