Fractional General Counsel Services
Fractional General Counsel Services
Running a business means making daily decisions that carry legal, financial, and operational impact. While every business would benefit from in-house legal counsel, that’s not always in the budget.
Fractional General Counsel Services (General Counsel for short) provides you with the legal insight and strategic support of your own in-house counsel, but without the cost and commitment of a full-time hire.
Benefits of Working with a Fractional General Counsel
- On-Demand Legal Expertise: Get immediate access to a seasoned attorney who understands business needs and offers clear, practical advice across a wide range of corporate matters.
- Cost-Effective Legal Support: Avoid the overhead of a full-time GC while still receiving proactive, top-tier legal guidance tailored to your business.
- Integrated into Your Team: I work closely with your leadership, operations, HR, finance, and compliance teams to ensure legal strategy supports organizational goals.
- Predictable Fee Options: Flexible fee structures, e.g. monthly subscriptions, project-based engagements, value-based pricing to keep budgeting simple.
Service Tailored to Your Current Needs
These core services form the foundation of our Fractional General Counsel program, but each engagement is tailored to fit your business’s unique needs.
Corporate Governance & Strategy
- Board and shareholder guidance
- Corporate structure and compliance oversight
- Policy development
- Strategic planning and risk mitigation
Contracts & Commercial Transactions
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements
- Vendor, customer, and partner contracts
- Standardization of contract templates
- Contract lifecycle management improvement
Employment & HR Support
- Hiring, termination, and performance management guidance
- Employee handbook and policy review
- Training on compliance, harassment prevention, and best practices
Risk Management & Compliance
- Regulatory compliance assessment
- Internal review of business processes
- Data privacy guidance
- Crisis and issue management
Dispute Resolution & Litigation Oversight
- Early case assessment and strategy
- Coordination with outside litigation counsel
- Cost management and reporting
Operations, Finance & Cross-Functional Support
- Support for budgeting and operational planning
- Collaboration with finance, IT, and administrative teams
- Implementation of systems that create efficiency and reduce risk
Engagement Options
- Monthly Subscription: Consistent access to counsel at predictable monthly rates.
- Project-Based Engagements: Ideal for transactions, restructurings, investigations, and policy development.
- Hybrid or Value-Based Fee Structures: Custom arrangements aligned with your goals, budget, and timelines.
Let’s Talk
Whether you are just starting out or expanding, whether you need ongoing legal leadership, or focused, short-term support, Carlson Dash can help you navigate risk, strengthen operations, and make informed decisions with confidence. Schedule a consultation today.