Fractional General Counsel
Senior-level legal leadership without the executive overhead.
Overview
As your business scales, complex legal challenges arise that require more than just occasional hourly legal advice — but you may not yet need a full-time, in-house General Counsel. My Fractional General Counsel services bridge this gap. I provide the strategic oversight, executive-level insight, and daily operational management of a dedicated GC, at a fraction of the cost.
I don't just draft contracts; I act as a core member of your leadership team. From participating in strategic planning sessions and advising board members to proactively identifying risks before they become liabilities, I ensure that your company's legal strategy aligns perfectly with its business goals.
Whether you are undergoing a major transition and need interim leadership, or you require an ongoing part-time General Counsel to manage daily operations, we can structure an engagement that fits your exact needs.
What We Handle
- Strategic Planning & Legal Risk Management
- Board Meeting Preparation & Corporate Governance
- Interim Legal Department Leadership
- Daily Legal Operations Management
- Corporate Structuring & Compliance Counsel
- Executive-Level Contract Review & Negotiation
- Employment Law & HR Advisory
- Dispute Resolution & Outside Counsel Management
- Intellectual Property Strategy
- Vendor, Supplier, and Partner Agreements
How It Works
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Free Consultation
Schedule a 30-minute confidential consultation — by phone, video, or in person. We listen to your situation and give you an honest assessment of your options.
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Engagement Agreement
If we are a good fit, we provide a plain-language engagement letter outlining scope, timeline, and all fees upfront — no billing surprises.
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Dedicated Work
We get to work. You receive regular updates through our secure client portal, and Jacquelyne is personally accessible to answer your questions.
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Resolution
We see your matter through to resolution and provide ongoing guidance to help you stay protected long after your matter is closed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Fractional General Counsel is an experienced attorney who serves as your company's top legal advisor on a part-time or project basis. You get the strategic leadership and daily oversight of a senior in-house lawyer without the cost of a full-time executive salary and benefits.
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An outside firm typically handles discrete matters (a contract, a lawsuit) reactively. A Fractional GC embeds with your team proactively — attending leadership meetings, anticipating legal risks, managing outside counsel when needed, and aligning your legal strategy with business goals on an ongoing basis.
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Businesses that have outgrown ad hoc legal advice but aren't ready for a full-time General Counsel — typically companies with 10 to 200 employees, or those experiencing rapid growth, fundraising, or regulatory complexity. Startups preparing for a Series A or B round also benefit significantly.
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We start with a comprehensive legal audit of your business. From there, we agree on a monthly retainer that includes a set number of hours, regular leadership meetings, and defined areas of responsibility. The engagement is flexible and scales up or down as your needs evolve.
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Yes. A core part of the Fractional GC role is acting as the liaison between your company and any specialized outside counsel — litigation firms, IP attorneys, employment lawyers — to ensure cost-efficiency, strategic alignment, and consistent communication.
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