Fractional GC / LEgal counsel
Our fractional legal service allows you to access high-quality, on-demand legal expertise without the cost and commitment of a full-time in-house legal hire. Whether you’re a growing business in need of flexible legal support or a legal team looking to manage costs and workload more efficiently, our fractional legal support provides a perfect alternative to traditional legal models.
Fractional GC / fractional legal counsel offering provides you with access to experienced lawyers on a part-time or as-needed basis. You can scale support up or down based on your needs—giving you the agility and expertise to manage legal workload effectively with total cost certainty.
Who is it for?
Companies that need consistent legal support – to have a lawyer “on-call” – to support their growth
Busy legal teams that need to fill a short- or medium-term gap in capacity (such as maternity cover or to reduce overall headcount)
Why choose Fractional Legal Support
EXPERT LEGAL SUPPORT
Only work with senior lawyers who bring commerciality, industry knowledge and experience in commercial law, corporate law, employment law, contracts, compliance, intellectual property, data protection / privacy and more. You’ll receive the same high-quality legal support as a full-time in-house lawyer—without the overhead.
COST-EFFECTIVE LEGAL SUPPORT
Full-time legal counsel can be costly for many businesses. With our fractional support, you get access to experienced lawyers at a fraction of the cost, paying only for the services you need, when you need them. This helps control legal expenses and optimize your budget.
FLEXIBILITY AND SCALABILITY
As your business grows or faces fluctuating legal demands, our fractional legal counsel services grow with you. Whether you need a few hours of legal advice per week or ongoing strategic legal support, we tailor our services to fit your requirements, giving you the flexibility to scale up or down as needed.
PROACTIVE SUPPORT
Unlike traditional outsourced legal services that focus on short-term needs, our fractional counsel works with your team on a continuous basis and embedded directly in your team. We provide proactive legal advice, helping you anticipate and mitigate risks before they become costly issues.
Fractional Support for Companies
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Companies that need consistent legal support – to have a lawyer “on-call” – to support their growth.
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We come on-board as a cost-effective alternative to hiring an in-house legal.
You get part-time support from a dedicated, experienced lawyer who works as part of your team.
From a few days a month up to 3 days a week, we will quickly get up to speed on your business and manage your day-to-day legal matters.
As a flexible solution, you can scale up or down the support as you need depending on what you’ve got on.
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Dedicated contact embedded in your business
Access to and support from 2 senior lawyers
Comprehensive onboarding
Development of a bespoke strategic legal plan in month 1 with objectives and priorities for legal function
Implementation of the strategic legal plan over the agreed time period
Weekly catch ups
Ad-hoc support with matters as the arise (as detailed here link).
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Fixed monthly fees. We'll agree a fee in advance with you depending on the level of support that you need. Support generally starts from £3,000 + VAT per month.
The pricing will never change retrospectively – that is, you’ll never get a surprise invoice if we’ve had a busy month and done more than the allocated time.
If you have consecutive busy months and the pace doesn’t look like it will drop back, we will proactively discuss with you revising the retainer level moving forward.
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There is no fixed or minimum term – you can cancel at any time, and the engagement will end at the end of the month in which you give notice of termination.
Fractional Support for Legal Teams
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Busy legal teams that need to fill a short- or medium-term gap in capacity (such as maternity cover or to reduce overall headcount)
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We provide overflow or project-based support with a commercial and responsive approach.
As experienced lawyers with in-house experience, we’re a safe pair of hands that can get up to speed quickly and get stuck in to ease the load of your team.
With regular check-ins and reporting, you can be sure that you’re getting value for money, and can scale up or down as necessary to support your team.
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Dedicated contact embedded in your business
Access to and support from 2 senior lawyers
Comprehensive onboarding
Weekly catch ups
Weekly and monthly reporting
Ad-hoc support with matters as the arise (as detailed here link).
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Fixed monthly fees. We'll agree a fee in advance with you depending on the level of support that you need. Support generally starts from £3,000 + VAT per month.
The pricing will never change retrospectively – that is, you’ll never get a surprise invoice if we’ve had a busy month and done more than the allocated time.
If you have consecutive busy months and the pace doesn’t look like it will drop back, we will proactively discuss with you revising the retainer level moving forward.
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There is no fixed or minimum term – you can cancel at any time, and the engagement will end at the end of the month in which you give notice of termination.
Benefits of Fractional Legal Support
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Immediate access to expert support
Flexible and on-demand legal support from experienced lawyers familiar with your industry and business model.
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No long-term commitments
Benefit from flexible engagement models—whether it’s a short-term project, covering a resourcing gap or ongoing legal advice.
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Integrated into your business
We work as an extension of your team, getting to know your business and providing seamless legal support as if we were part of your company.
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Increased legal protection
Having dedicated legal counsel helps you stay ahead of contract negotiations, regulatory changes, and potential disputes.
Areas of support
Contract Manangement
We help draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring that your agreements protect your interests and minimize legal risks. From customer contracts, to vendor agreements to partnership contracts, we make sure every deal works in your favor.
Corporate & Commercial
Day-to-day corporate and commercial legal matters, ensuring your business is structured for success. From entity formation and governance to contract negotiation, and corporate compliance, we’re here to support your growth.
Employment Support
Expert advice on employment contracts, workplace policies, employee disputes, and compliance with labor laws to protect your company and employees. Whether you need assistance with drafting agreements or managing complex HR issues, we have you covered.
Data Protection & privacy
Expert guidance and support on data protection laws, helping your business to meet GDPR and other data privacy regulations.
Book a call
If you’re after support for your team, it all starts with a call. Let’s chat about what you need and how we might be able to support you on a flexible or fractional basis.