The Fractional General Counsel Model

Professional legal management tailored to the growth stage of your organization.

What is Outsourced In-House Counsel?

Outsourced In-House Counsel is a strategic partnership where Legal IP acts as your dedicated legal department, providing the same level of intimacy and knowledge as a full-time employee, but at a fraction of the cost.

Instead of calling a lawyer only when you have a problem, we are integrated into your weekly operations. We attend your leadership meetings, review your vendor contracts before you sign them, and guide your HR policies in real-time.

Our goal is to ensure that as you scale your revenue, your legal risk remains managed. We provide the "Legal Architecture" that allows a business to grow without the fear of sudden litigation or regulatory collapse.

Our Core Service Pillars

We manage the entire legal spectrum of your business through three focused streams:

1. Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

We don't just draft contracts; we manage them. From MSAs and SLAs to Vendor Agreements, we ensure every document protects your interests and contains clear exit clauses.

2. Corporate Governance & Compliance

Managing board resolutions, updating shareholder agreements, and ensuring all statutory filings are current. We keep your company "investment-ready" for VCs or acquisitions.

3. IP Portfolio Strategy

Integrating your patents, trademarks, and copyrights into your business strategy. We ensure your IP is correctly assigned to the company and properly leveraged for revenue.

How We Integrate With Your Team

We don't operate as an outside vendor; we operate as your legal wing. Our workflow involves:

  • Phase 1: Legal Audit: A deep dive into all current contracts and filings to identify "Critical Risks" and "Quick Wins."
  • Phase 2: Policy Architecture: Creating a set of "Standard Operating Procedures" (SOPs) for legal approvals within your company.
  • Phase 3: Ongoing Management: Dedicated monthly hours for contract reviews, strategic advice, and regulatory updates.

This structure replaces the "Panic-Call" lawyer model with a "Peace-of-Mind" management model.

The "Scaling Trap" Warning

Many companies scale their operations while keeping "early-stage" legal documents. A contract that worked when you had 2 employees will likely fail when you have 50.

Waiting until you "need" a lawyer usually means you're already in a dispute. Proactive outsourced counsel ensures your legal foundation grows at the same pace as your revenue.