FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How is a fractional GC different from hiring outside counsel?
Outside counsel is often reactive and task-specific. Your Fractional GC is embedded in your strategy discussions to: align legal decisions with business goals, understand your business, integrate with your team, and proactively help you prevent legal issues before they arise.
Do I get the same person each month?
Yes. You’ll work with a consistent general counsel who becomes part of your extended leadership team, backed by our full firm’s expertise (and you can even onboard our full Fractional Legal Team when the time is right).
What if I need help in other areas (IP, contracts, employment)?
Your GC coordinates with our Fractional Legal Team, which is a network of specialists we can bring in as needed.
What exactly is a Fractional General Counsel?
A Fractional General Counsel is an experienced business attorney who serves as your company’s ongoing legal partner, on a part-time or as-needed basis, without the cost of a full-time hire.
How is this different from hiring a law firm or using legal tech tools?
Law firms usually work on a project-by-project basis and legal tech offers generic templates. A Fractional GC is proactive, strategic, and embedded in your business offering ongoing legal guidance that evolves with your company.
When is the right time to hire a Fractional GC?
If you’re scaling your team, raising capital, signing recurring contracts, launching a product, or facing complex risk decisions, you’ve likely outgrown ad hoc legal help. That’s when a Fractional GC adds the most value.
What kinds of companies use Fractional General Counsel services?
We work with funded startups, scaling SaaS companies, ecommerce brands, and tech-enabled B2B businesses that need real legal strategy without hiring a full-time GC.
What’s included in a typical FGC engagement?
Support often includes contract review, employment law guidance, investor support, IP strategy, board and governance matters, risk mitigation, and general legal oversight, all aligned with your growth goals.
Is this service ongoing or project-based?
Our FGC model is designed for ongoing, strategic legal partnership. We offer flat monthly retainers, so you always have legal access when things come up, not just for isolated projects.
Can I use a Fractional GC if I already work with other attorneys?
Yes. We can coordinate with your outside specialists (e.g., IP counsel or litigators), act as your internal legal quarterback, and make sure all legal efforts are aligned and cost-effective.
How much does a Fractional GC cost?
Our pricing is transparent and flat-fee based, often a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time general counsel or paying hourly law firm rates. We customize plans based on your size, stage, and legal needs.
What if my needs change or I only need support for a few months?
We offer flexible plans that grow with you. Some clients need intense support for a short phase (e.g., fundraising or expansion), while others stay on long-term. You’re never locked into a model that doesn’t fit.
Can you help with legal strategy for fundraising or M&A?
Absolutely. We guide you through term sheets, cap table issues, investor negotiations, and legal due diligence, making sure your legal foundation is ready for the next stage.
Do you work directly with our executive team or just founders?
Both. We often work directly with CEOs, COOs, Heads of People, and other key decision-makers to make legal guidance accessible across leadership, not siloed or reactive.
What’s the onboarding process like for new clients?
We start with a Strategy Call to assess your business and legal priorities. Then, we deliver a tailored Legal Roadmap and launch with onboarding support, priority reviews, and a legal plan that fits your operating cadence.
