What is a Fractional General Counsel?

I serve as outside general counsel for companies that need senior legal oversight without the cost of a full-time in-house attorney. My clients get a dedicated lawyer who knows their business, their contracts, their regulatory environment, and their operations, on an ongoing basis, with the responsiveness and availability of in-house counsel.

Drafting and negotiating the full range of commercial agreements: MSAs, vendor and supplier contracts, NDAs, BAAs, employment agreements, commercial leases, professional services agreements, and licensing arrangements.
Building and maintaining contract templates, standard terms, and internal workflows that accelerate deal execution and ensure consistency across the organization.
Leading contract negotiations with vendors, landlords, business partners, and counterparty counsel.
Monitoring regulatory requirements and managing compliance across relevant frameworks, including HIPAA, state privacy laws, employment regulations, and industry-specific obligations.
Collaborating closely with company leadership to align legal strategies with business objectives.
Advising on employment matters, including offer letters, handbooks, workplace policies, worker classification, restrictive covenants, and separation agreements.
Coordinating with litigation counsel, regulatory specialists, and local counsel across jurisdictions to ensure a cohesive and efficient legal strategy.

Engagements are structured to provide an ongoing legal partnership that supports informed, confident decision-making. This model offers flexibility and specialized experience, allowing businesses to scale legal services as needed.

Common Legal Issues Your Business May Encounter

My breadth of experience enables me to identify legal risks and unintended consequences that specialized attorneys often overlook or underestimate. Balancing legal solutions with business goals, I take a proactive and practical approach, protecting your business from costly and time-consuming legal issues down the road.

Every business faces legal challenges in day-to-day operations. Here are some key areas where ongoing legal support can make a difference:

Contracts: Establishing a consistent approach to handling agreements with vendors, customers, and partners ensures smooth transactions, streamlines operations and mitigates misunderstandings.
Employment: From hiring practices to employment contracts to compliance with ever-changing employment laws, businesses must carefully manage their workforce to avoid costly legal disputes and a disgruntled workforce.
Intellectual Property: Protecting your brand and products or services through trademark, copyright, and licensing ensures that your intellectual property remains secure.
Commercial Leasing: Negotiating and managing commercial leases with attention to financial exposure, operational flexibility, and long-term risk. I handle new leases, renewals, amendments, and sublease arrangements across multiple lease structures, including NNN, modified gross, and full-service.
Regulatory Compliance: Navigating complex regulations and overlapping legal authorities applicable to your industry requires diligent monitoring to ensure your business stays compliant.
Corporate Governance: Protecting your business through strong governance practices helps safeguard the integrity of your corporate structure.

With a proactive approach, I help identify potential legal issues before they arise, protecting your interests and contributing meaningfully to your long-term success.

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