Two engagement models, one team.
Choose the model that fits how you actually operate. Same depth of expertise either way — embedded as a partner, or available as counsel for specific matters.
Two stacks. One bridge between them.
Most firms force you to pick a column: outside counsel by the hour, or in-house with the headcount. We connect the two — the same lawyers either way, with engagement structure as the only variable.
Two engagement models, one team. Move between them as your stage and burn change.
Embedded partnership.
You get a general counsel without the headcount. We're in the trenches with you — daily Slack and email access, ongoing contract review pipeline, board cadence, and strategic counsel before decisions get made.
- Direct Slack and email access during business hours
- Board meeting attendance and corporate housekeeping
- Ongoing contract review pipeline
- Strategic counsel as you make decisions, not after
- Predictable monthly fee — no surprise invoices
Project or hourly.
Specific transactions, specific outcomes. Financing rounds, M&A, major commercial contracts, or overflow capacity for companies with in-house legal teams. Scope-defined, no retainer required.
- Project-based or hourly engagements
- Financing rounds: term sheets, diligence, closing
- M&A: buy-side and sell-side, LOI through close
- Major commercial contracts and partnerships
- Overflow capacity for in-house teams
How the two models compare.
A spec sheet, not a sales sheet. Both models work — they just work differently. If you're not sure which fits, the contact form has a "not sure yet" option for a reason.
| Spec | AFractional GC | BTraditional Counsel |
|---|---|---|
| Response time | Same business day, often within hours | 1–2 business days for new matters |
| Pricing | Fixed monthly retainer · scoped at engagement | Hourly or project fee · estimate up front |
| Cadence | Continuous · weekly check-ins, board attendance | Matter-driven · activated when work appears |
| Ideal stage | Post-Series A without in-house, or high-velocity pre-A | Any stage with specific, defined-scope work |
| Scope | All corporate counsel; specialty matters as needed | Defined per engagement letter |
| Exit terms | 30-day notice either side · clean handoff | Engagement ends at matter close |
The corporate stack, end to end.
Six practice areas covering everything a growth-stage company needs from corporate counsel. Same scope under either engagement model.
Corporate Governance
Board management, equity structures, corporate housekeeping, and the compliance frameworks that hold up under diligence.
- Board composition and meeting management
- Corporate records and minute books
- Entity structuring and conversions
- Compliance program design
Commercial Contracts
Customer agreements, vendor contracts, partnerships, and the strategic transactions that move the business forward.
- MSAs, SOWs, and customer paper
- Vendor and reseller agreements
- Strategic partnerships and channel deals
- NDAs, IP assignments, and standard form work
Equity & Compensation
Stock option plans, employee equity, executive compensation, and cap table management — built for the long arc.
- Stock option plan design and administration
- Executive compensation and offer letters
- Cap table maintenance and 409A coordination
- Founder equity and vesting matters
Fundraising Support
Term sheet negotiation, due diligence coordination, and investor relations across priced rounds and bridge instruments.
- Term sheet negotiation and red-lines
- SAFE and convertible note instruments
- Diligence coordination and data room build
- Closing documents and post-close cleanup
Employment Matters
Hiring documentation, policies, terminations, and the employment compliance work that keeps growth from creating exposure.
- Offer letters and employment agreements
- Contractor and consultant arrangements
- Handbooks, policies, and PTO design
- Separations, severance, and termination counsel
M&A Transactions
Buy-side and sell-side transactions, LOIs, and deal execution — from first conversation through close and integration.
- LOI and term sheet negotiation
- Buy-side and sell-side diligence
- Definitive agreements and closing mechanics
- Earn-outs, escrows, and post-close matters
Where the work has happened.
A representative cross-section of sectors we've served — from regulated finance to consumer operating companies. Each engagement teaches the firm something the next one inherits.