External General Counsel

Growing businesses often require consistent legal guidance without the cost of maintaining an internal legal department. Our External General Counsel service acts as your invisible legal department, providing companies with ongoing legal support through structured retainer arrangements.

Core Capabilities

  • Acting as a trusted legal partner on structured retainers for day-to-day operational decision-making.
  • Providing on-demand guidance on corporate governance, contracts, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
  • Serving as outsourced Corporate Secretary, attending board meetings and managing minutes.
  • Managing and briefing external specialist counsel on behalf of the client.
  • Conducting periodic legal health checks and customized legal training for staff.
  • Overseeing contract lifecycle management and continuous regulatory monitoring.
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