Fractional General Counsel Europe
A seasoned General Counsel on your side without the overhead of a hire
The strategic importance of a General Counsel is known; many companies have General Counsel on their board, and they are considered key executive members in any large business. However, not all companies can or want to appoint a General Counsel full-time.
This is why more and more companies are working with Fractional experts; senior level advisors supporting the board on a part-time basis, embedded within your company, at a fraction of the cost of an FTE or external law firm. Flexibility and clarity, ready to scale up and down as needs evolve.
How we work
We offer three types of engagements.
- Flexible, monthly Fractional General Counsel services for a fixed fee;
- Immediate insight reports for a fixed fee;
- Tailored, long-term Fractional General Counsel engagements.
Fractional General Counsel services
Lite
For smaller companies seeking a light touch. Included: unlimited phone calls & e-mails with the CEO and one contract review a month.
Fit for growth
For companies in growth. Included: unlimited phone calls & e-mails with the entire C-suite, and two contract reviews a month.
Platinum
For established companies, we offer tailored services ensuring seamless embedding into your business.
Immediate insight reports
Lite
For smaller companies seeking a lighter touch, we offer a focused review of your legal risk management maturity.
We identify where exposure can be reduced and where simple process improvements or standard templates can add tangible value to the business.
You receive a concise, actionable report within two weeks of providing the information we need.
Fit for growth
For companies in a growth phase,
the question is not just whether the business is ready, but whether the legal
and operational foundations can support what comes next. Inefficiencies that
are manageable today can become more costly as headcount, contracts, and
complexity increase.
We deliver a focused report with targeted recommendations within four
weeks of receiving the information we need.
Platinum
For more established companies looking to professionalize their legal function and governance structure, we conduct a thorough assessment of your current legal setup and deliver a clear picture of where your priorities should lie.
The scope and recommendations are tailored to your company.
How we work
Discovery
Discovery with CEO and the C-suite to gain full understanding of current state of affairs.
Alignment
Based on initial findings, we identify key steps to take the company from current state to value creation.
Implementation
Rapid and efficient implementation.
Lawyers, not a law firm
The environment businesses are navigating today is genuinely demanding. Geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory complexity, and market instability all complicate strategic decision making, which risks indecision. This is something no company can afford.
We are seasoned General Counsels with extensive, international in-house experience.
We guide boards through structural changes. Not as an external, reactive vendor, but as an in-house business partner. We understand balancing legal risk against commercial reality.
This is why we work as an embedded business partner, alongside your leadership team, aligned to your goals and accountable for outcomes.
We work on fixed fees tied to pre-agreed deliverables and measurable KPIs. A defined scope, clear milestones, and results you can track, positioning your organisation for long-term success.
Beyond our insight reports and Fractional General Counsel services, we also offer Fractional General Counsel positions embedded in your organisation for a set number of days a month.
Contact us
We work across all countries in Europe.
For more information, please contact us via the LinkedIN page above, or through LE@le-gals.eu.