General Counsel

Our team of experienced lawyers is here to serve as your external general counsel, providing comprehensive legal guidance and strategic advice to help you achieve your business goals while minimizing legal risks.

Overview

Our Counsel service offers startups the opportunity to have dedicated legal support on an ongoing basis, serving as their external general counsel. Our team will work closely with you to understand your business needs, goals, and challenges, providing proactive legal advice, risk management strategies, and compliance solutions to help you navigate legal issues effectively. By acting as your trusted legal advisor, we aim to enhance your decision-making process, protect your interests, and ensure legal compliance across all aspects of your business operations.

Step-by-Step Plan

1. Initial Consultation:

   • We will conduct an in-depth initial consultation to gain a thorough understanding of your startup's business model, industry sector, legal structure, and current legal challenges. This will help us tailor our legal services to address your specific needs and provide personalized support as your external general counsel.

2. Legal Audit and Risk Assessment:

   • Our team will conduct a comprehensive legal audit of your startup's operations, contracts, intellectual property assets, regulatory compliance, employment practices, and other key areas. This audit will help identify potential legal risks, gaps in compliance, and areas for improvement that require attention.

3. Legal Strategy Development:

   • Based on the findings from the legal audit, we will work with you to develop a customized legal strategy that aligns with your business objectives and risk tolerance. This strategy will outline the key legal priorities, compliance initiatives, risk mitigation measures, and proactive steps to protect your business interests.

4. Ongoing Legal Support:

   • As your external general counsel, our team will provide ongoing legal support to address day-to-day legal issues, review contracts and agreements, negotiate deals, handle disputes, and offer guidance on regulatory matters. We will be available to answer your legal questions, provide timely advice, and assist in making informed decisions that align with legal requirements.

5. Compliance Monitoring:

   • We will monitor changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards that may impact your startup's operations and ensure ongoing compliance with legal requirements. Our team will keep you informed about relevant developments, update policies and procedures as needed, and help you adapt to regulatory changes proactively.

6. Legal Training and Education:

   • We offer legal training sessions and educational resources to empower your team with the knowledge and skills needed to handle common legal issues effectively. Our goal is to enhance your internal capabilities, promote legal awareness within your organization, and foster a culture of compliance and risk management.

7. Strategic Legal Planning:

   • We will collaborate with you to develop long-term legal strategies that support your growth objectives, protect your intellectual property assets, manage contractual relationships, and mitigate legal risks effectively. Our team will help you anticipate legal challenges, seize opportunities, and position your startup for sustainable success in a competitive market.

8. Emergency Response and Crisis Management:

   • In the event of a legal emergency or crisis situation, our team will provide immediate assistance, strategic guidance, and crisis management support to help you navigate challenging circumstances effectively. We will work swiftly to protect your interests, minimize reputational harm, and resolve the issue with minimal disruption to your business operations.

9. Regular Legal Review Meetings:

   • We will schedule regular legal review meetings with you to discuss ongoing legal matters, review progress on key initiatives, address emerging issues, and align our legal strategy with your evolving business needs. These meetings will provide an opportunity for open communication, feedback exchange, and collaborative decision-making to ensure that our legal services remain aligned with your goals.

10. Performance Evaluation and Feedback:

    • We value feedback from our clients and are committed to continuously improving our services to meet your expectations. We will conduct periodic performance evaluations to assess the effectiveness of our legal support, gather feedback on our services, and make adjustments as needed to enhance the value we provide as your external general counsel.

Conclusion

Our service is designed to offer startups ongoing legal support as their external general counsel, providing strategic guidance, risk management solutions, compliance assistance, and proactive legal advice tailored to their specific needs. Contact us today to learn more about how we can serve as your trusted legal advisor and help you navigate the legal complexities of running a startup successfully.