Fractional General Counsel

Overview

This is a fractional General Counsel role for an independent contractor (1099), providing strategic legal guidance to executive leadership. The position is remote within the United States and is contract-based.

This role is separate from the organization’s litigation practice and will work directly with the CEO, CFO, and executive team.

Responsibilities

Multi-State Expansion

• Advise on strategic expansion into new states
• Coordinate entity registrations and business filings
• Manage state compliance requirements
• Work with local counsel and regulatory agencies
• Maintain state filing and renewal calendars

Employment & Human Resources

• Draft and maintain employee handbooks
• Develop and review HR policies and procedures
• Advise on multi-state employment law issues
• Review employment and independent contractor agreements
• Provide guidance regarding workplace compliance and employee relations

Corporate & Regulatory Compliance

• Advise executive leadership on legal and regulatory matters
• Develop internal compliance policies
• Conduct legal risk assessments
• Monitor changes in state and federal regulations affecting operations

Finance & Tax Coordination

• Partner with the CFO on:
  • State tax registrations
  • Business licensing
  • Workers' compensation registrations
  • Unemployment accounts
  • Regulatory filings

Contracts & Business Operations

• Review and negotiate vendor agreements
• Draft and maintain business contracts
• Standardize legal templates and operational documents
• Support strategic partnerships and growth initiatives

Executive Advisory

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership
• Attend executive meetings as requested
• Coordinate with outside counsel and specialized legal providers
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic projects

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar license in good standing
• 7+ years of corporate, employment, compliance, or general counsel experience
• Experience supporting organizations operating in multiple jurisdictions
• Experience managing business and compliance matters in New York, Ohio, Florida, and Massachusetts
• Experience serving as in-house, outside, or fractional General Counsel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-state business operations
• Prior experience managing business, compliance, and expansion matters in New York, Ohio, Florida, and Massachusetts is strongly preferred
• Experience supporting a law firm or professional services organization is a plus
• Strong executive presence and business judgment
• Corporate, employment, or compliance attorney
• Background working with executive leadership teams
• Experience supporting a law firm or professional services organization is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Independent Contractor (1099)
• Flexible schedule
• Remote
• Executive-level advisory role
• Retainer or project-based compensation

Location

Remote (United States)

Engagement

Contract | Fractional | Executive Advisory