Fractional General Counsel

Overview

Fractional General Counsel (Independent Contractor - 1099)

• Location: Remote (United States)
• Engagement: Contract | Fractional | Executive Advisory

This role supports executive leadership as a strategic legal advisor, separate from the firm’s litigation practice. The position involves overseeing legal and regulatory considerations for business operations, including multi-state expansion, employment compliance, handbook development, and corporate governance.

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 serving as in-house, outside, or fractional General Counsel.
• Experience supporting multi-state business operations.
• Prior experience managing business and compliance matters in New York, Ohio, Florida, and Massachusetts. is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a law firm or professional services organization is a plus.
• Strong executive presence and business judgment.
• Background working with executive leadership teams.
• Experience with operations in New York, Ohio, Florida, and Massachusetts preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

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