Overview
This role is for a Fractional General Counsel to provide trusted legal guidance to growing companies without the need for a full-time in-house legal team. The position involves advising founders, CEOs, and boards on a variety of legal and commercial matters, helping align legal strategy with business goals in fast-moving environments.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including NDAs, commercial agreements, SaaS, partnership, and employment contracts
- Advise on corporate governance, board matters, and legal risk management
- Support fundraising rounds, cap table reviews, and investor documentation
- Provide counsel on employment law, intellectual property, privacy, and regulatory compliance
- Guide companies in developing internal policies and legal best practices
- Oversee or coordinate with external legal counsel for specialized issues
- Assist with international legal considerations, expansion, and jurisdictional compliance
- Act as a strategic legal partner in mergers and acquisitions, licensing, or joint ventures
Requirements
- Proven experience in corporate, commercial, or technology-focused legal roles
- Prior in-house experience, preferably as General Counsel or senior legal counsel
- Business-oriented mindset with strong communication and negotiation skills
- Comfortable advising founders, investors, and executive teams
- Familiarity with early-stage company structures, venture financing, and international compliance
- Experience in fractional, consulting, or legal advisory roles is highly valued
Compensation & Benefits
- Ability to set your own pricing
- Remote work opportunity
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity to work across various industries
Location
Remote position with flexible scheduling options