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FRACTIONAL GENERAL COUNSEL FAQ

Everything you want to know about how it works

What is fractional general counsel?

It’s ongoing, strategic legal support without the full-time cost. You get an experienced attorney embedded in your business, offering consistent legal guidance aligned with your goals, all for a flat monthly rate.

How is this different from hiring a law firm?

Traditional law firms are often hired for a single task, or a series of tasks. Some law firm relationships are reactive, most often billed hourly, and you might not even know who’s doing the work. With fractional general counsel, you get me and my 25 years of experience - during planned check-ins, executive meetings, and when you need me - as a strategic partner who knows your business inside and out.

How does billing work?

Fractional general counsel is billed at a flat monthly rate with no hourly clock. In the first 90 days, there’s limited rollover flexibility to help you ramp up. After that, time resets each month to encourage consistent engagement. This isn’t about squeezing hours - it’s about staying proactive so legal doesn’t fall behind your growth.

What kinds of legal work do you handle?

I focus on contracts, governance, risk management, and advising on key team relationships - including founders, executives, and contractors. I don’t litigate, but I use my litigation background to help you avoid court. If litigation becomes necessary, I oversee the legal strategy and help build the right team.

Can you work with our in-house counsel or existing firm?

Yes. I often partner with in-house legal teams or outside firms. I help coordinate efforts, streamline communication, and ensure your legal strategy stays aligned with your business goals. Many clients find they rely less on outside firms once we’ve built the right internal systems.

What’s the commitment?

We start with a 90-day onboarding period. From there, a six-month minimum is recommended to build the right systems and deliver long-term value.

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Her Corporate Counsel focuses on supporting women-owned businesses, not to exclude, but to celebrate the way women lead with empathy, the way they are open to connection on a deeper level, and the way they build their businesses with their heart and soul. 

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