Fractional Glossary Terms

Fractional General Counsel

frak-shuh-nl jen-er-ul kown-sel (noun)

A Fractional General Counsel is a senior in-house legal executive hired on a part-time or retainer basis to manage a company’s legal function — contracts, risk, compliance, corporate governance, and strategic legal advice — without the cost of a full-time hire.

They sit closer to the business than an external law firm and understand it deeply — reviewing agreements, advising on risk, managing external counsel, and making sure the company isn’t unknowingly sitting on legal landmines.

For scaling businesses navigating fundraising, commercial deals, employment matters, or regulatory complexity, a Fractional General Counsel brings serious legal horsepower at a cost that makes sense for the stage.

Think: a trusted legal mind embedded in your business, without the full-time salary.