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    What is a fractional general counsel?

    Short answer: A fractional general counsel is an outside lawyer providing agreed, recurring legal support for a company, with priorities and availability set in the engagement.

    The arrangement can give a company a point of contact for contracts, corporate questions and other recurring needs without making the lawyer an employee. Agree who owns priorities, how requests are made and which decisions remain with the business.

    Define the responsible attorney, available capacity, communication expectations and when specialist or local counsel is needed. Fees can be hourly, retainer-based or hybrid, depending on the work. Revisit the scope as the company changes.

    Updated September 30, 2026. General information only, not legal advice for your situation. A complimentary fit-and-intake call is not legal advice; representation requires a written engagement agreement.

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