Your Embedded Deal Partner
One legal partner across every venture, every deal, every decision. I learn your business and move with you—not against your momentum.
What is embedded counsel and how does it work?
Unlike traditional law firms where you pay by the hour and start from scratch each time, Embedded Counsel is your ongoing deal partner—I learn your business, understand your goals, and handle legal matters as they arise so you can focus on building.
Embedded in Your Business
I'm not just "outside counsel" in name—I become part of your team. You have direct access to your attorney, not a paralegal or intake coordinator.
Fast Response Times
Same-day or next-day responses on urgent matters. No more waiting days for a callback or paying rush fees for basic attention.
Proactive Guidance
I don't just respond to problems—I help you spot risks before they become issues and advise on strategic decisions in real-time.
How much does outside counsel cost?
Predictable monthly pricing based on your needs. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices.
Starter
For early-stage startups and solo operators
Growth
For scaling companies with active deal flow
Everything in Starter, plus:
Enterprise
For companies with complex multi-state or multi-entity needs
Everything in Growth, plus:
All tiers are month-to-month. No long-term commitment required.
What's included in every outside counsel retainer?
Strategic Business Counsel
Proactive guidance on business strategy, risk management, and legal planning—not just reactive advice when problems arise.
- • Entity formation and structuring advice
- • Strategic planning for growth and expansion
- • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- • Regulatory compliance monitoring
Contract Review & Negotiation
Every contract you sign is reviewed, marked up, and negotiated to protect your interests and maximize value.
- • Customer and vendor agreements
- • Partnership and JV deals
- • Licensing and distribution contracts
- • Talent and influencer agreements
Employment & HR Support
Hiring employees or contractors? I draft employment docs, handle HR issues, and ensure compliance with labor laws.
- • Employment offer letters and agreements
- • Independent contractor agreements
- • Confidentiality and IP assignment docs
- • Termination and severance guidance
On-Demand Legal Support
When urgent legal issues arise, you get fast responses—not "I'll get back to you in 3-5 business days."
- • Same-day or next-day responses on urgent matters
- • Quick legal research and memo drafting
- • Demand letter and C&D responses
- • Crisis management and triage
How does the outside counsel engagement work?
I learn your business
A strategy call to understand your operations, risk profile, and legal needs.
I build your legal stack
Entity docs, contracts, IP filings, and compliance frameworks tailored to your business.
I stay embedded
Ongoing counsel as your business grows. One relationship across every deal and venture.
Who Outside Counsel Is For
🚀 Startups & Scale-Ups
Growing companies that need strategic legal guidance but aren't ready for a full-time General Counsel ($250K+ salary).
How I help:
- • Provide fractional GC services and strategic guidance
- • Handle contract negotiation and deal structuring
- • Manage employment matters and HR compliance
- • Support investor relations and fundraising docs
🎮 Gaming & Esports Companies
Companies navigating complex gaming regulations, player contracts, licensing deals, and multi-state compliance.
How we help:
- • Serve as ongoing counsel for gaming law compliance
- • Review player contracts and tournament rules
- • Handle regulatory filings and license applications
- • Monitor multi-state compliance changes
🏈 Athletes & Creators Building Businesses
High performers signing deals, launching products, and managing partnerships who need responsive industry-savvy counsel.
How we help:
- • Act as on-retainer counsel for NIL deals and partnerships
- • Review contracts before signing, negotiate better terms
- • Provide strategic advice for business ventures
- • Handle day-to-day legal matters across ventures
💼 High-Performing Professionals
Executives, consultants, and professionals building side ventures or managing multiple business interests.
How we help:
- • Provide ongoing counsel for business ventures
- • Review employment contracts and comp packages
- • Structure side businesses and investment vehicles
- • Handle estate planning and wealth preservation
Free Startup Legal Playbook
The Startup Legal Playbook
Agile outside counsel strategies for SaaS growth, funding rounds, and AI innovation.
Embedded Counsel vs. Traditional Law Firm
| Feature | Jacobs Counsel | Traditional Firm |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Fixed monthly fee | Hourly billing |
| Access | Direct to your attorney | Through associates |
| Turnaround | 24–48 hours standard | 1–2 weeks typical |
| Scope | Unlimited within tier | Metered by the hour |
| Technology | AI-assisted workflows | Manual processes |
AI-Native Advantage
AI handles first-pass review of vendor contracts, employment agreements, and fundraising documents. You get senior strategy without paying for junior associate research hours.
Learn how we workReady to Add Strategic Legal Partnership to Your Team?
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