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Outside General Counsel

Outside general counsel services for growing companies.

A dedicated attorney on a flat monthly retainer — handling the contracts, employment questions, and governance that pile up while you're trying to run the company. Your legal department, minus the salary.

What We Do

What outside GC covers

Contract Review

Customer agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and partnership deals — reviewed with your business in mind.

Employment Matters

Offer letters, contractor agreements, equity compensation, handbooks, and separation agreements.

Corporate Governance

Board meetings, stockholder matters, equity issuances, and keeping the corporate records clean.

Compliance Guidance

Privacy policies, terms of service, regulatory questions, and staying ahead of requirements.

Transaction Support

Financing rounds, partnership deals, and M&A preparation, with plain guidance on deal terms.

Strategic Counsel

A sounding board for decisions with legal implications. Sometimes all you need is a quick call.

$50

30-min consult, credited

200+

Contracts negotiated

3 states

CT, MA & NY

Written Quotes

Quoted in writing

The Cost Comparison

A predictable retainer, next to the alternatives

Turley Law OGC Hourly Law Firm Full-Time In-House
Cost Flat monthly fee, no ramp-up The meter runs on every email Salary, benefits, and overhead
Predictability Same fee every month, agreed in advance Bill size depends on how bad the month was Fixed cost whether or not there's legal work to do
Ramp-up time None — same attorney, already knows your business Starts over with each new matter or associate Weeks to hire, onboard, and get up to speed

Common Questions

Outside GC FAQ

How is Outside GC different from hiring a law firm?

With a law firm, engagement is typically for specific projects — starting fresh each time. With outside GC, there's ongoing access to an attorney who already knows the business: the contracts, risk tolerance, and growth stage.

What's included in a retainer?

Retainers are customized but typically include contract review and negotiation, employment documents, corporate governance, compliance guidance, and strategic counsel. Scope is defined clearly upfront; work outside the scope is quoted separately.

How quickly are urgent matters addressed?

OGC clients get a direct line — phone and email, no ticketing system. We aim to respond promptly, and urgent matters go to the front of the line.

Can the attorney attend board meetings?

Yes. Many OGC clients have counsel attend board meetings — in person or virtually — to provide legal guidance or be available for questions. Typically included in comprehensive retainers, or quoted separately.

What about specialized needs outside general practice areas?

For litigation, IP protection, immigration, and tax, we coordinate with trusted specialists as needed. Data privacy and regulatory compliance are handled directly.

Bring your legal work under one roof.

Tell us what's landing on your desk. We'll show you what a flat monthly retainer would cover — and what it would cost.

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