A fractional general counsel is a part-time legal advisor who supports businesses with general legal needs, using including contracts, governance, and compliance. They also help refer complex legal matters to specialists and keep tabs on those attorneys. And unlike other attorneys who might just help with a matter and be done with you, the premise of a fractional general counsel is that it will be a long term relationship, with the attorney serving as an integral member of your core team.

Businesses typically benefit from general counsel when they reach certain complexity milestones, such as:

* Multiple owners or investors

* A formal board or advisory committee

* Operations in multiple states or jurisdictions

* $500K to $10-20M in annual revenue

* Frequent contracts, hires, or commercial transactions

* The business is scaling, fundraising, or expanding across jurisdictions

* Legal spend is $5k-$180K/year, and flexibility is key

If legal questions come up weekly or monthly—or if decisions affect risk, governance, or reputation—ongoing counsel can prevent costly mistakes. Jay Razzouk also coordinates with niche counsel as needed to ensure your legal strategy is cohesive and efficient.

Whether you're onboarding a partner, restructuring ownership, or preparing for a sale, we help clarify roles, document decisions, and align legal strategy with long-term goals. Legal guidance can help ensure transitions are legally sound, and key risks are anticipated and addressed.

Without legal oversight, businesses may sign vague or detrimental contracts, mishandle employee classification, or overlook governance requirements. These types of gaps can lead to lawsuits, tax penalties, or investor mistrust—often at the worst possible time.

Ongoing counsel builds legal continuity. Jay would get to understand your business context, track evolving risks, and proactively advise before issues arise. One-off consulting may solve immediate problems, but it often misses the bigger picture and can fail to achieve lasting reforms.

Jay Razzouk helps determine applicable law, register entities, minimize tax exposure, and avoid jurisdictional disputes.

Governance policies define how decisions are made, how conflicts are handled, and how executives are compensated. They help build trust, reduce liability, and support investor confidence.

We work alongside your financial team to ensure legal and financial strategies are aligned. From entity structure to compensation plans and tax elections, we help translate legal requirements into practical systems your advisors can implement.

If you need strategic legal input but aren’t ready for a full-time hire, fractional general counsel offers flexible, preventive support that scales with your business.