Top 5 signs your business could benefit from fractional legal counsel services
As your business grows, so do its legal needs. While hiring a full-time legal team may not be feasible, that doesn’t mean you need to compromise on sound, timely legal advice. Fractional legal counsel, flexible legal support you can access as required, offers a middle ground, providing expert assistance without the overhead of a full-time hire. Here are the top five signs that your business could benefit from fractional legal services.
1. You're struggling to keep up with contracts
If managing customer and vendor contracts takes up more time than you’d like, or if reviewing terms and conditions is becoming a bottleneck, fractional legal counsel could be your solution. Adaptable Legal Counsel can help you understand legal risk, create fallback positions, and align contracting risk with your strategic directions. We also advise on negotiation stances, negotiate on your behalf, draft terms, and help you strategically make the most of your negotiation position. With flexible legal support like this, you can focus on core activities without worrying about the fine print.
2. Compliance and regulations feel overwhelming
Whether it’s data protection, industry-specific regulations, or other compliance areas, staying compliant is crucial but challenging. For businesses without dedicated in-house legal resources, fractional legal counsel brings in-depth, targeted expertise that keeps you compliant without the costs of a full-time legal department. This approach is particularly helpful for businesses in regulated industries where regulations are complex and penalties for non-compliance can be high. Adaptable Legal Counsel can help you understand industry-specific regulations, put in place processes, procedures and training to mitigate any issues, and horizon scan for changes to law and regulations.
3. You need legal support but don’t want the overhead
Legal advice can be costly, especially if you engage a traditional firm for every small need. Fractional legal counsel provides you with access to experienced legal professionals on a cost-effective, affordable day rate basis. Plus, you don’t need to hire a full-time legal counsel, pay National Insurance, contribute to a pension, or cover any other employment costs for someone you may not need on an ongoing basis.
4. Your business is expanding
Growth is exciting, but it also brings legal challenges. Whether you're entering new markets, adding product lines, or hiring new staff, you’ll face legal questions along the way. A fractional legal counsel can guide you through these transitions, helping you navigate risks, protect your assets, and lay a solid foundation for sustainable growth.
5. You’re reacting to legal issues instead of proactively managing them
If you’re finding that legal issues seem to ‘pop up’ without warning, it may be time to shift from reactive to proactive legal management. Fractional legal counsel services allow you to consult on potential risks, draft preventive measures, and ensure your policies and procedures are up to date, helping you stay a step ahead.
About Adaptable Legal Counsel
Adaptable Legal Counsel offers flexible, in-depth legal support tailored for small and medium-sized businesses across the Thames Valley and beyond. We provide fractional legal counsel services that are bespoke to your needs and business growth plans. Specialising in comprehensive, practical solutions, we’re committed to helping businesses navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence.
About Amy
Amy is a qualified commercial solicitor with extensive experience in commercial law and legal compliance, honed during her time at Reed Exhibitions (RX Global), part of the RELX Group. RX Global, a leading global events organiser, provided Amy with a unique perspective on the complex legal needs of large-scale, international events. Her role there deepened her expertise in areas like data protection, intellectual property, and commercial contracting, enabling her to understand and anticipate the demands of event management from a legal standpoint. Now, as the founder of Adaptable Legal Counsel, Amy leverages this background to offer tailored, agile legal solutions that empower small and medium-sized businesses to navigate their own regulatory landscapes confidently and effectively.
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