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On-Demand Legal Leadership for Founders, Funds & Regulated Firms
As your business grows, so do your legal risks. LawVisory provides fractional or designated Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and General Counsel (GC) services to help you manage contracts, capital raises, compliance, and disputes—without the full-time cost of in-house counsel.
Here’s what clients often ask when exploring outsourced legal leadership.
General Overview
- A General Counsel (GC) provides broad legal oversight across contracts, employment, regulatory matters, and litigation.
- A Chief Legal Officer (CLO) typically has a more strategic, executive role—guiding risk, governance, and advising C-suite decisions.
LawVisory can serve in either capacity or provide both as part of a fractional legal team.
Outsourced legal leadership means your company gets senior-level legal guidance from experienced attorneys—without hiring full-time. You’ll have:
- A dedicated legal point of contact
- Strategic and operational legal coverage
- Cost flexibility and predictable billing
- Confidential attorney-client privileged support
Our clients often include:
- Startups post-Series A that needs legal leadership
- Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) scaling operations
- Blockchain and Web3 projects needing legal clarity
- Private equity or family offices lacking in-house legal staff
- International firms entering the U.S. market
Scope of Legal Services
Key responsibilities may include:
- Drafting and negotiating contracts (client, vendor, IP)
- Reviewing marketing and disclosure materials
- Advising on HR, equity, and executive compensation
- Managing legal due diligence in capital raises or M&A
- Supporting board governance and risk oversight
- Responding to legal threats or disputes
LawVisory scopes services based on your stage, industry, and needs.
Yes. We can be appointed as your named CLO or GC, attend board meetings, and file relevant compliance paperwork. We also act as advisors to investment committees, audit chairs, or legal subcommittees when needed.
Absolutely. We provide:
- SAFE and convertible note reviews
- Term sheet and investor agreement negotiation
- Reg D / Reg CF / Reg A+ filings
- Subscription docs and PPMs
- Investor disclosure and risk language
- Data room legal readiness
We also perform legal due diligence on behalf of founders or investors.
Engagement, Process & Flexibility
Our onboarding process includes:
- Discovery Call – Learn your business, risks, and priorities
- Custom Proposal – Scope of services with flat or hourly rates
- Engagement Agreement – Standard or retainer-based
- Kick-Off Call – Assign roles, map projects, establish communication cadence
- Ongoing Support – Scheduled check-ins and on-call legal access
Our plans are flexible but commonly include:
- Up to 5–15 legal hours per month
- Contract drafting or review (2–4 per month)
- Monthly legal strategy session
- Legal inbox access or Slack/email support
- Priority response for urgent legal questions
Yes. Our engagements are scalable and modular, meaning you can start with project-based support and grow into monthly legal counsel or vice versa.
Industry Experience
LawVisory’s legal leadership spans:
- Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs)
- Venture-backed tech startups
- Blockchain and token projects
- Fintech and SaaS businesses
- Private funds, family offices, and holding companies
Yes. We support non-U.S. firms with:
- U.S. entity formation and structuring
- Cross-border contract review
- U.S. securities and compliance advisory
- Tax strategy coordination
- Licensing and IP protection
Risk, Litigation & Crisis Management
Yes. We offer:
- Pre-litigation counseling
- Arbitration and mediation support
- Coordination with trial counsel (if needed)
- Risk mitigation plans and disclosure strategies
We also help draft cease and desist letters, respond to demand letters, and de-escalate issues before they reach court.
Yes. As your GC or CLO, we can:
- Coordinate internal messaging
- Engage with outside stakeholders
- Support communications with regulators or media
- Ensure all crisis responses are legally sound and documented
Pricing & Retainer Options
Pricing is based on scope, industry, and duration. We offer:
- Flat monthly retainers (based on client specific requirements)
- Hourly plans (discounted for ongoing clients)
- Fixed-fee packages for startups or transaction events
Let us build a package that fits your needs and stage of growth.
Retainers provide:
- Priority access and guaranteed availability
- Predictable legal spend
- Strategic alignment over time
- Consistent legal messaging and document tracking
Ideal for scaling teams or firms with consistent legal needs.
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