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At LawVisory, we provide fractional and fully outsourced General Counsel (GC), Chief Legal Officer (CLO), and Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) services to RIAs, blockchain projects, and scaling companies. This FAQ answers the most common questions about how outsourced legal and compliance leadership works—and why it’s often the smarter choice.
General Overview
An outsourced CCO or General Counsel is a licensed attorney or compliance professional who functions as your firm's legal or compliance leader—without being a full-time employee. They help manage risk, regulatory obligations, and strategic legal issues on a part-time or fractional basis.
- A General Counsel (GC) provides broad legal advice on contracts, employment, IP, fundraising, and litigation.
- A Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) ensures your business meets regulatory obligations—like SEC rules for RIAs or AML/KYC compliance for crypto.
LawVisory offers both roles independently and as a combined solution, depending on your needs.
Outsourcing provides:
- Cost savings (no salary, benefits, or overhead)
- Immediate access to seasoned experts
- Flexibility to scale legal support up or down
- Confidentiality under attorney-client privilege
- Independence in overseeing compliance functions (especially important for RIAs)
Scope of Services
A LawVisory GC can support:
- Contract drafting & review
- Risk analysis & litigation avoidance
- Fundraising legal support (SAFE, Reg D, A+, CF)
- IP protection & licensing
- Employment, vendor, and equity documents
- Board governance and shareholder issues
A LawVisory CCO can handle:
- Annual 206(4)-7 compliance reviews
- Compliance calendar creation and testing
- Advertising & marketing review (SEC Rule 206(4)-1)
- Books and records oversight
- Regulatory filings (Form ADV, U4, Form D, 13F, etc.)
- Mock audits and SEC exam preparation
- Yes. LawVisory can serve as your official designated CCO, GC, or CLO on SEC filings and internal documents. We ensure all compliance leadership duties are fulfilled without triggering concerns about independence or internal oversight gaps.
Engagement Models & Onboarding
We follow a simple 5-step process:
- Discovery Call – We assess your legal and compliance needs
- Custom Proposal – Based on your business, risk, and industry
- Engagement Agreement – Flat-rate, hourly, or hybrid model
- Kick-Off Call – We map key priorities and timelines
- Ongoing Collaboration – Scheduled check-ins + real-time support
Our retainer packages may include:
- Monthly strategy sessions
- Up to 5–15 hours of attorney/compliance work
- Priority response time
- Review of contracts, filings, and internal documents
- Compliance task tracking and reporting
In most cases, we can onboard and begin supporting your team within 5–10 business days after signing. Urgent engagements may be expedited.
Regulatory Coverage & Expertise
LawVisory serves:
- Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs)
- Blockchain and digital asset companies
- Venture-backed tech startups
- Private funds and family offices
- Metaverse and Web3 firms entering the U.S. market
Yes. We offer:
- Full mock SEC/state examinations
- Pre-exam coaching for your team
- Drafting and reviewing audit response materials
- Post-audit remediation planning
We also provide on-call support during live exams.
Yes. We handle litigation-readiness, pre-litigation strategy, and represent clients in arbitration and regulatory actions. For complex litigation, we also coordinate with specialist trial counsel.
Cost & Value
Pricing depends on:
- The complexity of your business
- Regulatory footprint (SEC, FINCEN, etc.)
- Hours of support needed
We offer:
- Flat monthly retainers
- Discounted hourly plans
Fixed-fee bundles for startups or token projects
Let us build a plan that fits your budget and risk profile.
Outsourcing gives you:
- Access to senior-level talent without the salary burden
- Legal flexibility during rapid growth or transition
- Strategic advice that scales with your business
Many companies use LawVisory as an interim legal solution while preparing for in-house hiring.
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