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Strategic Legal Partnership Without the Overhead

Every growing business encounters legal questions—from contracts and compliance to governance and risk. But not every company needs a full-time, in-house legal team. That’s where Abrams Law can fit in with your business needs.

Our Outside General Counsel service gives you ongoing access to experienced legal advisors who understand your business, provide timely guidance, and help you navigate legal complexity—without the cost or commitment of hiring a permanent general counsel.

We act as an extension of your leadership team, offering pragmatic legal support that aligns with your commercial objectives and keeps your operations compliant, protected, and scalable.

Why Businesses Choose an Outside General Counsel

Businesses face increasing legal and regulatory obligations—but hiring a full-time general counsel can be expensive, time-consuming, and unnecessary for many organisations.

Our clients choose an Outside General Counsel model to:

Receive ongoing legal guidance at a predictable, fixed cost, which is fully insured
Access senior-level legal insight without long-term overhead
Streamline contract, compliance, governance and operational decision-making
Free up executive time to focus on growth
Mitigate legal risks early before they become expensive problems

Whether you’re a scaling business, an international subsidiary, or an established company undergoing transformation, our model provides agility, certainty, and continuity.

Our Outside General Counsel Services

We offer a flexible, tailored general counsel solution, designed to cover the legal needs of your business in a cost-effective and efficient way. Services are typically delivered on a fixed-fee or retainer basis, ensuring clarity on both scope and cost.

1. Corporate and Business Law

We advise on the day-to-day and strategic legal needs of your business, including:

Business formation and restructuring
Director duties, corporate governance, and shareholder matters
Mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
Cross-border legal strategy and risk mitigation
Legal input into commercial strategy and growth planning

Our advice is always grounded in commercial reality, helping you move forward with clarity and control.

2. Commercial Contracts

We support businesses with contract drafting, review, and negotiation across a broad range of matters:

Supplier, customer, and service agreements
NDAs, MSAs, SLAs, and licensing contracts
Employment, consultancy, and contractor agreements
Terms and conditions for online businesses or platforms
International and cross-border contract compliance

We help you create strong, enforceable agreements that protect your interests while enabling deal flow.

3. Compliance and Risk Management

Keeping pace with regulatory obligations is essential. We help ensure your business remains compliant, including:

U.S. and UK regulatory frameworks (where relevant)
Internal policies and procedures
Risk identification and mitigation strategies
ESG and governance reporting
Board and investor communications on legal matters

We offer horizon scanning and legal updates to ensure your business stays ahead of changing rules.

4. Operations and Legal Infrastructure

Legal operations are at the core of business efficiency. We assist with:

Developing or improving internal legal workflows
Creating standardised documentation libraries
Managing legal projects or liaising with external counsel
Supporting procurement and commercial teams with legal advice
Advising on data protection, IP, and digital compliance

We bring order to legal processes, helping your business run smarter.

5. Business Start-up and Scale-Up Support

For new and growing businesses, we offer proactive, hands-on support to navigate early-stage legal needs:

Incorporation and ownership structure
Founders’ agreements and shareholder alignment
Capital raising documentation and investor communications
Employee onboarding and contractor policies
Early-stage compliance systems and protections

We help lay the legal foundations for sustainable growth and investment-readiness.

How It Works

Fixed-Fee or Monthly Retainer: Transparent, predictable costs tailored to your business size and needs.
Flexible Access: Email, phone, or video call—speak directly with your advisor whenever needed.
Dedicated Support: You’ll work with a consistent legal contact who knows your business.
Scalable Service: As your business grows, we can expand support or bring in specialist expertise.
Proactive Advice: We identify risks early and provide recommendations before issues escalate.

This model gives you the legal assurance of an in-house counsel, without the overhead or inflexibility.

Who We Work With

Our Outside General Counsel service is ideal for:

UK and European companies operating in or expanding to the U.S.
U.S. subsidiaries of international businesses
Growth-stage companies preparing for funding, sale, or expansion
Businesses in regulated sectors needing legal guidance
CEOs, COOs, and CFOs looking for a trusted legal sounding board

We support clients across sectors, including technology, e-commerce, professional services, finance, and more.

Why Choose Abrams Law as Your Outside General Counsel

Dual-Qualified Legal Expertise: We’re qualified in both the U.S. and UK, offering cross-border clarity where needed.
Commercially Minded: We don’t over-lawyer—we deliver clear, actionable advice that helps you make decisions quickly.
Responsive and Practical: You’ll deal directly with experienced legal advisors who understand your priorities.
Consistent and Confidential: We build long-term relationships based on trust, professionalism, and discretion.
Value-Based Service: Our fixed-fee and retainer models allow you to manage legal spend without surprise costs.

We don’t just solve legal problems—we help shape the legal strategy that drives your business forward.

Let’s Build a Legal Partnership That Works for You

If your business needs legal guidance but isn’t ready to hire in-house, Abrams Law offers a flexible, high-impact solution. As your U.S. Outside General Counsel, we’ll help you operate with confidence and legal clarity.

Contact us today to discuss a tailored legal counsel arrangement.