Introduction
For Australian companies, outsourced legal counsel (sometimes called external general counsel) blends the expertise of a senior in-house lawyer with the flexibility of an external service. This model delivers ongoing, flexible and cost-effective legal support on a predictable basis. In practice, it means accessing experienced commercial lawyers and compliance specialists exactly when you need them – handling day-to-day questions, contracts, employment matters and more – without having to hire a full-time in-house counsel. It’s an ideal solution for businesses that want strategic legal guidance in a modern, scalable format.
Outsourcing your legal function is especially attractive for organisations that have outgrown ad hoc advice but aren’t ready to staff a permanent legal department. Small and medium-sized enterprises, growing startups and any business facing variable or project-based legal needs can benefit. Rather than juggling multiple law firms, you have a single, integrated legal partner who understands your business. The outsourced counsel becomes a trusted adviser who knows your company and can address a wide range of legal issues proactively.
Core Services
Our outsourced counsel team offers a broad range of commercial legal services, each tailored to your business:
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Corporate Structuring & Governance: Guidance on business structuring, director/shareholder agreements, governance frameworks and corporate compliance. We help ensure your company’s constitution and operations meet best-practice standards.
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Commercial Contracts: Drafting, negotiating and reviewing your key agreements (supplier contracts, customer terms, NDAs, partnership deals, etc.) so that terms are clear, enforceable and aligned with your business objectives.
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Employment & Workplace Law: Advice on employment contracts, workplace policies, contractor arrangements and staff disputes. We help you navigate Australian labour laws and regulatory requirements to keep the workplace compliant and fair.
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Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Expertise in industry-specific rules (ASIC, ACCC, privacy, OHS, and more) to proactively manage legal risk. We implement compliance processes, conduct legal audits and stay on top of changing regulations so issues are identified early.
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Mergers, Acquisitions & Growth Transactions: Support with due diligence, deal structuring and negotiations for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures or capital raises. We work to maximize value and protect your interests during expansions or sales of business assets
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Dispute Prevention & Resolution: Practical legal advice aimed at avoiding costly disputes. When disagreements arise, we coordinate with litigation specialists as needed and guide you through dispute resolution to safeguard your business.
Cost Control & Value
A key benefit of outsourced counsel is cost transparency and efficiency. Without a full-time legal salary and benefits to pay, an external counsel arrangement is often far more cost-effective. We offer predictable fee structures (monthly retainers or subscription-style plans) so you can budget confidently. This removes the “sticker shock” of unpredictable hourly billing.
Because our lawyers invest time learning your business, they work efficiently – delivering more value per dollar. One analysis notes that external counsel, once familiar with a company, can handle matters more quickly than outside counsel who bill by the hour. In addition, this proactive support helps prevent costly problems later. By addressing compliance and risk issues early, we protect your business and often avoid expensive disputes or litigation down the track.
In short, outsourced legal counsel provides high-level advice with a flexible, cost-controlled approach – helping your company grow with confidence while keeping legal expenses in check.
Summary:
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Predictable Budgets – choose a plan that fits your cash flow.
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Zero Overheads – no payroll taxes, office space, or software licenses to fund.
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Fast Start-Up – we’re operational in days, not months.
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Measurable ROI – track matters, savings, and risk reductions in real time.
Who We Work With
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Small and Medium Enterprises: Companies that currently engage outside law firms for legal work but lack a full-time lawyer. Outsourced counsel gives these businesses integrated support and consistency without the fixed cost of an in-house team.
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Growth-stage Companies: Startups, scale-ups and expanding organisations that need reliable legal oversight as they evolve. Businesses undergoing change – such as new funding, restructuring or entry into new markets – often find outsourced counsel delivers the expertise they need on demand.
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Flexible Legal Needs: Any business seeking a flexible, scalable legal arrangement. This model is well-suited to firms with intermittent or project-based legal workloads, or those who want to cap legal expenses and avoid unexpected hourly bills.
