What Is Fractional General Counsel — And Does Your Business Need It?

Growing businesses often reach a point where they need more than occasional outside counsel, but are not yet ready to hire a full-time general counsel. Fractional General Counsel (GC) services bridge that gap.

A Fractional GC works with your company on a part-time or as-needed basis, providing the same strategic legal oversight as an in-house general counsel — without the full-time salary, benefits, and overhead.

What does a Fractional GC actually do? They review and negotiate contracts, advise on regulatory compliance, manage outside counsel, help structure transactions, and serve as a trusted advisor to your executive team.

This model works particularly well for companies in the $1M–$20M revenue range that are growing quickly and facing increasingly complex legal questions, but where a full-time hire doesn't yet make economic sense.

At Roitman Legal, our Fractional GC offering is built around your business's specific needs. We become a genuine part of your team — attending key meetings, learning your industry, and providing proactive counsel rather than just reacting to problems.

If you're spending significant time managing legal questions yourself, or if you find yourself bringing in outside counsel for routine matters, a Fractional GC arrangement may be the right solution.