Outside Counsel Services | Jacobs Counsel
Outside Counsel Services
Your fractional legal department

Your Fractional Legal Department

Strategic outside counsel for startups and growing businesses. Get Fortune 500 legal expertise without the Fortune 500 price tag.

Fast Response

24-48 hour turnaround, not weeks

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Predictable Pricing

Monthly retainers, no surprises

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Industry Expertise

Deep tech & startup experience

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True Partnership

We learn your business

Service Levels for Every Stage

Advisory

Light-touch counsel for established operations

Ideal for: 1-2 hours/month

  • Monthly check-in calls
  • Contract review (up to 5/month)
  • Email support
  • 48-hour response time

Scale

Full outside general counsel

Ideal for: 10-20+ hours/month

  • Weekly calls + Slack access
  • Complete contract management
  • Same-day response
  • Board & investor relations
  • M&A support

How It Works

1

Complete Intake

10-minute assessment of your needs

2

Custom Proposal

Tailored engagement within 24 hours

3

Quick Start

Begin work within 48 hours

4

Ongoing Support

Your dedicated counsel on-demand

⚖️ Important Legal Notice

No attorney-client relationship is created by completing this intake form. This form is for information gathering purposes only. An attorney-client relationship will only be established upon both parties signing an engagement letter and Jacobs Counsel confirming representation in writing. Information provided will be kept confidential pursuant to applicable rules of professional conduct.

Tell Us About Your Business

Help us understand your company and industry

What Legal Support Do You Need?

Select all areas where you need ongoing legal counsel

Contract Management

Review, draft, and negotiate all your business contracts

  • Customer agreements
  • Vendor contracts
  • Partnership agreements
  • NDAs and terms of service

Employment & HR

Navigate employment law and build your team properly

  • Employment agreements
  • Contractor agreements
  • Employee handbook
  • Equity compensation

Corporate Governance

Maintain proper corporate structure and compliance

  • Board resolutions
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Annual compliance
  • Corporate policies

Intellectual Property

Protect and manage your intellectual property assets

  • Trademark strategy
  • Copyright protection
  • Trade secret policies
  • IP assignments

Fundraising Support

Legal support for raising capital

  • SAFE agreements
  • Convertible notes
  • Due diligence prep
  • Investor relations

Regulatory Compliance

Stay compliant with industry regulations

  • Privacy policies
  • Data protection
  • Industry regulations
  • License management

Current Legal Situation

Help us understand your current legal setup

We handle legal matters ourselves or ad-hoc
We hire lawyers for specific projects
We work with a firm but looking for alternatives
Traditional firms are too expensive
Need faster response times
Need specialized knowledge for our industry
Want a lawyer who knows our business

Choose Your Service Level

Select the level of support that fits your needs

Advisory

Light-touch counsel for established businesses

  • Monthly check-ins
  • Contract review (up to 5/month)
  • Email support
  • 48-hour response time
Ideal for: 1-2 hours/month

Growth

Regular support for growing companies

  • Bi-weekly calls
  • Unlimited contract review
  • Employment support
  • Priority 24-hour response
  • Quarterly planning sessions
Ideal for: 5-10 hours/month

Scale

Comprehensive counsel for scaling companies

  • Weekly calls
  • Dedicated Slack channel
  • Full contract management
  • Board meeting support
  • Same-day response
  • Strategic planning
Ideal for: 10-20 hours/month

Timeline & Investment

When do you need support and what's your budget?

Immediately
This week
Soon
Within 2 weeks
This Month
Within 30 days
Planning
Just exploring
$1K-2.5K
Starter
$2.5K-5K
Growth
$5K-10K
Scale
$10K+
Enterprise
Predictable monthly fee for ongoing support
Pre-purchase hours at discounted rate
Retainer plus project-based work

Almost Done!

Review your information and submit

🎯 Your Outside Counsel Recommendation
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Request Submitted Successfully!

Thank you for your interest in outside counsel services. We'll review your needs and send you a custom proposal within 24 hours.

What happens next?

  1. We'll analyze your requirements and prepare a custom proposal
  2. You'll receive an email within 24 hours with pricing and terms
  3. We'll schedule a call to discuss your specific needs
  4. Once agreed, we can start supporting you immediately