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
Predictable Pricing
Monthly retainers, no surprises
Industry Expertise
Deep tech & startup experience
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
Growth
Regular support for scaling companies
Ideal for: 5-10 hours/month
- Bi-weekly strategy calls
- Unlimited contract review
- Employment & HR support
- 24-hour priority response
- Fundraising support
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
Complete Intake
10-minute assessment of your needs
Custom Proposal
Tailored engagement within 24 hours
Quick Start
Begin work within 48 hours
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
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
Growth
Regular support for growing companies
- Bi-weekly calls
- Unlimited contract review
- Employment support
- Priority 24-hour response
- Quarterly planning sessions
Scale
Comprehensive counsel for scaling companies
- Weekly calls
- Dedicated Slack channel
- Full contract management
- Board meeting support
- Same-day response
- Strategic planning
Timeline & Investment
When do you need support and what's your budget?
Almost Done!
Review your information and submit
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?
- We'll analyze your requirements and prepare a custom proposal
- You'll receive an email within 24 hours with pricing and terms
- We'll schedule a call to discuss your specific needs
- Once agreed, we can start supporting you immediately