Fractional General Counsel

About the role

The Fractional General Counsel will oversee the legal and regulatory aspects of business operations, including multi-state expansion, employment compliance, handbook development, and corporate governance. The ideal candidate has experience supporting organizations operating in multiple jurisdictions and has previously managed business and compliance matters in New York, Ohio, Florida, and Massachusetts.

Key Responsibilities

• Advises on strategic expansion into new states
• Coordinates entity registrations and business filings
• Manages state compliance requirements
• Works with local counsel and regulatory agencies
• Maintains state filing and renewal calendars
• Drafts and maintains employee handbooks
• Develops and reviews HR policies and procedures
• Advises on multi-state employment law issues
• Reviews employment and independent contractor agreements
• Provides guidance regarding workplace compliance and employee relations
• Advise executive leadership on legal and regulatory matters
• Develops internal compliance policies
• Conducts legal risk assessments
• Maintains monitoring of changes in state and federal regulations affecting operations
• Partners with the CFO on:
• State tax registrations
• Business licensing
• Workers' compensation registrations
• Unemployment accounts
• Regulatory filings
• Contracts & Business Operations
• Reviews and negotiates vendor agreements
• Drafts and maintains business contracts
• Standardizes legal templates and operational documents
• Supports strategic partnerships and growth initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar license in good standing
• 7+ years of corporate, employment, compliance, or general counsel experience
• Experience serving as in-house, outside, or fractional General Counsel
• Experience managing business, compliance, and expansion matters in New York, Ohio, Florida, and Massachusetts
• Prior experience supporting a law firm or professional services organization
• Strong executive presence and business judgment

What You'll Love

Independent Contractor (1099)

• Flexible schedule
• Remote
• Executive-level advisory role
• Retainer or project-based compensation