The Benefits of Contracting Out In-House Counsel Services
For many growing businesses, legal issues don’t come up every day — but when they do, they’re often urgent and complex. Hiring a full-time, in-house attorney can be expensive, yet relying on ad hoc legal help often leads to gaps in protection. That’s where contracting out in-house counsel services becomes the perfect middle ground.
What Is Outsourced In-House Counsel?
Outsourced or “fractional” in-house counsel provides businesses with dedicated legal support on a part-time, contract, or subscription basis. It gives you access to an attorney who knows your company, your goals, and your risks — without the overhead of a full-time hire.
The Benefits for Your Business
1. Cost Savings
A full-time general counsel can cost six figures per year in salary and benefits.
Outsourced counsel provides the same quality of legal guidance for a predictable monthly fee.
You only pay for the level of support you actually need.
2. Flexibility
Month-to-month subscriptions let you scale support up or down as your business grows.
No long-term contracts or permanent overhead.
Ideal for startups and mid-sized businesses that need some legal support, but not a full-time hire.
3. Predictability
Flat monthly pricing means no surprise bills.
Encourages proactive communication — you don’t avoid calling your lawyer out of fear of hourly fees.
Easier to budget and forecast expenses.
4. Proactive Legal Guidance
Your attorney becomes familiar with your business and can spot risks before they become problems.
Regular compliance check-ins, contract reviews, and policy updates reduce exposure.
Supports growth planning, fundraising, and employment decisions.
5. Trusted Partnership
Unlike one-off legal projects, outsourced in-house counsel builds a long-term relationship.
You get the strategic advantage of an attorney who feels like part of your leadership team.
Access to coordination with specialized lawyers (IP, tax, litigation) when needed.
How Liermo Law Delivers Outsourced Counsel
At Liermo Law, we make it simple for businesses to access the benefits of in-house counsel through month-to-month subscription plans:
Flat, transparent pricing.
Tailored packages for startups, growth-stage companies, and established businesses.
No retainer required. Cancel anytime.
You get the confidence of having legal counsel “on call,” without the overhead of hiring a full-time attorney.