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Spectrum Lawyers

General Counsel

In-house style legal support for your business without the overhead - contracts, debt recovery, terms and conditions, policies and more.

Growing businesses face legal questions every week - contracts to review, debts to recover, policies to keep current - but not every business needs a full in-house legal team. Our general counsel services give you that support without the overhead: we work closely with your team (onsite, remotely or a combination of both) to understand your operations and provide practical, commercially focused advice you can act on.

How We Help

  • Contract / agreement review and drafting (plain-language agreements)
  • Debt recovery (letters of demand through to proceedings)
  • Shareholder Agreements / Allotments / Sale
  • NDAs
  • Business Terms and Conditions
  • Website terms of use
  • Service disclaimers and limitation wording
  • Privacy Policies

Fees

Once we have a clear understanding of your business and legal requirements, we'll provide a fixed-fee proposal tailored to the level of support you need.

Our Services

Contract / agreement review and drafting (plain-language agreements)
Debt recovery (letters of demand through to proceedings)
Shareholder Agreements / Allotments / Sale
NDAs
Business Terms and Conditions
Website terms of use
Service disclaimers and limitation wording
Privacy Policies

Frequently asked questions

What are General Counsel services?

General Counsel services provide businesses with access to ongoing strategic legal advice without the cost of employing a full-time in-house lawyer. We work as a trusted legal adviser to support day-to-day business operations, manage legal risk, review commercial arrangements, and provide practical guidance to help your business make informed decisions. Whether you need assistance on a specific project or ongoing legal support, our services can be tailored to your business needs.

Why should I have my Terms & Conditions, website disclaimer or NDA reviewed?

Many businesses rely on generic templates or outdated documents that may not adequately protect their interests. A legal review can help identify gaps, clarify obligations, manage risk, improve enforceability, and ensure your documents are appropriate for your business and industry. A properly drafted set of T&Cs, website disclaimer or NDA can provide valuable protection by clearly setting expectations, allocating risk, and reducing the likelihood of disputes.

How can General Counsel services benefit my business?

Having access to ongoing legal support allows you to address legal issues proactively rather than reactively. We help businesses identify and manage legal risks before they become costly problems, provide practical advice on contracts and commercial arrangements, and support decision-making with a commercial and strategic perspective. Many clients find that outsourced General Counsel services provide a cost-effective way to access experienced legal guidance as their business grows.

Can you act as our outsourced General Counsel?

Yes. We can provide ongoing legal support tailored to your business, acting as an extension of your team and becoming familiar with your operations, contracts and commercial objectives.

How often can we access legal support?

We offer both project-based and ongoing arrangements, depending on your needs. Some clients engage us for a single contract review, while others use us as their regular external legal adviser.

Do you only assist large businesses?

No. We work with businesses of all sizes, including start-ups, founders, consultants, SMEs and established organisations seeking practical, commercially focused legal support.

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