Businesses today are moving faster than ever. They are signing more contracts, entering new markets, facing complex regulations, and dealing with higher expectations from customers and partners. Yet most companies do not have the budget or the workload to justify a full in-house legal department. This is where the fractional general counsel model has gained momentum. A fractional general counsel provides senior-level legal support on a flexible, part-time, or ongoing retainer

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