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PROCESS

How fractional partnership works

A structured, high-signal process designed to move fast and create durable operational infrastructure — not just documents.

3-STEP PROCESS

Three steps from exposure to execution

DAY 1

90-Minute Diagnostic

A structured session to map every legal exposure across your equity structure, contracts, IP, compliance, and employment framework.

Full equity exposure review

Contract & IP gap analysis

Compliance status mapping

DAYS 2–3

Priority Roadmap

A ranked list of action items, sequenced by risk impact and investor scrutiny — with a clear 30/60/90-day execution plan.

Ranked by investor priority

Clear ownership of each item

30/60/90-day milestones

ONGOING

Embedded Execution

GC-level counsel embedded in your workflow. Available async for daily questions and synchronously for negotiations and closings.

Async Slack/email access

Deal/negotiation support

Monthly legal review

DAY 1

90-Minute Diagnostic

A structured session to map every legal exposure across your equity structure, contracts, IP, compliance, and employment framework.

Full equity exposure review

Contract & IP gap analysis

Compliance status mapping

DAYS 2–3

Priority Roadmap

A ranked list of action items, sequenced by risk impact and investor scrutiny — with a clear 30/60/90-day execution plan.

Ranked by investor priority

Clear ownership of each item

30/60/90-day milestones

ONGOING

Embedded Execution

GC-level counsel embedded in your workflow. Available async for daily questions and synchronously for negotiations and closings.

Async Slack/email access

Deal/negotiation support

Monthly legal review

COMPARISON TABLE

How fractional partnership compares

Fractional Partner
Recommended
Agency
Full-Time Hire
Monthly cost
Flat retainer
$500–800/hr
$250K–350K/yr
Response time
Same-day async
Days to weeks
Immediate
Startup context
Growth-native
Generalist
Dedicated
Time-to-ready
11 days avg
4–8 weeks
3–6 months hire
Scales with company
Flexible
Billed hourly
Scales (costly)

Fractional Partner
Recommended
Agency
Full-Time Hire
Monthly cost
Flat retainer
$500–800/hr
$250K–350K/yr
Response time
Same-day async
Days to weeks
Immediate
Startup context
Growth-native
Generalist
Dedicated
Time-to-ready
11 days avg
4–8 weeks
3–6 months hire
Scales with company
Flexible
Billed hourly
Scales (costly)

Fractional Partner
Recommended
Agency
Full-Time Hire
Monthly cost
Flat retainer
$500–800/hr
$250K–350K/yr
Response time
Same-day async
Days to weeks
Immediate
Startup context
Growth-native
Generalist
Dedicated
Time-to-ready
11 days avg
4–8 weeks
3–6 months hire
Scales with company
Flexible
Billed hourly
Scales (costly)
Fractional Partner
Recommended
Agency
Full-Time Hire
Monthly cost
Flat retainer
$500–800/hr
$250K–350K/yr
Response time
Same-day async
Days to weeks
Immediate
Startup context
Growth-native
Generalist
Dedicated
Time-to-ready
11 days avg
4–8 weeks
3–6 months hire
Scales with company
Flexible
Billed hourly
Scales (costly)

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

What does "fractional" actually mean in practice?

Fractional means you get the same quality of counsel as a full-time [role] — strategic advice, process design, and execution support — but structured as a monthly retainer rather than a $100K+ salary. You're not sharing a [consultant] with 50 other clients. You're one of a handful of businesses with a dedicated partner-level practitioner who knows your operations, your goals, and your growth plan.

How do the [X]-engagement limits protect quality?

Do I still need outside help for [specific projects]?

What happens after I submit the request?

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30-minute scoping call. We'll determine fit and stage together before any commitment.

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