Legal Department Structuring
From hiring your first lawyer to structuring a full legal department — we design the function, build the processes and put the right external counsel strategy in place from day one.
What's Included
Function Design
Role definitions, reporting lines and team structure aligned to your business size, sector and growth trajectory.
Process & Policy Framework
Legal intake, contract management, approval workflows and key policies — built to scale as the business grows.
External Counsel Strategy
Panel selection, fee structures and matter allocation frameworks that control cost without sacrificing quality.
How it Works
Current State Review
Mapping existing legal activity, spend and pain points to understand where the function needs to start.
Structure Design
Defining the right team shape, roles and reporting lines for your business at its current and next stage.
Process Build
Designing and implementing the core workflows, templates and policies the function needs to operate.
Embed & Handover
Supporting the new team through the first months — refining processes and transitioning to independent operation.
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