At Avisen Legal, we understand the diverse and complex legal challenges that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face. From navigating regulatory compliance to managing contracts and mitigating legal risks, these challenges can significantly impact business operations and long-term growth.
Our team of highly experienced attorneys, each with over 20 years of legal and business experience across multiple industries, provides strategic, business-minded legal support through our Outside General Counsel (OGC) services. We offer SMEs the comprehensive legal guidance they need to succeed without the cost and commitment of a full-time legal team.
Understanding the Role of an Outside General Counsel
Comprehensive Legal Partnership
An Outside General Counsel (OGC) is a trusted legal advisor and strategic partner who provides holistic legal services tailored to each business’s needs. We seek to understand your business, industry, strategy, and needs and partner with you to help your business succeed. Unlike in-house counsel, an OGC is engaged flexibly, offering businesses access to top-tier legal guidance when and where it’s needed most.
Key Areas of Support:
- Corporate Governance: Advising on corporate structure, board governance, shareholder relations, and internal policies to strengthen your business foundation.
- Contract Management: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements to safeguard your business relationships and minimize risk. Significantly, we can help you design repeatable contracting templates and systems to manage your future contracts.
- Regulatory Compliance: Navigating federal, state, and industry-specific regulations to ensure your business remains compliant and competitive. We can help you develop a proactive compliance program, train your employees, and develop your culture of compliance.
- Employment Law: Assisting with employment contracts, compliance with labor laws, and resolving workplace issues.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify legal risks and implement strategies to mitigate exposure and protect your business.
- Transactional Support: Guiding businesses through mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships to fuel growth.
Why SMEs Choose Avisen Legal for Outside General Counsel Services
Depth of Experience Across Industries
Our attorneys bring decades of experience in various industries, including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, agriculture, real estate, and professional services. This industry-specific insight allows us to provide nuanced, practical legal solutions that align with your business objectives.
Cost-Effective and Scalable Solutions
Hiring full-time legal counsel can be cost-prohibitive for many SMEs. Our Outside General Counsel services deliver executive-level legal attorneys flexibly, offering predictable, cost-effective solutions that scale with your business needs.
Strategic Business Alignment
We go beyond traditional legal advice. Our attorneys have managed businesses and in-house legal teams and have spent decades advising small, medium, and large companies on the complexities of running efficient and well-governed enterprises across various industries. We understand business operations and strategy, enabling us to provide legal counsel that supports your growth initiatives and helps you make informed, strategic decisions.
Flexible Engagement Models
Whether you need ongoing legal support or assistance with specific projects, our OGC services are designed to fit your business model. We offer flexible arrangements that adapt to your evolving legal and operational needs.
Driving Business Growth Through Strategic Legal Counsel
Proactive Legal Risk Management
We take a proactive approach to legal risk, identifying potential issues before they arise and implementing preventative strategies that protect your business.
Informed Decision-Making
Our legal guidance empowers you to make confident, well-informed business decisions that drive sustainable growth, from strategic partnerships to market expansion.
Operational Efficiency
We streamline legal processes, resolve issues efficiently, and help eliminate legal bottlenecks—allowing you to focus on running and growing your business.
Partner with Avisen Legal
At Avisen Legal, we take pride in serving as a strategic legal partner to small and medium-sized businesses across industries. Our experienced attorneys are committed to delivering practical, forward-thinking legal solutions that drive business success.
Let our seasoned team of legal professionals help you navigate the complexities of today’s business environment confidently.
Please feel free to contact us today to learn how our Outside General Counsel services can support your business growth and protect your future.
