Why More Businesses Are Turning to Fractional General Counsel – And What It Means for Your Growth

As a founder, small business owner, or family enterprise leader, you face more legal complexity than ever, and fewer clear answers on how to manage it without burning time, money, or momentum.

You don’t need a full-time legal department.
You don’t want another surprise bill from outside counsel.
You just want someone in your corner who understands your business, speaks your language, and helps you make confident decisions.

That’s why more leaders like you are turning to a better solution:
Fractional General Counsel.

At Mavacy, we deliver legal leadership designed for growth—proactive, embedded, values-driven legal strategy tailored to your stage, your team, and your long-term vision.

Here’s everything you need to know.

What Is a Fractional General Counsel?

A Fractional General Counsel (FGC) is an experienced attorney who serves as your company’s legal partner—but on a flexible, part-time basis. You get the same strategic firepower as a full-time GC, without the overhead or full-time commitment.

Think of a Fractional GC as:

• A legal executive embedded in your team
• A business-minded advisor helping you see around corners
• A builder of systems and clarity, not just documents

At Mavacy, we’ve helped countless businesses bridge the gap between “just enough legal” and “full-time legal hire.” We meet you where you are—and scale with you.

5 Clear Signs You Need a Fractional GC

How do you know it’s time?

Here’s what we hear from clients right before they come to us:

1. “Legal is slowing us down.”
   Deals are delayed. Contracts are bottlenecked. The team’s frustrated.
2. “I’m spending more on outside counsel than I realized.”
   And still not getting proactive support—just hourly transactions.
3. “We’re hiring, fundraising, or scaling.”
   And the stakes are too high to keep winging it.
4. “I don’t want to wait until something goes wrong.”
   You want a proactive strategy, not a clean-up crew.

“I need a legal partner I actually trust.”
Not just someone who reviews documents—someone who sees the big picture.

What a Fractional GC Actually Does

At Mavacy, our Fractional General Counsel services focus on building smart, scalable legal infrastructure. That includes:

• Contract Management: Custom templates, redline support, negotiation strategy
• Hiring & HR: Employment agreements, handbooks, compliance systems
• Compliance: Policy design, audits, and risk mitigation
• Corporate Governance: Entity support, board docs, investor relations
• Strategic Advising: Leadership input on growth moves, fundraising, risk, and operations

We don’t wait to be asked. We help you see what’s coming, act with clarity, and grow with confidence.

Why Not Just Hire Full-Time?

Simple: You may not need to.

Hiring a full-time GC typically requires:

• $200K+ in salary
• Benefits and overhead
• Time-consuming onboarding

Fractional GCs offer:

• Faster start
• Lower cost
• Higher flexibility
• Broader experience

It’s a smart move for companies who are growing fast but still building toward legal scale.

The ROI of a Fractional GC

Legal isn’t just about risk. Done right, it becomes a strategic asset that saves money and accelerates growth. Here’s how our clients see ROI:

• Faster deal cycles = more revenue
• Fewer legal mistakes = lower risk and cost
• Predictable pricing = better budgeting
• Scalable systems = less founder stress
• Trusted partner = sharper business decisions

Great legal support isn’t an expense—it’s a multiplier.

Why Founders Choose Mavacy

We’re not your typical law firm. We’re not chasing billable hours. We’re building real partnerships with business owners who care deeply about growth, values, and impact.

Here’s how we show up differently:

• Accountability
  We take ownership of your outcomes, not just tasks.
• Growth Mindset
  We don’t block bold ideas—we help execute them wisely.
• Relationships Over Transactions
  We embed deeply, lead with empathy, and invest in your success.

Fun Gets More Done
Legal doesn’t have to be dry or difficult. We bring energy, clarity, and momentum to every engagement.

What It’s Like to Work With Us

Here’s what you can expect in a Mavacy FGC relationship:

1. Clear Onboarding
   We learn your business, prioritize needs, and co-build a legal roadmap.
2. Integrated Support
   Regular meetings, asynchronous communication, and full visibility.
3. Tangible Systems
   Playbooks, templates, policies, and protocols that work for your team.

Scalable Strategy
Legal advice that grows with you—fundraising, expansion, new markets, M&A.

Let’s Make Legal Work For You

You don’t need to stay stuck between piecemeal legal support and an expensive full-time hire.

A Fractional General Counsel gives you senior-level strategy, startup-minded flexibility, and real business value.

At Mavacy, we make legal clear, proactive, human, and growth-oriented, just like your business.

Reach out today to explore whether a Fractional GC is right for you. Let’s build something great together.