General counsel services
Every successful business needs reliable legal guidance — but not every company can justify hiring a full-time, in-house attorney. At Giles Law, our outside general counsel services provide businesses of all sizes with ongoing, proactive legal support. We act as a trusted partner who understands your operations, culture, and goals, so you always have experienced counsel ready when legal issues arise.
With more than 50 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys bring both litigation strength and business insight to the table. That means we don’t just draft documents or flag risks — we also anticipate how issues could play out in a dispute or courtroom. This dual perspective allows us to protect your business while keeping it positioned for growth.
Why Businesses Choose Outside General Counsel
Hiring Giles Law as outside general counsel gives you:
- Cost efficiency – Regular legal support without the expense of a full-time, in-house attorney
- On-demand availability – A team you can call whenever issues arise
- Industry perspective – We represent clients across many sectors, giving us insight into best practices
- Risk prevention – Proactive advice that reduces the likelihood of costly disputes
Our general counsel clients benefit from a relationship where we learn the ins and outs of their business. This familiarity allows us to provide advice that is not only legally sound but also tailored to the realities of your industry.
Our General Counsel Services
Compliance & Risk Management
We help businesses stay compliant with federal, state, and local regulations. From employment laws to industry-specific rules, we guide companies in developing policies and practices that reduce risk and avoid penalties.
Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
Contracts form the backbone of business operations. Our attorneys draft, review, and negotiate contracts to ensure they protect your company’s interests while maintaining fair and enforceable terms. We handle vendor agreements, service contracts, licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and more.
Corporate Governance
We advise boards, executives, and shareholders on governance issues. Our attorneys draft bylaws, policies, and meeting documentation, and we counsel fiduciaries on duties and compliance.
Business Transactions
Our team counsels businesses on day-to-day transactions as well as significant deals. This includes negotiating leases, reviewing franchise agreements, advising on vendor contracts, and providing counsel on mergers or expansions.
Litigation Preparedness
Because our attorneys are also litigators, we bring unique insight into risk assessment. We know how disputes start and how they escalate, so we help clients implement practices that minimize litigation exposure. If litigation does become necessary, we are already familiar with the client’s operations and can represent them seamlessly.
Flexible Engagement Models
We recognize that businesses have different needs and budgets. That’s why our general counsel services are offered on a flexible basis:
- Monthly retainer packages with a set number of hours included
- On-demand hourly services for businesses needing less frequent support
- Hybrid arrangements where we provide ongoing oversight plus litigation services as needed
Each engagement is customized to fit the size, industry, and goals of the business.
The Giles Law Difference
What sets Giles Law apart is our combination of proactive advice and litigation experience. Many firms provide only transactional counsel, but we know how agreements and decisions hold up under courtroom scrutiny. That makes our advice more practical, strategic, and protective of your business.
We also pride ourselves on responsiveness and relationship-building. Our general counsel clients view us as an extension of their team, available whenever they need trusted advice.