General Counsel Advisory
Strategic legal guidance for boards and leadership teams from experienced legal executives
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Key Takeaways
- 1Fractional CFOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
- 2UK day rates range from £800 to £1500, depending on experience and sector
- 3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
- 4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
- 5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods
What is General Counsel Advisory?
Quick Definition
General Counsel Advisory provides strategic legal guidance to boards and leadership teams without operational legal responsibility. Advisors offer perspective on governance, risk, transactions, and regulatory matters, typically working a few hours per week or month.
Legal Advisory is ideal for companies with operational legal capability that need senior strategic input at board level. Advisors help navigate complex decisions, provide governance guidance, and offer independent legal perspective.
Advisory vs Fractional General Counsel
Advisors provide strategic guidance at key decision points; Fractional GCs provide operational legal leadership. Choose Advisory when you have legal capability and need board-level input. Choose Fractional when you need ongoing legal operations and management.
Cost Comparison
Fractional vs Full-Time Executive
Your Potential Savings
£180k+
Time Allocation
How fractional executives spend their time
UK Fractional Executive Day Rates
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Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time
Choose the right engagement model
| Aspect | Fractional | Interim | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Commitment | 1-3 days/week | 4-5 days/week | 5 days/week |
| Duration | Ongoing/flexible | 3-12 months | Permanent |
| Annual Cost | £50-150k | £150-300k | £200-400k+ |
| Best For | SMEs, startups, scale-ups | Crisis, transitions | Large enterprises |
| Flexibility | ★★★ High | ★★☆ Medium | ★☆☆ Low |
Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.
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Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CFO UK average day rate: £1000.
BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Legal Advisors typically: attend board meetings to provide legal perspective, advise on major transactions and strategic decisions, review governance arrangements, guide regulatory strategy, make introductions to specialist counsel, and provide mentorship to in-house legal team.
Industry Resources & Authority Links
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www.lawsociety.org.uk
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www.sra.org.uk
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www.iod.com
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www.frc.org.uk
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www.legal500.com
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www.scaleupinstitute.org.uk
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www.fca.org.uk
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ico.org.uk
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The Fractional Executive Trend
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Based on 2026 market data for UK Exec roles.
