What is a Fractional CLO (Chief Legal Officer)?
A Fractional Chief Legal Officer is an experienced legal executive who works part-time across multiple organisations, providing senior legal leadership covering corporate governance, commercial contracts, M&A, and regulatory compliance.
The Fractional CLO Role
Fractional CLOs typically work 1-3 days per week, providing General Counsel-level legal leadership for companies needing senior legal expertise without the £250-400k cost of a permanent legal executive.
Key CLO Responsibilities
Corporate Governance: Board governance, company secretarial, and fiduciary duties
Commercial Contracts: Enterprise deal negotiation and contract frameworks
M&A: Transaction legal workstreams, due diligence, and integration
Regulatory Compliance: Sector-specific regulatory navigation and risk management
Team Management: External counsel management and in-house legal capability
Who Needs a Fractional CLO?
Scale-ups outgrowing external law firms but not ready for a GC hire
Companies undergoing M&A, fundraising, or major transactions
Regulated businesses needing ongoing legal governance
Organisations facing complex litigation or regulatory challenges
