Flexible Legal Support for Growing Businesses
Your Outsourced In-House Counsel, Whenever You Need It
As your business grows, so do your legal responsibilities. From reviewing commercial contracts and managing employment matters to supporting business expansion and regulatory compliance, having experienced outsourced in-house counsel for legal advice can make all the difference.
Gladwin Legal provides ongoing support without the commitment of employing a full-time internal legal team. Also known as outsourced general counsel, external general counsel or fractional general counsel, this approach gives your business access to experienced commercial lawyers who understand your operations and provide practical legal guidance as your needs evolve.
Whether you require regular legal input or support during periods of growth and change, we deliver commercially focused advice to businesses across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, through in-person and remote support. We help you manage risk, make informed decisions and keep your business moving forward.
A Trusted Long-Term Legal Partner
Strategic Legal Support Beyond One-Off Advice
One-off legal advice can help resolve individual issues, but growing businesses often need ongoing legal guidance across multiple areas of their operations. Having a lawyer who understands your business means less time explaining your circumstances and more time making confident commercial decisions.
Our outsourced in-house counsel services provide consistent guidance aligned with your business. By developing a strong understanding of your operations, objectives and risk profile, we offer practical counsel when new opportunities arise, challenges emerge or important decisions need to be made.
Gladwin Legal can work alongside your existing advisers, internal teams or business leaders, providing additional legal capacity when required. We support businesses across a broad range of industries. Speak with our team today to discuss how outsourced in-house counsel can help with your legal needs as your business evolves.
Your Award-Winning Outsourced Legal Partner
Why Choose Us for Outsourced In-House Counsel
Cost-Effective Solutions & Flexible Fee Structures
From occasional legal guidance to ongoing monthly support, we offer flexible fee options including fixed fees, hourly arrangements and retainer options. With upfront pricing and clear communication, you’ll know what to expect before work begins.
A Legal Partner Who Understands Your Business
Our lawyers take the time to understand how your business operates, what matters most to you and where potential risks may arise, so you receive advice that reflects your business, not generic solutions. By building familiarity with your needs over time, we can offer more efficient and effective support when you need it.
Specialist Outsourced In-House Counsel Lawyers
Our outsourced in-house counsel lawyers deliver ongoing guidance across a wide range of commercial matters, helping businesses navigate day-to-day legal needs and key commercial decisions. We work closely with your team to stay across your priorities and shape advice around your broader goals.
A Legal Department Built Around Your Business
What's Included in Our Outsourced In-House Counsel Service
Instead of managing multiple advisers for different legal matters, our outsourced in-house counsel service gives your business access to ongoing commercial support across the areas that matter most.
Our services include:
✓ Commercial Contracts: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating the agreements your business relies on.
✓ Risk Management: Identifying legal risks early and putting practical strategies in place to manage them.
✓ Employment & HR: Advice on employment contracts, workplace policies and employee matters.
✓ Corporate Governance: Support with company structures, governance frameworks and obligations.
✓ ASIC Compliance: Practical help meeting regulatory requirements and maintaining compliance.
✓ Intellectual Property: Protecting your brand, trademarks and valuable business assets.
✓ Consumer Law: Advice on consumer obligations, terms and conditions and compliance requirements.
✓ Board Support: Assistance with board matters, shareholder issues and strategic decisions.
✓ Business Growth: Legal support through expansion, investment and new opportunities.
Recognising When You Need Ongoing Legal Support
When Businesses Engage Our Outsourced In-House Counsel
There’s no single point where a business needs outsourced counsel. Many growing businesses reach a stage where legal matters become more frequent, but a full-time internal hire may not be practical yet. Outsourced in-house counsel gives you ongoing access to legal expertise from lawyers who become familiar with your business and can support you as your needs change.
Businesses often engage outsourced in-house counsel when they are:
- Scaling Faster Than Their Legal Support: Your business is growing, but you don’t yet have the need or resources for a full-time internal lawyer.
- Managing Increasing Commercial Activity: Your business is moving quickly and you need responsive legal input before important decisions are made.
- Approaching a Major Milestone: You’re preparing for a capital raise, acquisition, restructure or significant expansion and need trusted legal guidance.
- Growing Your Team: Your workforce is expanding and you need consistent support as employment responsibilities increase.
- Adapting to Changing Requirements: Your business is evolving and you need guidance to respond to new legal and compliance requirements.
- Needing Legal Expertise Without Additional Headcount: You want access to dedicated legal support without committing to a permanent internal role.
Comprehensive Support for Every Stage of Business
Practical Legal Solutions for Your Business
Gladwin Legal’s outsourced in-house counsel services include:
- Creating a Legal Function for Your Business
- Drafting and Negotiating Commercial Agreements
- Understanding Your Legal Obligations
- Responding to Disputes and Formal Notices
- Setting Legal Precedents for Internal Use
- Implementing Delegations of Authority
- Advising on Emerging Risks and Opportunities
- Supporting Strategic and Operational Decisions
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What Our Clients Say About Us
Rosalyn and Megan helped me get my online business ready to launch 3 years ago and I'm so very grateful that I reached out to them.Three years on we're still going strong and just had both legal documents updated by Rosalyn & Megan. Both times the whole process was super transparent, effortless (on my end), and very professional.
It is refreshing to find great service and communication in the corporate world.Gladwin Legal are just that but more specifically Roslyn Gladwin, the actual person behind the name brings these qualities to the table coupled with a deep knowledge of retail law and matched expertise
I had the opportunity to experience the expertise of Gladwin legal; they assisted our business with contract agreements and provided us with valuable advice.The process was professional and always responsive to our needs. Thank you, Rosalyn and all the team at Gladwin Legal.
Gladwin Legal is a firm that understands retail. Their advice is prompt and pragmatic, and they take a proactive approach to contract negotiations. It allows us to focus on what we do best, designing, brand building and retailing, while they look after the legal issues.
Gladwin Legal is an exceptional law firm which has worked closely with our business in a range of legal matters including corporate restructure, IT agreements, privacy policy and trade mark applications. They understand the technicality of agreements and can draft, explain and negotiate these in plain English. We look forward to the continuing assistance from the team at Gladwin Legal in developing and growing our business.
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Your Expert In-House Lawyer Services
Rosalyn Gladwin
Principal
Josh Gladwin
Practice Leader | Disputes and Litigation
Alessandra Dela Cruz
Lawyer
More Than Just An Outsourced Legal Department
Other Legal Services
THE RETAILERS CHOICE
Best Legal Firm – NORA
Excellence Awards
2018 & 2019
Rosalyn Gladwin, Principal