Fractional General Counsel

    In-house counsel, without the in-house cost.

    Get ongoing, strategic legal guidance from an experienced business lawyer who knows your company inside and out, on a flexible, part-time basis.

    44+ 5-star reviews
    Trusted by Growing Companies
    Licensed Canadian Law Firm

    The Challenge

    Growing businesses need legal guidance, not just legal documents.

    As companies scale, legal needs become more complex. But hiring a full-time general counsel is expensive and often premature. Without strategic legal guidance, businesses make costly mistakes.

    Piecemeal legal advice from different lawyers who don't understand the full picture

    Reactive firefighting instead of proactive legal planning

    Expensive hourly billing for routine matters that could be handled more efficiently

    Key business decisions made without proper legal input because counsel isn't readily available

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    The Solution

    A dedicated legal partner for your business.

    Cost Efficiency

    Senior-level legal counsel at a fraction of full-time cost.

    Strategic Alignment

    A lawyer who understands your business goals and growth stage.

    Proactive Risk Management

    Identify and address legal issues before they become problems.

    Flexible Engagement

    Scale legal support up or down based on business needs.

    The Approach

    Clearview provides fractional general counsel services that give growing businesses the strategic legal leadership they need, without the overhead of a full-time hire.

    01

    Embedded Understanding

    Clearview takes the time to learn your business model, industry, and goals so legal advice is always aligned with your strategy.

    02

    Proactive Legal Planning

    Rather than waiting for problems, Clearview identifies risks early and builds legal frameworks that support growth.

    03

    Single Point of Contact

    One lawyer who knows your business handles everything, from contracts to compliance to strategic decisions.

    Client Reviews

    What Clearview clients say.

    Google Review
    "Connor is truly wonderful to work with - he is incredibly responsive and always there to answer questions whenever you need. He goes through every detail when reviewing and providing feedback on contracts."

    Client Review

    Google Review
    "Great experience - Connor did the contracts for my business, he did an excellent job and was a delight to work with. He went above and beyond in understanding my needs, delivery, and educating me on processes relevant to contracts for small business."

    Amanda C.

    Google Review
    "Connor was extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and thorough throughout the entire process. He took the time to clearly explain each step, made everything feel straightforward, and ensured everything was done properly."

    Wilson L.

    The Process

    Simple & Straightforward

    01

    Discovery

    Clearview conducts a thorough review of your business, existing agreements, and legal exposure to understand the full picture.

    02

    Legal Roadmap

    A prioritized plan is created to address immediate risks and build the legal infrastructure your business needs to grow.

    03

    Ongoing Support

    Clearview serves as your go-to legal advisor on an ongoing basis, handling day-to-day matters and strategic decisions alike.

    The Process

    How Clearview Helps

    Regular legal consultations and strategic advice

    Contract drafting, review, and negotiation

    Vendor and partner agreement management

    Compliance monitoring and risk assessments

    Employment agreements and workplace policies

    Board and stakeholder communication support

    Common Situations

    When clients typically reach out.

    "A company is growing quickly and finding that legal issues arise more frequently, but a full-time hire is not yet justified."

    How Clearview helps:

    Clearview steps in as fractional general counsel, providing consistent legal support on a schedule that fits the company's budget and needs.

    "A business has been relying on outside counsel for one-off matters but wants a lawyer who truly understands their operations."

    How Clearview helps:

    Clearview embeds into the business, learning the team, products, and goals to provide more strategic and efficient legal guidance.

    "A founder is navigating a complex growth phase involving new hires, partnerships, and fundraising, all at once."

    How Clearview helps:

    Clearview coordinates all legal workstreams, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks during critical growth periods.

    Why Clearview

    The Clearview difference.

    Big Firm Experience

    Connor brings experience from top-tier firms, delivering sophisticated legal strategy without the overhead or bureaucracy.

    Business-First Thinking

    Legal advice is always framed in terms of business impact, not just legal technicalities. Clearview focuses on what moves the needle.

    Always Accessible

    Fractional does not mean distant. Clearview is responsive and available when important decisions need to be made.

    Scalable Engagement

    As the business grows, so does the engagement. Clearview adjusts the level of support to match evolving needs.

    FAQ

    Common questions.

    Yes. Clearview covers a wide range of business legal needs. For highly specialized matters outside of Clearview's practice areas, trusted specialists can be brought in while Clearview continues to coordinate and oversee the legal strategy.

    Ready for dedicated legal counsel?

    Get in touch to discuss how fractional general counsel can support your business growth.