Whatever your needs in terms of virtual in-house lawyers for your small business, our virtual general counsel service can be tailored to your needs and budget. Virtual lawyers are not tied to the traditional nine to five hours of operation, meaning they can work when and where they need to. The flexibility to work from different locations and at different times can benefit lawyers with children or other commitments that require a more diverse schedule. The flexibility offered by a virtual lawyer is helpful in achieving a better work-life balance. For example, some states require lawyers to have physical office space. In these cases, you must have a physical presence in the office and not be an entirely virtual lawyer. Check the requirements of your jurisdiction and follow the rules of your region. Virtual meetings can make your legal services more accessible. Not all customers want to or can meet in person. If you can hold virtual meetings, your customers enjoy increased convenience. Customers with mobility issues or people who are not physically in town can still attend meetings with you.

Since virtual meetings are more convenient, they also promote more frequent communication between lawyer and client, which is crucial for better communication between law firm clients. The idea for Your Virtual Legal Counsel was born while working remotely as sole counsel for a venture-backed startup in 2020. While I had been working remotely for over a year, many business owners and contractors asked me to help them with contracts and legal issues. This is where the idea of being a virtual legal advisor was born to fill a gap where legal services were obtained on a fractional basis and with the personalized touch for startups. Simple and turnkey solution for those who need legal advice, contractual solutions or start-ups. Danny and his team are helpful and we have been satisfied customers for over 5 years. Becoming a virtual solo practitioner requires many of the same steps as opening a traditional law firm. That`s why it`s important to take the time to plan accordingly – checking out our guide to starting your own law firm is a good place to start.

Here are some other steps to keep in mind: With Danny, it`s more than a legal job. I can call him whenever there are difficult decisions to be made within the company, and this has helped open up innovations that massively advance our company. He is our professional legal counsel for prosecutions. Direct access to an experienced in-house lawyer with no long-term commitment. Experienced legal support at no overhead costs. We recognize that businesses of all sizes prefer different approaches when it comes to attracting legal counsel. Many companies are reluctant to hire external consultants. In addition, it is common for small businesses to exercise caution when budgeting for legal needs. Therefore, it is important to have immediate access to a lawyer who understands your business and is ready to respond quickly to your needs.

For example, companies with their own in-house counsel often need the support of a regular external general counsel who is familiar with business processes and objectives. Therefore, hiring a virtual General Counsel is the answer. When it comes to legal services, clients increasingly want the hands-on experience that virtual law firms can offer, including: A publicly traded Australian mining technology with an in-house counsel based in Melbourne needed our virtual general counsel services given the time difference between the two regions. The company entered a growth phase and in-house counsel was responsible for multiple regions, making it impossible to support Latin American management teams in a timely manner. Daniel is amazing in what he does and also one of the most amazing people there is. Most lawyers are total. Danny and Virtual Counsel have made the processing of legal Bs easier and simple, excellent and stress-free. I will act as a part-time virtual legal advisor to advise you on a monthly basis on all legal and business matters your business needs. You buy blocks of predetermined hours that suit your business. You can be supported from a 360-degree perspective, as if you had an in-house legal advisor for your startup.

As an outsourced General Counsel, all legal and business matters are handled in-house, including corporate structuring, drafting model contracts, legal research, contract review, and negotiation conditions. A virtual lawyer can own their own virtual law firm or work primarily remotely for a law firm. Virtual lawyers must have a secure client portal to realize the concept of a virtual law firm of the ABA eLawyering Working Group. While the concepts sound similar, there is a difference between casual remote work as a lawyer and virtual lawyer. The main difference is how a law firm connects with clients online. Even if your jurisdiction doesn`t require you to have a physical office (more on that later), running a virtual law firm means you don`t have to pay for large office space. Without physical office space, you don`t have to spend a lot of money on office equipment (like large printers and fax machines) and their maintenance. Since virtual law firms tend to use cloud-based software to facilitate virtual work, there is less expense for things like on-premise servers. The growing popularity of being a virtual lawyer can be attributed to a combination of positive benefits, including: Managing a virtual law firm allows you to work remotely from anywhere. The ability to work from anywhere, whether at home or on the road, makes your law firm more efficient. The flexibility of being a virtual lawyer means you can get your job done even when you`re away from your desk. Virtual Counsel allows you and your team to get as much legal help for your day-to-day activities as you need when you need it.

As a result, in-house counsel had a point of contact for the entire region to streamline communication and save time. Policies introduced at the enterprise level are localized and implementations have been faster and with fewer problems. The company was able to better forecast its legal budget with a monthly retainer while giving the client the legal reach in several LATAM countries that would otherwise be challenging.