Legal Services
Legal Retainer &
Outsourced In-House
Counsel
A dedicated, flexible and cost-effective legal solution – replacing a full in-house legal team for businesses of any size, at a fixed and fully transparent monthly fee.
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Building an in-house legal team is expensive and inefficient for most SMEs and growing businesses. First Counsel provides outsourced in-house counsel – giving your business immediate access to a professional legal team at a fixed, transparent cost with no hidden charges.
Why Choose Us
Real benefits for your business
Save Time & Reduce Costs
Eliminate recruitment, training and HR management costs for an internal legal hire. Predictable monthly fees make budgeting simple and stress-free.
Deep, Multi-disciplinary Expertise
Access specialist legal knowledge across corporate, employment, investment and contract law – rather than relying on a single generalist in-house lawyer.
Proactive Risk Prevention
We identify and address legal risks before they escalate into disputes. Prevention is always less costly than litigation – and far less disruptive to your operations.
Scope of Services
What we handle for you
Ongoing Contract AdvisoryDrafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial, service, partnership and supply chain contracts on an ongoing basis.
Corporate Legal ComplianceEnsuring your business operations comply with applicable laws and regulations, with timely updates whenever the legal landscape changes.
Legal Risk ManagementIdentifying, assessing and developing strategies to mitigate legal risks arising from your day-to-day business activities.
Employment & HR Legal AdvisoryEmployment contracts, internal regulations, disciplinary procedures and day-to-day HR legal matters as they arise.
Government Authority LiaisonPreparing documentation, providing legal explanations and representing your business before tax authorities, labour offices and business registration bodies.
Emergency Legal ResponseRapid legal support for urgent situations requiring immediate attention during business hours – so you are never left without counsel when it matters most.
Service Packages
Choose the right fit for your business
Essential
Startups & Small Businesses
- Legal advisory via email & phone
- Up to 5 contract reviews per month
- Monthly legal update newsletter
- Response within 24 business hours
Most Popular
Professional
Mid-size Companies & FDI
- Unlimited advisory consultations
- Unlimited contract drafting & review
- Regular employment & HR legal support
- Government authority liaison included
- Response within 4 business hours
Enterprise
Corporations & Large Groups
- All Professional package services
- Dedicated lead attorney assigned
- Attendance at internal meetings & negotiations
- Periodic legal risk assessment reports
- 24/7 emergency legal support
How It Works
Getting started is straightforward
1
Initial Enquiry
Tell us about your business and your legal needs. We respond within 24 hours.
2
Needs Assessment
We assess your requirements and recommend the most suitable service package for your business.
3
Engagement Letter
We agree the scope and fees in writing, and your legal retainer begins immediately upon signing.
4
Long-term Partnership
We become your trusted legal team – growing our understanding of your business over time to serve you better.
Ready for a professional legal team
without the overhead?
Book a free consultation – we respond within 24 business hours.
