Basic
For founders who need a lawyer on call.
Subscription
- Unlimited consultations (calls, emails, discussions)
- Template NDA
Fractional General Counsel for Canadian Startups
Your fractional general counsel, on demand.
Outsourced legal support for Canadian startups, SaaS companies, and growing SMEs — without the law firm rates. Monthly subscription plans across Ontario, Quebec, and Canada. Fully customizable, cancel anytime.
Overview
What is a fractional general counsel for Canadian startups?
A fractional general counsel is an experienced Canadian lawyer who acts as your outsourced in-house legal team on a part-time, subscription basis. You get the expertise of a senior business lawyer without the cost of a full-time hire or Bay Street hourly rates. For most Canadian startups and SMEs, fractional GC is the most cost-effective way to stay legally protected as you grow.
Who needs a fractional general counsel in Canada?
Fractional general counsel is built for Canadian startup founders, SaaS companies, and SMEs that have outgrown ad-hoc legal advice but are not ready to hire a full-time in-house lawyer. If you are negotiating customer contracts, hiring employees, raising capital, or expanding into Ontario, Quebec, or other Canadian provinces, a fractional GC gives you ongoing, predictable legal support with transparent monthly pricing.
Included
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
A cross-section of what a typical engagement covers. Every plan is fully customizable.
Contract drafting and review
Ongoing corporate and commercial advice
Shareholder agreement maintenance
Employment and contractor agreements
SaaS terms of service and privacy policies
Cap table and minute book management
Startup financing support (SAFEs, convertible notes)
IP assignment and protection
Every plan is fully customizable — additional services available on request.
Plans
Choose your fractional GC subscription.
All Canadian fractional general counsel plans are month-to-month and fully customizable. Pricing provided after a free intake call.
Advisory
For startups managing multiple legal relationships.
Subscription
- Everything in Basic
- Outside counsel management
- Cap table and minute book management
- Employment agreement review and management
- Discount on hourly rates
Most Popular
Essentials
For funded startups with active legal needs.
Most Popular
- Everything in Advisory
- 2 contract reviews per month
- Unlimited NDA reviews
- Template employment agreements (Quebec)
- Discount on hourly rates
Our fractional general counsel subscription plans are built for seed and Series A Canadian startups, SaaS companies, growing SMEs without in-house counsel, and foreign founders expanding into Canada — Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, and beyond.
FAQ
Fractional general counsel FAQ.
A fractional general counsel is an experienced lawyer who acts as your part-time, outsourced in-house legal team on a monthly subscription. For Canadian startups and SMEs without a full-time GC, it provides senior legal coverage for contracts, corporate matters, employment, and commercial issues without the cost of a full-time hire.
Pricing depends on the plan and the scope of legal work. Every engagement starts with a free intake call and a written proposal, so you know your monthly subscription before any work begins. Plans are month-to-month and can be customized to match your stage and runway.
Yes. All plans are month-to-month. You can cancel at any time with 30 days notice. There are no long-term commitments.
Yes. Alem Legal is licensed in both Ontario and Quebec, and we work with Canadian startups, SMEs, and founders across Canada — including British Columbia, Alberta, and other provinces — as well as foreign founders expanding into Canada.
English, French, and Armenian. All legal work, contracts, and advice can be delivered in any of these languages, which is particularly useful for bilingual Canadian companies and Quebec-based businesses.
Ready to engage a Canadian fractional general counsel?
Book a free intake call. We will build a fractional GC plan around your startup's specific needs.