Align General Counsel delivers strategic, executive-level legal counsel to investor-backed growth companies that have outgrown do-it-yourself legal solutions but are not yet ready for a full-time general counsel. With over 18 years of experience spanning BigLaw and in-house leadership roles, including Chief Legal Officer and Chief People Officer, the firm provides practical, business-focused guidance that aligns with client goals, mitigates workforce risk, and supports scalable growth.
Specializing in fast-growing, people-intensive businesses, Align General Counsel offers embedded legal strategy with the training of a General Counsel and the operational insight of a Chief People Officer. The firm serves companies with 100–1,000 employees, particularly those operating in complex jurisdictions like California, and tailors its approach to industries such as SaaS, HR tech, marketplaces, eCommerce, and inventory-driven startups. Flexible engagement models—including ongoing counsel, strategic sprints, interim coverage, and a legal hotline—ensure clients receive proactive, efficient support without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Services Offered
- Employment and People legal services (hiring, management, exits, EEOC, PAGA, wage-hour compliance)
- Commercial Contracting (SaaS, vendor, and customer agreement negotiation)
- Product legal review (feature and go-to-market plan compliance)
- Dispute resolution (demands, lawsuits, class actions)
- California compliance expertise
- Fractional General Counsel services
- Embedded Legal Counsel
- Strategic Sprints (6–12 week risk assessment projects)
- Interim Legal Coverage
- Legal Hotline for rapid issue resolution
- Litigation support
- Data privacy compliance
- Workforce risk mitigation
- Board compliance reporting
Align General Counsel serves investor-backed growth companies across all 50 states, with deep expertise in California employment and compliance law. The firm offers flexible billing options, including hourly, subscription, and flat-fee structures, to align with client budgets and workflows.
