General Counsel for Startups
Ongoing legal partnership for founders who need a solid, scalable legal department fully integrated into their operation.
What we cover
- Strategic advice and legal guidance in daily decision-making
- Technical review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial contracts
- Integral Board support and corporate Governance
- Management of labor issues, talent hiring, and HR schemes
- Constant monitoring of regulatory changes and Compliance maintenance
- Management of agreements with strategic Vendors and business Partners
- Evaluation, mitigation, and design of strategies against legal risks
How it works
Ongoing support with dedicated hours. Predictable cost and priority access to our senior team.
A part-time legal director who joins your leadership structure to scale the legal department.
We enhance your internal legal team with specialized expertise in Venture Capital and Tech transactions.
Why founders choose to work this way
We know your business, your Cap Table, and your goals in depth. We eliminate operational ramp-up time.
We detect and resolve issues before they become problems. Strategic vision, not just reactive.
Abogados with real experience who execute fast. No delegating critical tasks to junior profiles.
Success Cases
Frequently Asked Questions — General Counsel (Integrated Legal Advisory)
What does Kaplan Abogados' Offsite General Counsel service mean?
Kaplan Abogados' Offsite General Counsel (external General Counsel) service consists of acting as your company's outsourced legal department, fully integrated into your day-to-day operations. This involves ongoing support in legal risk management, compliance, contracts, corporate strategy, and business-critical legal decision-making, similar to the role performed by an in-house General Counsel.
What is the difference between hiring an external General Counsel and engaging a lawyer on a case-by-case basis?
An external General Counsel does not focus solely on isolated matters or individual projects. Instead, they act as a trusted long-term legal advisor with continuous strategic visibility over the company's operations. This enables proactive risk management, internal policy development, cross-functional compliance coordination, and support for high-impact corporate decisions.
In what situations is it advisable to engage an Offsite General Counsel?
This service is particularly valuable when your company: Is in a growth or international expansion phase and requires ongoing legal support; Manages complex transactions (investments, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings); Seeks to implement scalable compliance, contract, and intellectual property processes; or Needs proactive legal advice aligned with business strategy rather than reactive problem-solving.
What types of legal matters does an Offsite General Counsel cover?
An external General Counsel may assist with: Review and negotiation of key commercial agreements; Regulatory compliance and legal risk management; Support in relationships with investors and strategic partners; Corporate governance, board preparation, and corporate documentation; Coordination with local counsel in international jurisdictions; and Advice on data protection and internal policies.
How does Kaplan Abogados integrate with a company's internal team?
Kaplan Abogados integrates as external General Counsel through a long-term, collaborative relationship, working closely with founders and administrative teams. This enables the legal advisor to fully understand the business model, commercial risks, and strategic objectives, resulting in legal recommendations aligned with the company's goals.
Is this service suitable for startups only, or also for established companies?
The Offsite General Counsel service is designed both for startups and scaleups that require continuous legal support without building a full in-house legal department, and for mature companies seeking to optimize or outsource their strategic legal management.
How does an Offsite General Counsel help prepare a company for investment rounds or transactions?
An Offsite General Counsel helps ensure that the company is "investment-ready" by organizing legal documentation, strengthening corporate and contractual structures, identifying legal risks, and proposing concrete mitigation strategies before and during investment, merger, or acquisition processes.
What business benefits does a continuous Offsite General Counsel service provide?
In addition to minimizing legal risks, an Offsite General Counsel delivers: Faster execution of legally impactful business decisions; Reduced long-term legal contingencies; Enhanced credibility and trust with investors and commercial partners; and Alignment between business strategy and regulatory requirements.
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