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Fractional General Counsel Support /
Risk Management

At Smith Sconzert, we provide experienced, on-demand general counsel support to businesses that need sophisticated legal guidance without the cost or commitment of a full-time in-house team. We integrate with your leadership to deliver practical, business-focused advice that supports growth, strengthens governance and reduces risk exposure.

From day-to-day legal questions to complex strategic initiatives, we act as a trusted partner — proactively identifying risks, streamlining decision-making and aligning legal strategy with your operational goals. Our flexible model scales with your needs, whether you require ongoing counsel or targeted support for high-impact matters.

With experience spanning from support of publicly traded companies to management and support of municipalities, our attorneys are experienced and bring the legal support and business acumen needed to ensure your executive leadership team has the legal support they need so they can focus on operational excellence. Our offerings include flat fee, project-based arrangements or ongoing support offered on a retainer fee basis. Give us a call today to discuss the best fit for your business. 

Corporate Governance & Board Advisory
    • Board and committee guidance
    • Corporate policies, bylaws and governance frameworks
    • Entity formation, structuring and compliance
    • Drafting, review and negotiation of commercial agreements
    • Vendor, customer and partnership contracts
    • Standardizing templates and contracting workflows
    • Enterprise risk identification and prioritization
    • Development of risk mitigation strategies and controls
    • Internal audits and compliance reviews
    • Industry-specific regulatory guidance
    • Policy development and implementation
    • Compliance training and monitoring programs
    • Employment agreements and workplace policies
    • Employee relations, investigations and terminations
    • Wage and hour, classification and compliance issues
    • Privacy program development and data governance
    • Incident response planning and breach management
    • Compliance with applicable privacy laws and frameworks
    • Pre-litigation risk analysis and strategy
    • Demand response and settlement negotiations
    • Coordination with outside litigation counsel
    • Due diligence and transaction structuring
    • Purchase and sale agreements
    • Post-closing integration and risk management
    • Management and oversight of outside counsel
    • Litigation strategy planning to ensure alignment with operational goals
    • Crisis management
    • Coverage review and risk transfer strategies
    • Claims management and insurer coordination

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Smith Sconzert brings together seasoned litigators and trusted advisors with extensive experience navigating the legal, regulatory and operational challenges facing today’s businesses. We represent clients in sophisticated disputes and high-risk matters involving commercial operations, healthcare systems, insurers, professional organizations and more.

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