Recognizing that many companies do not have the resources to hire a dedicated general counsel, Saul Ewing is proud to offer its Outsourced General Counsel (OGC) Service to address general, day-to-day legal counseling needs. Our OGC Service provides clients with timely legal advice and on-site representation with built-in cost certainty. One or more Saul Ewing attorneys act as outside general counsel to the company, providing a customized range of legal services designed to meet particular client needs. Examples of the types of services we offer under this arrangement include:
- Preparation, review, and/or negotiation of various contracts and agreements
- General corporate and corporate governance support, including acting as board secretary
- Day-to-day employment law counseling and support
- Patent and trademark advice and counseling
- Attendance (in person or remote) at key management and board meetings
- Tax strategy and advice
- Advice on routine commercial disputes (excluding litigation)
- Outside counsel management
Our OGC Service is provided under an alternative fee model that permits clients to budget and manage legal expenses with a higher degree of certainty. Typically this is a fixed monthly retainer that covers all services provided within the scope of the engagement. We also offer variations on the fixed monthly retainer model, such as fixed fees with risk-sharing or “cap and floor” features (e.g., partial refund payable to the client when the value of work falls below an agreed floor, and an additional, discounted fee payable when the value of work exceeds an agreed cap). Fee adjustments can be proposed by either the client or the firm at any time to reflect actual activity levels.
