Ƶ provides embedded legal talent on a fractional, flexible basis—without the cost of a full-time hire.
Gus
B2B SaaS & Energy
What is Fractional InHouse™ for
Need to do more with less?
Overextended GCs
Eliminate bottlenecks, fill capacity gaps and recover evenings and weekends for you and your team.
High-growth enterprises
Augment your legal function with specialist domain expertise, without ballooning external firm costs.
Dynamic legal teams
Seconded legal talent for special projects, seasonal surges, long-term leaves and unexpected departures.
How is it different
Benefits of Fractional InHouse™
Business-focused expertise
Experienced in-house lawyers who deliver practical solutions, not memos.
Massive cost savings
High-caliber legal talent for 50-70% less than your typical Big Law rates.
Better delivery & results
Embedded lawyers learn your business to deliver better work product, faster
Enhanced accountability
Dedicated account managers ensure your lawyer meets your expectations.
“Ƶ's Fractional InHouse™ service has been invaluable, delivering reliable legal support that seamlessly aligns with the pace of our business.”
Manav Deol
GC & Chief Administrative Officer
How it works
Steps to get started with Fractional InHouse™
Initial discovery
Book a discovery meeting with our in-house expert, so we can understand the challenges facing your legal team.
Design your engagement
Ƶ will curate a shortlist of top Fractional InHouse™ lawyers for your custom engagement structure.
Meet our talent
Once you confirm your ideal engagement structure and talent profile, we will facilitate lawyer interviews.
Launch
Integrate your ideal lawyer into your team's workspace to launch the initial pilot, ensuring immediate ROI.
What it looks like
Fractional InHouse™ Case Studies
Mahira
17 years of experience
Formerly:
Client:
Canadian fintech unicorn
Volume:
1 day per week equivalent
Role:
Working directly with the GC to navigate the complex financial services regulatory framework.
Value:
71% less than big firm comparable
April
13 years of experience
Formerly:
Client:
Publicly listed software company
Volume:
1 to 1.5 day per week equivalent
Role:
Reporting to the Head of Legal to provide capital markets expertise and support commercial operations.
Value:
68% less than big firm comparable
Vincent
6 years of experience
Formerly:
Client:
Professional services firm
Volume:
0.5 to 1 day per week equivalent
Role:
Working under the Associate GC; focus on managing data privacy (Quebec) and cybersecurity compliance.
Value:
63% less than big firm comparable
FAQs
Where do you get your talent?
We pride ourselves on the exceptional quality of our legal talent. Our rigorous vetting and recruitment process turns away roughly 95% of applicants. This ensures that our network only has top-tier talent. Our Fractional Counsels boast an average of 12 years of legal experience, often hailing from prestigious backgrounds in big law firms like Blakes, BLG, and Osler, or holding significant in-house roles at renowned companies such as Wal-Mart, Shopify, and TD. This blend of experience ensures a comprehensive understanding and ability to cater to a diverse range of legal needs.
What if I don’t use all the hours?
We understand that legal needs have peaks and valleys, so we built Fractional Counsel with flexibility at its core. Each engagement has a quarterly (90-day) rollover window, allowing you the freedom to utilize any unused hours within this period