Startup Attorney + Fractional General Counsel
Everything you need, and nothing you don’t.
Legal expertise, at your fingertips.
With years of experience advising the most revolutionary companies and founders in Silicon Valley and elsewhere, I know what it takes to help dynamic, high-growth companies navigate the legal landscape in front of them, from the pre-seed stage to the liquidity event.
Whether you need help with fundraising, commercial contracts, corporate housekeeping, or employee-related matters, just reach out. Professional and high-impact legal support customized to your needs and to your situation is always only just an email or Slack note away.
Flexibility + speed at one clear hourly rate.
Having access to a fractional general counsel gives you the ability to stop wasting time worrying about legal, and focus on what you do best, without long-term commitments or bloated overhead.
Get access to critical legal services for a few hours per week, or ramp up when you need it for a fundraising round, product launch, commercial negotiation or M&A event. High-quality legal support should be responsive to your business needs, so you can focus on growing what matters most.
Get in touch for the seamless legal support experience you’ve been looking for.
My Email: justin@lulaw.com
Services Offered
Corporate Governance
In the fast-moving environment of a high-growth startup, staying legally organized can be difficult, but it’s critical to setting your company up for future success. A fractional general counsel can help ensure your corporate governance framework remains investor-ready and audit-proof by orderly maintaining cap tables, corporate consents, stock option plans, and other corporate records without the fuss or headache.
Commercial Contracts
Commercial agreements are the legal basis of your business relationships, and care is required to make sure that they adequately reflect your short-term and long-term business goals. I draft, review, and negotiate the full spectrum of commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, MSAs, SOWs, licensing arrangements, and procurement contracts. With a deep understanding of technology markets and the nuances of scaling revenue, I can help you close deals faster while mitigating risk, protecting your IP, and maintaining leverage where it matters.
Fundraising
Raising capital is always a pivotal milestone for any company, and it’s always a complex and intricate series of legal events, too. I support startups through every stage of the fundraising process, from SAFE and convertible note financings to priced equity rounds. Being embedded in the business as your fractional general counsel means that it’s easier for me to help you navigate term sheets, investor negotiations, due diligence, and closing mechanics with clarity and reference to your long-term objectives for your business.
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Whether you're acquiring outside technology, pursuing a strategic exit, or navigating an acqui-hire situation, M&A transactions are high-stakes and complex. I provide end-to-end legal support, from early-stage diligence and structuring to LOIs, definitive agreements, process management and post-closing integration support. As your embedded legal advisor, I can be uniquely positioned to align deal terms with your goals, protect your equity, and anticipate common pitfalls before they become problems.
Employee Matters
Talent is your most valuable asset, but can also be your greatest source of legal exposure. I guide startups through the full gamut of employment matters, from founder arrangements and offer letters to equity compensation plans, independent contractor agreements, and terminations. From hiring your first engineer to navigating executive exits, I can connect you to practical, defensible legal support that aligns with your growth stage, culture, and business objectives.