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On-Demand Legal Advice & Representation for Modern Australian Businesses
General Legal Counsel — Enjoy On-Demand Legal Efficiency and Expertise
In today’s complex, fast-evolving, and unpredictable Australian business markets — having access to rapid, high-quality legal advice and assistance is vital, yet typically cost-prohibitive. CH-Earnest’s innovative general counsel services empower your enterprise with on-demand and affordable legal support and guidance.
Our 21st-century approach combines law expertise with modern technology — allowing you to reach a corporate and commercial law specialist as needed. Whether you require employment regulation advice, contract drafting, or company structure guidance — our Legal as a Service (LaaS) offering delivers a cost-effective and flexible solution, short or longer term.
What Is a General Counsel Lawyer?
A business’s general counsel — or GC — typically operates as an enterprise’s dedicated legal advisor. These qualified lawyers possess the required qualifications for the jurisdiction in which they operate, are admitted as lawyers of the Supreme Court of NSW (or relevant state), and hold a current practising certificate.
And, unlike lawyers who work in traditional firms and represent various clients — general counsel is typically employed directly by a single company. This service model fosters a deep understanding of the business’s specific needs and objectives across all its departments — and assists the operation to comply with statutory and trade regulations.
Furthermore, they help mitigate future issues — by advising on contracts, defending IP (intellectual property), and navigating complex legal challenges. However, while immeasurably convenient and desirable, enjoying exclusive in house general counsel is severely cost-prohibitive — a luxury out of the reach of most SMEs. CH-Earnest’s Legal as a Service provision is your business’s legal solution.
CH-Earnest — Giving You Lawyers on Demand in Australia
Imagine the convenience of a specialist in-house corporate & commercial lawyer available as you require, and always ready to guide you expertly through your law-related issues — but without the overhead of an annual salary and associated employment costs.
That’s what CH-Earnest provides with our virtual lawyers service.
Available through subscription, it allows your enterprise ready access to a dedicated legal practitioner who understands your business. While we will happily provide ad hoc services, on-demand general counsel provides focus on meeting your operation’s challenges and goals — while ensuring a reassuring commitment to keeping your enterprise on the right side of the legal tracks.
Furthermore, our virtual legal services aren’t just for firms without in-house counsel.
Even if your enterprise has a full-time lawyer or team, CH-Earnest’s legal services on demand can provide support to your legal department by:
- Assisting with work overflow.
- Covering for sickness or parental leave.
- Focusing on specific projects.
- Providing knowledge in areas where your in-house lawyer is inexperienced.
- Giving a fresh perspective on challenges.
- Facilitating scalability — allowing your business to grow despite increasing workloads.
- Saving money — negating the requirement to employ temporary part time legal counsel.
Discover How Our On-Demand General Counsel Can Empower Your Business — Book a Consultation With CH-Earnest
Release Your Business Potential With On-Demand General Counsel
Whatever your business ambitions, however often you require our services — our general counsel delivers significant advantages to your operation:
No Clock Watching
As a lower overhead compared to employing a full-time in-house lawyer or legal team — our virtual GCs protect your business’s bottom line. As a subscription-based service, it means you’re not constantly clock-watching — nor surprised by a substantial invoice at the conclusion of the project.
Understanding Your Business
A dedicated general counsel will understand the opportunities and challenges faced by your particular operation — without spending costly time becoming acquainted with your enterprise, or slowing projects down.
Specialised Expertise
Our team of general counsel lawyers can provide specialised advice relevant to your specific issues, goals, or challenges. This gives your enterprise significant advantages over a single in-house legal practitioner whose knowledge may be more general.
Modern Business Approach
Our virtual online lawyers use the latest technologies and systems for a genuinely 21st-century approach. This increases streamlining, optimises efficient communication, and leads to rapid turnarounds — unlike the traditionally slow process of conventional lawyers.
Flexibility and Scalability
Whether you need us on a daily, weekly or monthly basis — you have the ability to scale up and down our services as your business needs change. This allows you to take control of your legal spend while still getting the access to expert legal advice on demand.
Continual Advice, Guidance, and Compliance
As your on-demand lawyer, you have continual advice available on all commercial business matters — including risk management, statutory compliance, ethical guidance, contracts and Ts & Cs, property, and corporate governance.
Focus and Strategy Prioritising
If you already have in-house counsel, our on-demand service can address specific projects or objectives — freeing up your salaried expert to take care of day-to-day legal matters.
Business Development
When you’re too busy working in the business to work on the business, our general counsel can assist. With expertise in business development, we can help you plan and strategise to grow your operation.
Commitment and On-Time Completion
With our clear and transparent service level agreements (SLAs), you know exactly what you will receive. We commit to completing the work you ask for, to the exceptional standards you require, and within the time frame agreed upon.
Ad Hoc Advice and Assistance
If a subscription general counsel doesn’t meet your needs — we will unhesitatingly provide your business with specialist guidance, assistance, or representation on an ad hoc basis.
Comprehensive Legal Advisor Services for Your Businesses
Whatever your business size, wherever you need our assistance — CH-Earnest’s general counsel provides exceptional support for your operation.
Our on-call lawyer service delivers comprehensive assistance across all legal matters, whether you need:
- One day a week cover.
- Full-time lawyer for a particular project.
- Temporary cover for a staff member who is sick or on holiday.
Empower Your Business! Begin Your Virtual GC Journey Today!
In an increasingly litigious Australian business market, where statutory compliance is more complex than ever before, and where the digital world creates as many problems as it solves — rapid access to expert legal advice is crucial.
Yet, full-time in-house general counsel is typically prohibitively expensive.
CH-Earnest’s on-demand lawyer service gives your enterprise powerful flexibility — allowing you to navigate challenges, meet statutory requirements, and grasp objectives.
Whether our general counsel functions as an alternative to in-house representation, or to provide support to your existing team — our subscription-based service delivers reassuring assistance.
Empower Your Business! Begin Your Virtual GC Journey Today!
In an increasingly litigious Australian business market, where statutory compliance is more complex than ever before, and where the digital world creates as many problems as it solves — rapid access to expert legal advice is crucial.
Yet, full-time in-house general counsel is typically prohibitively expensive.
CH-Earnest’s on-demand lawyer service gives your enterprise powerful flexibility — allowing you to navigate challenges, meet statutory requirements, and grasp objectives.
Whether our general counsel functions as an alternative to in-house representation, or to provide support to your existing team — our subscription-based service delivers reassuring assistance.