Fractional General Counsel Support for Startups
Re: A contractor delivered our core model but never signed an IP assignment. Are we exposed before the round?
Yes, and diligence will flag it. I've drafted a confirmatory assignment for them to sign today — let's close this before it touches your term sheet.
One Subscription. Everything Legal a Startup Needs.
A fractional general counsel who knows your business — for a fixed fee you can budget.
Operations
Team
Fundraising
Intellectual Property (IP)
Corporate
Compliance
How It Works
No more chasing a law firm for an estimate. One team, one predictable bill — with automation for routine tasks and human review for judgment calls.
Submit a Short Intake
Onboard With a Legal Specialist
Work How You Already Work
Everything in One Place
Skala vs Other Services
Unpredictable. When you need legal advice, you have to question if the costs are worth it. And re-explain your business every time.
Base salary, before equity & benefits. Broad coverage, but a Series A line item — not a seed one.
Flat and predictable. The same team, same-day answers on routine questions. We know your business.
Two Plans. One Flat Fee. Cancel Anytime.
Startup legal support, made predictable. Your documents and contracts stay on your Skala dashboard. No commitment — cancel any month.
Some work needs a dedicated team and a separate budget. We'll tell you and refer to attorneys we trust.
Litigation, disputes, and cease-and-desist enforcement- Complex Series A+ rounds
- Licensing and regulatory permits
- Complex tax structuring and advice
What Our Founders Say
Legal tasks were always a distraction and something we'd put off until they became urgent. Now with Skala, everything runs seamlessly in the background, so we can focus on what actually matters.
We used Skala for our seed fundraising and had a great experience. The platform offers a variety of fundraising instruments and provides flexibility in structuring investment rounds.
We use Skala for both company management and trademark applications. I just like that everything is in one place.
Skala is building the much-needed legal infrastructure for the crypto economy. We use their platform to manage our entities and access experienced crypto lawyers.
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FAQ
A fractional GC gives startups ongoing legal support without hiring a full-time in-house counsel. You get help managing contracts, fundraising workflows, IP documentation, and compliance coordination for a predictable fixed fee.
In practice, the terms overlap. “Outsourced GC” often means project-by-project legal support. Our subscription is built to be ongoing: the same team learns your business and supports your legal workflows month to month for a predictable fixed fee.
Two flat plans: $2,999/month (Startup) and $4,999/month (Enterprise). No hourly billing, no retainer draw-downs. Cancel any month.
Litigation and disputes, complex Series A+ rounds, licensing and permits, and complex tax structuring. We’ll flag these early and help you build the right team when you need one.
Anytime. Your documents and contracts remain available on Skala for free after you cancel.
No. We work with founders worldwide. No US citizenship, residency, or visa is required to use Skala or to incorporate through us.
Routine questions are answered the same business day. Contract review support is handled within the timeline included in your plan.
No. Skala Inc. is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. When legal advice is required, it is provided by independent licensed attorneys.
Twenty Minutes Now to Prevent a Five-Figure Bill Later
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Already have a company?
Migrate it to Skala for maintenance
Reminders
We will notify you of important deadlines
Fundraising documents
Impress your investors and get money fast
Manage trademarks
Import your actual and pending trademarks free of charge
Free legal templates
Quickly generate NDAs, onboard contractors without hustle
Bank accounts
We will help you with getting a bank account
Self-help legal tools
Legal quizzes and guides
Marketplace
Access special offers and perks from our partners
Vetted lawyers
If you need one, we'll get you introduced in no time
