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Access expert General Counsel services from Blaze Business & Legal. Safeguard your business with tailored legal solutions and compliance guidance.

External General Counsel for Your Business

Navigating the legal complexities of business operations requires expertise, foresight, and a practical approach. At Blaze Business & Legal, our external General Counsel services provide high-level legal support on a flexible, cost-effective basis. Led by Rachelle Hare, our services are tailored to help businesses address legal risks, ensure compliance, and build a strong legal foundation.

Our General Counsel solutions cater to businesses without an in-house legal team or those looking to establish internal legal expertise over time.

Why Choose an External General Counsel?

There are a number of reasons why choosing an External General Counsel – also referred to as a Fractional General Counsel or an Outsourced General Counsel – may be right for your business at a particular point in time:
 
  • Cost-Effective Expertise
    Access senior legal expertise without the overheads of a full-time employee.

  • Compliance Assurance
    Ensure your business aligns with local, state, and federal regulations.

  • Risk Mitigation
    Identify potential legal risks and implement strategies to minimise exposure.

  • Contract Oversight
    Draft, review, and negotiate contracts that protect your business interests.

In particular, businesses which are growing and do not yet have an internal Legal Division can benefit from putting in place an External General Counsel. These resources can help the business to set up the Legal Division in the way that best works for the business and help with engaging and training Lawyers – this is one of Rachelle’s core skillsets in taking on this role.

Services We Provide

Our General Counsel services address the core legal needs of businesses:

  • Contract Management
    Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements to ensure clarity and minimise risks.

  • Legal Advisory
    Providing strategic legal advice to support business decisions and ensure regulatory compliance.

  • Regulatory Compliance
    Ensuring your business adheres to relevant laws and industry standards, avoiding penalties or legal disputes.

  • Dispute Resolution
    Representing your interests in negotiations and mediations to resolve disputes efficiently.

  • Training and Mentorship
    Upskilling junior staff to build internal legal capacity and prepare for senior legal roles.

How We Support Your Transition

Our General Counsel services are not just about solving immediate legal challenges—they are designed to empower your business for the future.

  • Guidance for Growth
    We assist businesses in setting up robust legal frameworks, ensuring sustainable growth.

  • Training Programs
    Junior staff benefit from tailored training to develop the skills required for senior positions.

  • Seamless Transition
    Our fractional model ensures your business can transition smoothly to employing full-time legal staff as needed.

Why Blaze Business & Legal Stands Out

With extensive experience and a practical, hands-on approach, Rachelle Hare delivers exceptional General Counsel services. We focus on:

  • Tailored solutions that address the unique legal challenges of your business.
  • Ensuring compliance across all areas of operation.
  • Equipping your team with the skills needed for long-term success.

 

Other Options

Looking for other options for senior External Resources for your Business? Check out the other external professional services that Rachelle Hare offers – External Commercial Manager, as well as Shannon Drew’s External Chief Financial Officer.
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Let’s Chat About How We Can Help You

  • Free Initial Consultation
  • No-Obligation Quote for our Services
  • We Work to your Budget and Timeframes

 

We blend expert strategic business management consulting with commercial legal services, financial management services, business advisory services and commercial advice to offer unique support for Business Owners and Executives across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and Australia.

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About the Author

Rachelle Hare is a highly experienced Construction Lawyer and Contract Lawyer, with over 23 years of experience in Tier 1 and Tier 2 Construction Firms, Top Tier Private Practice and Government. With 23+ years of experience as a Senior Lawyer, Strategic Contracting Adviser and Management Consultant in Construction Law, Contracts, Major Projects, Commercial Advisory, Compliance, Procurement, Contract Management and Risk Management, Rachelle has the rare skills to offer you seamless business advice and legal advice to help support your organisation.

As well as a Lawyer and Business Adviser, Rachelle has also acted as a Strategic Procurement Adviser, Compliance Manager, Strategic Risk Adviser and Commercial Manager. Rachelle owns Blaze Business & Legal, a combined Commercial Law Firm and Business Advisory Firm located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Blaze Business & Legal assists a broad range of clients in the Construction Industry and related industries, and advises owners, contractors, subcontractors, NFPs and other organisations on a broad range of Construction Law, Commercial Law, Business Advisory and Management Consulting issues in Brisbane, Queensland and around Australia.  

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