General Counsel
Having access to ongoing legal guidance from outside general counsel who understands your business is invaluable. For startups and small companies, legal questions arise frequently and often require prompt, practical answers. Yet maintaining an in-house legal department is rarely cost-effective unless your company has reached a larger scale.
As your outside general counsel, Bridgewood & Co. provides comprehensive legal support so you can focus on growing and scaling your business. We manage day-to-day legal issues, strategic planning, and risk mitigation while delivering the flexibility and efficiency your company needs.
For organizations with an existing in-house legal team, our attorneys seamlessly supplement internal counsel, offering additional capacity and specialized expertise across our core practice areas. Whether serving as your primary legal resource or supporting your internal team, Bridgewood & Co. delivers reliable, strategic counsel tailored to your business objectives.
Value of General Counsel Services
Bridgewood & Co. serves as outside general counsel to companies nationwide, delivering strategic legal support tailored to each client’s needs, objectives, and budget. Our goal is to become an integral part of your operations by providing trusted, ongoing, and cost-effective legal counsel to management.
We work closely with our clients to develop a deep understanding of their business goals, operating models, and risk profiles. This long-term, hands-on approach allows us to identify and address legal issues early, before they escalate into costly problems.
Our philosophy is proactive and business-focused—mitigating risk while supporting growth. Whether you need frequent guidance or periodic strategic input, our attorneys are available whenever and to the extent your business requires.
At Bridgewood & Co., we are committed to providing continuous access to sophisticated legal counsel with the experience and insight necessary to navigate complex, fast-moving business environments.
Cost Benefits of Outside General Counsel Services
Because our outside general counsel relationships are ongoing and long-term, Bridgewood & Co. is able to offer legal services at a fraction of standard hourly rates and at a cost significantly lower than hiring a full-time in-house attorney.
We structure our general counsel services to align with your business needs, operational demands, and budget. Most clients choose a fixed monthly fee, providing predictable costs and consistent access to legal counsel. We also offer prepaid blocks of time for businesses that prefer flexible, on-demand support.
This cost-effective access to trusted, ongoing legal guidance enables our clients to make informed, strategic decisions with confidence—helping reduce risk, control expenses, and support sustainable business growth.
General Counsel Services
At Bridgewood & Co., our outside general counsel services are fully tailored to each client’s needs. As an outside general counsel client, you have access to the full range of legal solutions across all of our practice groups, allowing us to provide seamless, comprehensive legal support as your business grows and evolves.
As your trusted outside legal counsel, we offer a broad range of services, including:
Corporate governance and internal compliance
Participation in board, shareholder, and special meetings
Day-to-day business operations and regulatory compliance
Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
Business formation, registration, and licensing
Intellectual property transactions
Privacy, data security, and online transactions
Mergers and acquisitions
Equity and debt financing transactions
Due diligence matters
Employment and workforce-related matters
Immigration and global mobility matters
Access to a wide network of professional advisors worldwide
Strategic Legal Support for Every Stage of Your Business
Whether you are addressing routine business questions, launching a new venture, evaluating the purchase or sale of a business, structuring employee equity or stock option plans, seeking venture capital, or negotiating complex agreements, Bridgewood & Co. acts as your experienced outside general counsel.
Our role is to help you achieve your business objectives while minimizing legal risk. We provide practical, forward-looking advice that supports informed decision-making and long-term growth—so you can focus on building your business with confidence.