Fractional Legal Services for B2B Companies
Flexible. Practical. Built for fast‑moving
companies that can’t afford to slow down.
Our Services
LEGAL CHECKUP
COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS
LEGAL CHECKUP
- Categorized legal risks based on priority
- Customized roadmap for legal risk mitigation based on budget and resources
AI GOVERNANCE
COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS
LEGAL CHECKUP
- AI regulation guidance
- AI governance policies
- AI governance structure
COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS
COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS
COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS
- Contract templates
- Contract negotiation
- Contract playbooks and intake workflow
LEGAL FRAMEWORKS
OUTSIDE COUNSEL MANAGEMENT
COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS
Build out the legal essentials your
business needs to run smoothly
- Clear internal & external policies
- Ready-to-use contract templates
- Streamlined legal intake & workflows
- Practical playbooks, checklists & guides
- Hands-on training
COMPLIANCE
OUTSIDE COUNSEL MANAGEMENT
OUTSIDE COUNSEL MANAGEMENT
- Corporate policies
- Compliance (e.g. employment, data privacy and more)
- IP policies, workflows and contract terms
OUTSIDE COUNSEL MANAGEMENT
OUTSIDE COUNSEL MANAGEMENT
OUTSIDE COUNSEL MANAGEMENT
- Outside counsel management
- Identification of needed legal specialists (ex: patent/trademark filings, litigation and highly regulated areas)
STRATEGIC COUNSEL
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
- Business and leadership meeting attendance
- Day-to-day and long-term legal strategy
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
- Corporate records maintenance (ex: minutes, entity management and corporate agreements)
- Board meeting management
TRAINING
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
TRAINING
- Customized training on selected legal topics
- Office hours
Service Models
Flat Fee
Subscription Membership
Subscription Membership
Select a preset flat fee service or request a custom quote.
Subscription Membership
Subscription Membership
Subscription Membership
Select services provided on a monthly recurring basis at a fixed cost.
Hourly Fee
Subscription Membership
Hourly Fee
Individual or ongoing services provided on a hourly fee basis.
Recommendations from Former Colleagues
Scott, Director
Scott, Director
Scott, Director
I worked with Heather as a Director and found her to be highly organized, focused on solutions, and a quick study in new areas of law and governance practices. She was admired by myself and my co-directors for her legal, interpersonal and business skills. She contributed in many ways to the success of our business.
Warren, CFO
Scott, Director
Scott, Director
Heather is fantastic to work with. She brings a high level of professionalism to every thing she touches and is usually the most prepared person in the room.
Dave, COO
Scott, Director
Dave, COO
Heather has been a trusted advisor across a wide range of legal matters, consistently bringing clarity and sound judgment to every situation. Where she truly adds disproportionate value is in her ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable discussion points that resonate with teams at all levels of expertise. Her blend of deep legal knowledge and practical communication makes her an invaluable partner to any organization.
Why Choose Extended Counsel?
For companies without in-house counsel, we become your go-to legal partner by:
- Guiding your early growth phases by spotting legal risks you may not even know to look for and giving you clear, actionable solutions. We help you move confidently through the “I don’t know what I don’t know” stage.
- Building your legal infrastructure from contract review and template creation to playbooks and compliance programs. Don’t wait for your first legal hire to put these crucial systems in place.
We make legal simple, scalable, and aligned with how fast your business moves.
For legal teams that are stretched thin, we provide immediate, senior‑level support without the cost
- Handling overflow work instantly so deadlines stay on track and your team stays focused on high‑value priorities.
- Clearing long‑standing backlogs like updating contract templates, drafting new policies, and building the streamlined processes you’ve been meaning to implement for years.
- Bringing true in‑house experience that allows us to integrate seamlessly, quickly get up to speed, and work directly with business partners. Allowing you to step out of the loop and reclaim your time.
We plug in quickly, operate like part of your team, and give you breathing room where you need it most.
Meet the Team
Managing Partner - Heather Asher
Former General Counsel & Corporate Secretary with over 15 years of legal experience as a senior in-house lawyer and law firm associate.
We are excited to talk with you, however an attorney-client relationship is not formed until we have completed a conflicts check and signed an engagement agreement. Please do not share confidential information in our communications or consultations until an engagement agreement has been signed.
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