Outsourced legal management: a structural reinforcement, not a simple service provider
Not all businesses have the resources or the need for full-time in-house legal management. And even those who have them can be confronted with transactions that go beyond the usual scope of their team. Outsourced legal management meets these two realities.
For growing structures
At the start or at scale, legal decisions follow one another quickly and each has long-term consequences. The firm acts as a real legal director : present at strategic meetings, available on a daily basis, involved in the decisions that structure the company.
- Choice of social form and drafting of the statutes
- Partners' agreement between co-founders: distribution of capital, leaver clauses, vesting
- First contracts : general conditions, service contracts, CGV/CGU
- First hires : employment contracts, non-competition and confidentiality clauses
For existing legal departments
The internal legal departments are in control of daily life. Some operations require occasional or specialized reinforcement:
- M&A transactions : transfers of shares, acquisitions, legal due diligence
- Restructurings : mergers, partial asset transfers, divisions
- Complex litigation : disputes between partners, valuation contests, breach of contract
- Temporary overload : peak of activity, replacement, increase in team competence
A clear positioning
Outsourced legal management such as the Aknin Avocats practice is based on three principles:
- Immersion : understanding of the client's business, culture and operational constraints
- Availability : responsiveness on a daily basis, not only by appointment
- Responsibility : the firm plays a strategic advisory role, not a simple executor
Outsourcing your legal department does not mean relinquishing control. It's choosing expertise without the rigidity of recruitment.
Who is the outsourced legal department for?
It is aimed at two profiles: start-ups in the start-up phase that do not yet have an internal legal department and need structuring support from the start, and companies that already have a legal department but are facing complex operations or a need for occasional reinforcement.
What is the difference with a classic avocado?
A traditional lawyer intervenes on a specific case from time to time. Outsourced legal management involves a continuous presence and an immersion in the daily life of the company: participation in meetings, knowledge of business issues, permanent responsiveness. It is a strategic advisory role, not a simple service provision.
How much does outsourced legal management cost?
The firm offers formulas adapted to the level of intervention required: monthly package, one-day vacation or support per project. The cost is generally lower than that of internal recruitment while offering a level of expertise that is immediately operational.
Can the firm work in addition to an existing legal department?
Yes, it is even one of the most frequent use cases. The firm reinforces transactions that the internal team does not deal with on a daily basis (M&A, restructuring, litigation between partners), by integrating into existing processes without creating organizational friction.
What is the commitment period for an outsourced legal department?
There is no minimum length of time imposed. Support can be one-time (the duration of an operation) or long-term (continuous monthly support). The firm adapts to the pace and needs of each client.
The firm shares its feedback on the legal challenges faced by growing structures and legal departments facing transactions that are not part of the daily routine.
