Why Hire InHouse Law?
Our Philosophy
Companies of every size need legal support, but sometimes it can be a challenge to determine whether it’s best to rely entirely on outside counsel, or to build or grow an internal legal department.
InHouse Law provides the 'best of both worlds'; in house counsel at a fraction of the cost and at a fixed rate.
The benefit that comes to mind when hiring in-house Counsel for many companies is the potential for cost-savings by having a lawyer on the payroll vs. going to outside counsel every time there is a legal need.
When a company uses outside counsel to handle all of its legal issues and transactions, the lawyer handling the matter usually has a limited understanding of your business and your issues. Although that lawyer or law firm might be very knowledgeable and experienced, it is sometimes nearly impossible to provide outside counsel with all of the colour and details they need to be able to fully advise on complex matters.
InHouse Law aims to become an integral part of your team, with a front-row seat to business operations, marketing, product development, strategy, and more. Therefore, when consulting InHouse Law for legal advice, it isn’t necessary to spend time providing an overview of your company and your legal issues; we will have a treasure trove of information already, just by virtue of being on a retainer.
We will quickly get to know how your business works, who the key players are, know the industry, and have a solid handle on how business units are intertwined. All of this knowledge leads to deeper, more meaningful advice and guidance. In fact, that depth of business knowledge means the your lawyer from InHouse Law may be able to spot potential legal issues before they arise, and head them off.
Where a Manager would likely not want to pick up the phone to call an outside counsel for a quick question, they know they can do exactly that with legal staff from InHouse Law, without incurring extra fees for the lawyer’s time.