Outside General Counsel Services for Growing  Businesses

As your business grows, so do your legal needs. But hiring a full-time in-house attorney may not be practical—or necessary. That’s where outside general counsel (OGC) comes in.

At Kamps Legal, we provide cost-effective, strategic legal support to companies across the United States—without the overhead of a full-time hire. Whether you're a startup, a mid-sized business, or a financial firm navigating complex compliance issues, we act as your trusted legal advisor, offering reliable guidance across a wide range of business matters.

To learn how our general counsel services can support your growth and reduce legal risk.

What Is Outside General Counsel?

Outside general counsel is a dedicated attorney or legal team that handles your business’s day-to-day legal needs—just like an in-house lawyer, but without the full-time cost.

At Kamps Legal, we build long-term relationships with our clients, learning their business operations, leadership structure, and risk profile to deliver timely, tailored legal solutions. 

Our goal is to help you make proactive decisions, avoid costly legal pitfalls, and grow with confidence.

Kamps Legal serves a diverse range of businesses that need ongoing legal support, including:

  • Startups that require formation, financing, and contract advice

  • Mid-sized companies without in-house counsel but with evolving legal needs

  • Financial services firms navigating SEC, FINRA, or DFPI compliance

  • Private equity-backed companies managing rapid growth or transactions

  • Professional services firms with employment, client, or operational risk

If your business faces legal decisions regularly but doesn't need full-time legal staff, outside counsel is the smart solution.

Who Benefits from Outside General Counsel Services?

Our Outside General Counsel Services

We handle the legal work so you can focus on building your business. Our outside general counsel services include:

    • Entity formation and structuring

    • Bylaws, operating agreements, and governance

    • Board and shareholder matters

    • Joint ventures and corporate transactions

    • Drafting and negotiating vendor, customer, and employment contracts

    • NDAs, MSAs, service agreements, and licensing deals

    • Contract review and risk mitigation

    • Employment and independent contractor agreements

    • Terminations, severance, and internal policy reviews

    • Compliance with US labor laws and federal regulations

    • Guidance on FINRA, SEC, and DFPI rules

    • Internal compliance programs

    • Periodic compliance reviews and audits

    • Investigating employee misconduct or regulatory violations

    • Whistleblower protection issues

    • Crisis response planning and legal reporting

    • Mergers and acquisitions

    • Fundraising, SAFE notes, and convertible debt

    • Exit planning and due diligence support

  •  We don’t just interpret the law—we help you make smart decisions that align with your goals.

  •  Flexible billing models (monthly retainer, hourly, or project-based) help control legal spend.

  •  We understand the legal challenges facing financial firms, startups, and regulated businesses.

  •  We serve clients across  while advising on matters with national regulatory implications.

Why Choose Kamps Legal as Your Outside Counsel?

Clients We Serve

Kamps Legal conducts internal investigations for a wide range of organizations, including:

  • Public and private corporations

  • Investment firms, broker-dealers, and RIAs

  • Corporate boards, audit committees, and special committees

  • In-house counsel and compliance officers

  • Fintech startups and private equity portfolio companies

Our tailored approach ensures investigations are handled with the appropriate level of sensitivity, discretion, and legal rigor.

 FAQs

  • If there’s legal, regulatory, or reputational risk, outside legal counsel is often the better choice to preserve privilege and ensure objectivity.


  •  Yes. When handled by attorneys, findings are generally protected under attorney-client privilege, though privilege may be waived if disclosure is required.

  • It depends on the nature of the misconduct, your industry, and agency rules. We help clients assess materiality and reporting obligations under FINRA, SEC, and DFPI standards.

  • Most investigations range from a few weeks to several months depending on the complexity, number of witnesses, and volume of documents.

Schedule a Consultation with Kamps Legal

Strong governance is good business. Whether you need help drafting bylaws, resolving board disputes, or building a compliance plan, we’re here to help.