Contractor vs Employee: Getting It Right
Plenty of Australian businesses rely on contractors. It is a flexible way to bring in skills, cover busy periods or grow without taking on permanent staff. The problem is that
At Prosper Law, our fractional legal counsel services provide exceptional legal support for businesses. We offer flexible and tailored legal solutions to meet your business needs, whether you require ongoing legal advice or support for specific projects.
Engaging a fractional legal counsel can help your business manage legal risks and ensure compliance. We help you to achieve your commercial objectives without the need for a full-time in-house lawyer.
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Our fractional legal counsel services provide a cost-effective alternative to hiring a full-time in-house lawyer. You only pay for the legal support you need.
Our team of skilled fractional lawyers have extensive experience across various industries and areas of law.
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We understand that every business has unique legal needs. That’s why we offer flexible engagement options, allowing you to engage a lawyer on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly retainer. Whether you need short-term assistance or ongoing legal support, we can tailor our services to suit your requirements.
Our team provides comprehensive legal advice across a wide range of areas, including contract law, employment law, intellectual property, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. We work closely with your business to identify potential risks and provide practical solutions.
Contracts are the foundation of any business relationship. Our fractional lawyers can draft, review contracts, and negotiate contracts to ensure they are legally sound, fair, and aligned with your business objectives.
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Meet the team that helps support our fractional legal services, and the senior legal counsel that are here to help.
| Service | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate | Weekly Retainer | Monthly Retainer |
| General Legal Advice | $275/hour | $1,500/day | $7,000/week | $25,000/month |
| Contract Drafting and Review | $275/hour | $1,500/day | $7,000/week | $25,000/month |
| Corporate Governance and Compliance | $275/hour | $1,500/day | $7,000/week | $25,000/month |
| Employment Law Support | $275/hour | $1,500/day | $7,000/week | $25,000/month |
| Dispute Resolution | $275/hour | $1,500/day | $7,000/week | $25,000/month |
All fees are for a qualified fractional lawyer and exclusive of GST and third-party costs.
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The team at Prosper Law were extremely helpful, providing legal advice after I approached the team to conduct a manuscript review of my upcoming book, Pray for the Prey - Inside the Trial of Erin Patterson. The brief was executed as requested, in a timely manner, with clear and concise advice outlining what needed to be reviewed and restructured. The cost of the manuscript review was reasonable, with no surprise fees or unexpected costs on the final invoice. I am very satisfied with the outcome. Thank you.Posted on Google![]()
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Fractional legal counsel refers to engaging a fractional lawyer on a part-time or as-needed basis to provide legal support for your business. This allows you to access high-quality legal advice without the cost of hiring a full-time in-house lawyer.
Fractional legal counsel provides flexible and cost-effective legal support tailored to your business needs. It helps you manage legal risks, ensure compliance, and achieve your commercial objectives without the overheads of a full-time employee.
Our fractional legal counsel lawyers have experience in a wide range of areas, including contract law, employment law, corporate governance, intellectual property, and dispute resolution.
Yes! Our fractional legal services are highly flexible, allowing you to engage a fractional lawyer for specific projects or ongoing support.
Contact us for a free 15-minute consultation. During this call, we will discuss your legal needs and provide you with a scope of work and a fixed-fee or retainer quote.
We understand that some matters require immediate attention. Let us know your timing needs, and we will prioritise urgent issues to ensure you receive timely legal support.
With Prosper Law’s legal counsel and fractional legal counsel services, you can focus on growing your business while we handle your legal needs. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your business.
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