Experienced Counsel Who Work Like Your Legal Team
Designed With An
In-House Mindset
Outside GC is a law firm built with an in-house mindset. Its partner-level attorneys are former general counsel, senior in-house lawyers, and subject matter attorneys who work as an extension of your in-house legal and leadership teams, delivering a traditional law firm experience with the agility and cost-efficiency of an on-demand, outsourced general counsel model. The result is practical, business-minded advice that helps you move faster, scale smarter, and manage risk with confidence.
Who You’ll Work With
Your Legal Partner At Any Stage
For Early-Stage Companies
Not ready for a full-time legal hire? Outside GC serves as your outsourced general counsel, providing flexible, on-demand legal support across contracts, IP, employment, and more — all at predictable rates that fit your growth trajectory.
For Established Enterprises
Already have an in-house legal team? Outside GC works as an extension of it, with senior-level attorneys who can step in for overflow work, bring subject-matter expertise, cover critical projects, or serve as interim GC during a leave, without adding permanent headcount.
A Better Model for Business.
Outside GC combines in-house insight with the depth of a law firm and the efficiency of an ALSP — delivering senior-level counsel without the overhead of a traditional firm or ALSP gaps in expertise.
| Traditional Firm | ALSP | OGC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only Partner-level Attorneys | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Big Law Trained | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| In-House Experience | ✕ | ● | ✓ |
| C-Suite / Advisory Background | ● | ✕ | ✓ |
| Cost-Efficient Model | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flexible / Scalable Services | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Continuity of Service | ● | ✕ | ✓ |
| Attorney Satisfaction / Retention | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Predictable, Value-driven Rates | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
Our Areas of Focus
Outside GC delivers partner-level counsel across the full range of business-driven needs—from day-to-day operational support to complex transactions and compliance initiatives. We combine legal acumen with business insight to help clients make better decisions, move faster and stay protected as they grow.
What Our Clients Say
“Our Outside GC employment attorney, Margaret Scheele, is hands down the best attorney I’ve ever worked with — on any legal matter. In just four years, we’ve grown from a few employees to more than 4,000 across 45 states, and that growth has brought incredible complexity. Like a true business partner, Margaret instinctively starts with our business needs first and then builds the legal framework to get it done. She’s also incredibly responsive and meticulous. With Outside GC, we have access to Margaret and other subject matter experts whenever we need it — and at tremendous value. It’s money well spent.”
“Lakshmi Sarma Ramani is an invaluable resource to our Legal team here at BeyondTrust. I personally have had the pleasure of working with her on several projects and she consistently brings to bear her years of technology and privacy experience to help us solution our most complicated matters. She is a true professional with a pragmatic approach to getting business done and I highly recommend her as a key “go-to” resource to round out any legal, compliance, and risk efforts companies face today.”
“As a fast-growing company in the data privacy and security space, building trust with our customers is at the heart of our business model. Our attorney, Jason Karp, gets this — and it shows in the quality of advice we receive on every matter. Jason is more than just our outside counsel; he is fully invested in our success, working closely with key stakeholders on day-to-day operations and long-term strategy, including most recently helping us revise our contracting approach to reduce friction with fewer redlines and turns of the agreement. This has translated into real dollars as we are able to more quickly onboard customers while promoting even greater trust with our customers. We trust Jason implicitly to help us manage risk, protect our assets, and move the business forward with confidence.”
“As an EdTech company managing student data across 50+ countries, data privacy compliance is absolutely critical. The complexity of navigating hundreds of U.S. federal, state, and industry-specific privacy laws—on top of international regulations—required expertise we didn’t have in-house. We needed a privacy pilot to guide us, and that’s exactly what we found in our attorney, who now serves as both our privacy counsel and our Data Protection Officer. His experience has been a game-changer, giving us the confidence and structure to scale compliantly. Without a doubt, one of the smartest investments we’ve made!”