Fractional Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

Fractional Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

The LawStaff Group Atlanta Metropolitan Area (Hybrid)

Our client is seeking a Fractional Chief Legal Officer to serve as its primary legal advisor for 20–30 hours per week . This hands-on leadership role is ideal for an experienced attorney who enjoys solving business problems, negotiating agreements, and advising executive leadership.

The company has an existing paralegal to provide support.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the legal function and advise executive leadership.

Draft and negotiate commercial, technology, and vendor agreements.

Oversee corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.

Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions.

Address employment, privacy, intellectual property, and general legal matters.

Collaborate with the existing paralegal and outside counsel.

Qualifications

J.D. and active bar membership, with Georgia admission or eligibility for in-house counsel registration.

8+ years of corporate legal experience , preferably including in-house leadership.

Strong commercial contracting and corporate legal background.

Practical, business-minded approach with excellent negotiation skills.

Ability to work independently and advise senior executives.

Financial services, technology, or M&A experience is a plus.