In-House
Counsel.
Affordable.
The benefits of a dedicated legal team—without the ₹15-30 lakh annual overhead. Strategic partnership for growing businesses.
Active Retainer Relationships
Client Relationship Continuity
For Priority Matters
Dedicated + Flexible
Why Most Businesses Struggle.
"We've seen these patterns repeatedly. They're not unique to any industry—they're endemic to growing businesses."
The In-House Gap
A good in-house counsel in India costs ₹15-30 lakhs per annum. For most growing businesses, this is either unaffordable or hard to justify—even though consistent legal support would be invaluable.
Many SMEs rely on transactional legal support, which works well for specific matters but leaves gaps in ongoing compliance monitoring and strategic planning.
The Context Challenge
When you engage professionals on a per-task basis, they need time to understand your business context each time. This is understandable—every client is different, and thorough understanding takes time.
For businesses with frequent legal needs, this model means paying for context-building repeatedly. Not a flaw in the professional—just a natural limitation of project-based work.
The Founder Load
In the absence of dedicated legal support, founders often handle compliance themselves. They spend hours on GST, contracts, and HR policies—time that could be spent on core business.
This isn't a criticism of available professionals. It's an observation that many businesses need a middle ground between transactional and full-time support.
Retainership Model.
"A dedicated advocate who becomes part of your extended team. Knows your business, anticipates your needs, grows with you."
Dedicated Advocate
One point of contact who knows your business, your team, and your priorities.
Priority Response
Same-day response for urgent matters. No waiting in queue.
Strategic Continuity
Cumulative knowledge. Every conversation builds on the last.
Proactive Monitoring
We flag risks before they become problems. Quarterly compliance reviews.
Fixed Monthly Cost
Predictable legal budget. No surprise invoices.
On-Call Support
Direct phone access for urgent situations. Real-time guidance.
How It Compares.
| Dimension | In-House Counsel | Retainership | Transactional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commitment Level | Full-Time | Dedicated | As-Needed |
| Response Time | Immediate | Priority | Standard |
| Business Context | Deep | Growing | Fresh Each Time |
| Proactive Monitoring | Yes | Yes | No |
| Strategic Continuity | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Scalability | Fixed | Flexible | Variable |
Who This Serves.
Growing Startups
Series-A ready, need investor-grade governance but can't justify a full-time hire.
Family Businesses
Transitioning from informal to formal. Need steady guidance, not one-off interventions.
Restaurant Chains
Multi-location compliance. FSSAI, labor, safety—across all units, continuously.
Manufacturing SMEs
Complex regulatory landscape. Factory Act, pollution, labor—need ongoing support.
Working Together
"We don't replace your CA, your litigation advocate, or your existing advisors. We complement them. Your CA handles financials, your advocate handles disputes, and we handle the day-to-day compliance infrastructure. The best outcomes happen when professionals work together."
"Every business deserves access to competent legal counsel. Not just when they can afford a full-time hire—but from the moment they start taking risks and signing contracts. That's why we built the retainership model."
Ready to have counsel on call?
Let's discuss what retainership would look like for your business. No pressure, no commitment—just a conversation.