Fractional General Counsel

Senior legal leadership on demand,
without the full-time overhead

Outsourced general counsel services for Australian businesses. Embedded in your operations, available when you need it, at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.

Practical, commercially-focused fractional counsel

We deliver expert fractional general counsel support tailored to your business stage, industry, and objectives. No unnecessary complexity — just clear, actionable strategic advice that protects your interests while enabling growth.

What You Get

01

Ongoing commercial contracting support

We review, draft, and negotiate the agreements your business depends on.

02

Strategic risk guidance

We identify where your business is exposed and advise on how to manage or reduce that exposure before it becomes a problem.

03

Board and executive advisory

Clear legal and governance direction to your leadership team without slowing down commercial decision-making.

04

On-demand support

When something unexpected lands on your desk, you have someone who already knows the context.

05

Flexible engagement

Retainer or task-based arrangements that match how your business actually operates.

WHAT A FRACTIONAL GENERAL COUNSEL DOES FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Everything you need for proactive legal leadership

Ongoing Commercial Contracting Support

Clear, precise drafting and thorough review of
commercial agreements, NDAs, service contracts,
distribution agreements, and more.

Strategic
Risk Guidance

We identify where your business is exposed and advise on how to manage or reduce that exposure before it becomes a problem.

Board &
Executive Advisory

Clear legal and governance direction to your leadership team without slowing down commercial decision-making.

OUR METHODOLOGY

A structured path to embedded legal support

Our four-phase process ensures every engagement is commercially sound, risk-managed and aligned with your business goals.

01

Assess

We review your current legal frameworks, identify gaps, risks and opportunities, and understand your commercial objectives.

02

Action

We co-design a practical roadmap with prioritised recommendations, clear timelines, and realistic milestones tailored to your business.

03

Implementation

We work alongside your team to execute the action plan. New contracts, updated policies, embedded processes — at your speed, not ours.

04

Advice

Ongoing task-based advisory as your business continues to evolve. We stay in your corner to keep the foundations strong.

Why businesses choose EJD Advisory for fractional general counsel

Pragmatic legal support that is embedded in your business, not bolted on.

No full-time overhead

Access senior legal expertise exactly when you need it — at a fraction of the cost of an in-house lawyer.

Industry-specific insight

Deep experience across Defence, Manufacturing and Professional Services sectors. We speak your language.

Fixed-fee transparency

Clear pricing with no hidden costs. You always know exactly what you’re paying for.

Your Advisor

Ebony Jade Dignan

Founding Director

Ebony is a trusted commercial legal and governance professional with over 10 years advising multinational organisations and mid-sized enterprises across Defence, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Through EJD Advisory she provides senior legal leadership embedded in your operations — proactive, practical, and commercially focused. No billing partners, no junior associates, just direct access to experienced judgement applied specifically to your business.

Get Started

Ready to embed senior legal leadership in your business?

Tell us about your business and contracting needs. We’ll arrange a no- obligation discovery call within one business day.

Request a Consultation

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