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Outside General Counsel

In-house counsel insight, without the in-house cost. Ongoing legal guidance for businesses that need a lawyer who knows their operations.

Overview

Outside General Counsel in Utah

Many businesses need ongoing legal guidance but do not require — or cannot justify — a full-time in-house legal department. Outside general counsel fills that gap: a trusted attorney who knows your business, reviews your contracts, flags risks before they become problems, and is available when questions arise.

Keystone Law Group serves as outside general counsel to Utah companies across industries, providing proactive advice on contracts, business operations, risk management, employment issues, real estate matters, regulatory compliance, and strategic decisions. By working closely with management teams and owners, the firm helps identify legal issues before they become costly problems.

A Lawyer Who Knows Your Business

The greatest value of general counsel is context. Because Doug works with your business continuously, advice arrives faster, fits your operations, and anticipates issues rather than reacting to them. Flexible monthly arrangements make the relationship predictable and affordable.

How We Help

Outside General Counsel Services

Contract Review & Management

Ongoing review, drafting, and negotiation of the agreements your business signs — vendor, customer, lease, and employment.

Day-to-Day Legal Guidance

A direct line to an experienced attorney for the legal questions that come up in normal operations.

Risk Identification & Prevention

Periodic review of operations, policies, and agreements to catch legal exposure before it turns into a dispute.

Employment & HR Support

Guidance on hiring, termination, employment agreements, and workplace policies under Utah and federal law.

Regulatory & Compliance Counsel

Practical advice on the licensing, regulatory, and compliance obligations that apply to your industry.

Strategic Transaction Support

Counsel on expansions, acquisitions, financing, and other major decisions as your business grows.

Common Questions

Outside General Counsel FAQs

How does an outside general counsel arrangement work?
Typically through a flexible monthly retainer scaled to your business needs. You get priority access to counsel for contracts, questions, and ongoing matters — with clear economics and no surprise bills for routine guidance.
Is outside general counsel right for my company size?
If your business signs contracts regularly, has employees, or makes decisions with legal consequences — but cannot justify a full-time in-house lawyer — outside general counsel is usually the most cost-effective way to manage legal risk.
What if a matter requires a specialist?
Part of the general counsel role is knowing when specialized expertise is needed — tax, immigration, intellectual property — and coordinating that work on your behalf, so you always have one point of accountability.

Protect Your Business.
Resolve Your Disputes.

Schedule a confidential consultation with Utah business attorney Douglas Farr and take the first step toward clear, strategic legal counsel.

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