Experienced Business Lawyers — Efficient Counsel

About Efficient Counsel

Efficient Counsel is a modern legal services firm serving executives and GCs who need seasoned legal and commercial judgment without hiring prematurely or unpredictable firm bills. Our experienced attorneys bring large law firm and in-house experience, and we use the latest technology so clients get exceptional, responsive, cost-effective legal coverage.

We’re building a bench of experienced business lawyers interested in flexible outside general counsel contract opportunities: in corporate and transactional matters, commercial contracts and risk counseling, management of major transactions (e.g. M&A and financings), project developments, and day-to-day legal support to the business.

Work on your own terms

Remote
Flexible hours
Interesting, high-caliber commercial work
Outside GC / fractional counsel style engagement with growth-stage and enterprise clients
Access to modern legal tech and AI-assisted workflows
Collaborate with a lean, high-trust team focused on quality, speed, and client outcomes
Meaningful work without big-firm hours or full-time commitment.

What you’ll do

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements
Advise business stakeholders in an outside general counsel capacity
Spot risk, propose practical solutions, and move deals forward
Use modern legal tech tools within our delivery model
Deliver work product ready for managing attorney oversight and client standards

Required qualifications

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school (or equivalent accredited U.S. law school)
Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
At least 5 years of experience practicing as a lawyer
Large law firm training (AmLaw or equivalent rigorous commercial practice background)
Strong commercial contracts and business counseling experience.
Excellent writing, judgment, and client-facing communication
Comfort working independently in a remote, async-friendly environment
Interest in modern legal technology and efficient delivery models

Engagement details

Competitive independent contractor economics based on experience and scope.

Tell us about your interest

Share your contact details and résumé for consideration.