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Business-First Counsel Fractional GC

Fractional General Counsel for scaling companies

Part-time legal leadership for growing businesses — practical redlines, faster deals, and right-sized legal ops that scale with you

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📍 Ontario-based 🌐 Bilingual (EN/FR)

Questions? Reach out at lauren@enquistlaw.ca

You might need me if…

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Your NDA and contract volume is outpacing your team

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You just raised a round and need to professionalize your contracts

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You’re closing enterprise deals and getting hit with their paper

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You need senior legal thinking but aren’t ready for a full-time GC

Lauren Enquist

Meet Lauren

10+

Years Experience

100+

Contracts/Year

I'm a Toronto-based commercial lawyer who serves as fractional General Counsel to scaling companies. Whether you're a startup that isn't ready for a full-time GC or an established business that needs part-time legal leadership, I run your legal function so you can focus on growing. Over the last decade I've supported businesses across payments, SaaS, cloud, fintech, and professional services with practical, business-first advice.

I've handled high-volume commercial workflows (MSAs, SOWs, order forms, DPAs, NDAs), set up contract playbooks and clause libraries, and guided cross-functional teams through complex deals. I'm bilingual (English/French) and comfortable working with Canadian and cross-border matters.

I'm also building AI-powered automations to help procurement teams move faster — accelerating vendor contract reviews, NDA triage, and compliance workflows without sacrificing legal quality.

Best fit for

  • ›Series A–C startups closing 10+ enterprise deals a quarter
  • ›Fintech companies navigating partner integrations and compliance
  • ›SaaS teams drowning in redlines with no in-house counsel
  • ›Any growth-stage company (50–500 employees) needing senior legal leadership without the full-time hire

Trusted by teams at

Cohere Lumen5 Moneris Flexiti OpsGuru

Selected Matters

Real results for growing businesses

SaaS

Enterprise SaaS MSA & DPA

Led redlines on customer paper; tightened IP and data-use terms, capped liability at fees, and aligned security addendum with actual controls—cut cycle time by ~30%.

SaaS

Cloud services template suite

Built MSA/SOW/order form + playbooks for a cloud provider; standardized fallback positions and reduced external legal spend by ~40% over 6 months.

Privacy

AI tool risk review

Evaluated an LLM vendor; secured 'no training on client data,' deletion SLAs, audit rights, and narrow telemetry—approved for limited rollout.

Fintech

Payments/fintech partnership

Negotiated merchant services and data-sharing addendum, clarified PCI responsibilities, and landed balanced chargeback language—enabled a co-marketing launch.

Privacy

Privacy program refresh (Canada-focused)

Updated policies, records of processing, and incident playbooks to meet customer due-diligence; passed security review with no critical findings.

SaaS

Security platform subscription

Closed a security SaaS deal with uptime/SLA credits, support tiers, and scoped penetration-test obligations—kept annual cap and excluded indirects.

What Clients Say

From the teams I've partnered with

"Lauren was an amazing colleague that I leaned on frequently at Flexiti. As Senior Legal Counsel, she always provided incredible guidance to any part of the business that needed it and did so with endless energy and positivity. She and I worked on several key initiatives and I couldn't have gotten through them without her. I can't recommend her strongly enough!"

Jordan Rose

Strategy | Business Operations | Revenue Operations

"Lauren's deep understanding of financial regulations and innovative solutions has greatly contributed to our team's success. She is not only a legal expert but also a collaborative team player, always bringing a strategic mindset to complex projects. Lauren's dedication and professionalism make her an asset to any organization."

Kevin Brunelle

Senior Sales Leader | Fintech & Payment Processing

How I Work

A clear, straightforward process

1

Discovery Call

We start with a conversation about your business, challenges, and legal needs. I will ask about your deal flow, contract volume, and current pain points.

2

Scoping & Assessment

I will review your existing contracts, processes, and playbooks (if any). Together we will identify quick wins and prioritize what matters most.

3

Custom Solutions

Whether it is redlining a single MSA, building a contract playbook, or serving as fractional GC, I will tailor my approach to your business stage and budget.

4

Ongoing Support

As your business scales, your legal needs evolve. I provide flexible, right-sized support that grows with you—no unnecessary overhead.

What You Can Expect

Fast turnaround times (most redlines within 24-48 hours)

Transparent pricing with no surprise bills

Business-first advice that balances risk and speed

Bilingual support (English/French)

Experience with high-volume commercial workflows

Direct access—no layers of junior associates

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Areas of Practice

Tailored solutions for your tech business

Commercial & Technology Contracts

Master agreements, statements of work, order forms, and other core commercial documents. I handle drafting, redlining, and playbook development to streamline your contracting process.

SaaS, Cloud & AI

Specialized support for software-as-a-service, cloud infrastructure, and AI product companies. From vendor licensing to terms and conditions, I address the unique legal challenges of your sector.

Payments & Fintech

Payment processor agreements, merchant services contracts, and compliance-adjacent legal work. I help fintech companies navigate partner agreements and regulatory considerations.

Privacy & Cybersecurity

Data privacy policies, records of processing, incident response playbooks, and security assessments. Canada-focused guidance for PIPEDA compliance and cross-border data transfers.

Procurement, RFP/RFQ & Vendor Governance

Vendor due diligence, RFP/RFQ support, and procurement contract management. I ensure your vendor agreements protect your business and integrate with your broader legal framework.

Playbooks, CLM & Legal Ops

Contract lifecycle management strategies, legal ops workflows, and process automation. I help you scale your legal function and reduce reliance on external counsel.

AI-Powered Contract Automation

Custom AI automations for procurement teams — faster vendor contract reviews, automated NDA triage, and streamlined compliance workflows. I combine legal expertise with AI tooling to cut review times without sacrificing quality.

How We Can Work Together

Flexible engagement models designed to fit your stage and budget

Advisory Retainer

Ongoing access, light touch

For teams that need a legal sounding board and quick-turn support without a heavy commitment.

Up to 8 hours per month

Async support via email or Slack

Monthly check-in call

NDA and standard contract review

Strategic legal guidance on demand

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Most popular

Fractional GC

Embedded legal leadership

For scaling companies that need a dedicated legal partner integrated into their operations.

Up to 20 hours per month

Everything in Advisory, plus:

Contract drafting, redlines, and negotiations

Playbook and template development

Cross-functional team support

24–48 hour turnaround on most redlines

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Project-Based

Fixed scope, fixed fee

For specific legal builds or one-time projects with clear deliverables and timelines.

Contract template suites (MSA, SOW, DPA)

Privacy program builds and audits

AI-powered contract automation setup

Vendor governance frameworks

Discuss your project

Prefer hourly?

I also offer hourly engagements for standalone matters, one-off reviews, or when a retainer doesn't fit your needs.

Custom scoping available — let's talk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about working with a fractional GC

What is a fractional General Counsel?

A fractional GC is a senior lawyer who serves as your company's General Counsel on a part-time or retained basis. You get the strategic legal leadership and commercial judgment of an experienced in-house lawyer without the cost of a full-time executive hire. I embed into your team, learn your business, and handle everything from daily contract reviews to board-level legal strategy.

How is this different from hiring outside counsel?

Outside counsel typically works on discrete matters at hourly rates. As your fractional GC, I work with you continuously — I know your contracts, your team, your risk appetite, and your business goals. That context means faster turnarounds, more practical advice, and significantly lower costs than going to a law firm for every question.

What industries do you work with?

I work with growing businesses across industries — from SaaS and fintech to professional services and beyond. My clients are typically companies with 50 to 500 employees that are scaling their commercial operations and need senior legal support to keep pace. I have deep experience in technology, but the fundamentals of good commercial legal work apply broadly.

How do you handle communication?

I work the way your team works. Most clients reach me via Slack or email for day-to-day questions and contract reviews. We set up a regular check-in cadence (weekly or biweekly), and I join cross-functional calls as needed. Response times are typically same-day for quick questions and 24–48 hours for contract redlines.

What does pricing look like?

I offer three engagement models — an Advisory Retainer for lighter-touch support, a Fractional GC engagement for embedded legal leadership, and Project-Based work for specific builds with clear deliverables. Hourly engagements are also available for standalone matters. Pricing depends on scope and complexity, which we determine together during the discovery call. You'll know exactly what you're paying before we start.

Can you work with companies outside Ontario?

Yes. I'm licensed in Ontario and work with clients across Canada and on cross-border matters. Many of my clients have US operations or international vendor relationships. For matters outside my jurisdictional scope, I coordinate with trusted local counsel as needed.

Ready to streamline your legal operations?

Let's discuss how I can support your business with practical, right-sized legal counsel.

Book a discovery call

The quickest way to get started is a 30-minute discovery call. We'll talk through your business, your legal needs, and whether I'm the right fit.

Schedule a consultation
lauren@enquistlaw.ca
Ontario, Canada (Remote)
Bilingual (English / Français)

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