Outsourced in-house legal department

Not every company needs a lawyer on the payroll, but every company has legal questions. Outsourcing gives a business access to a team across different specialisms — instead of one person who cannot realistically know everything.

When to get in touch

• the company has no in-house lawyer
• the in-house lawyer is overloaded or going on leave
• specialist expertise is needed for a particular area
• the volume of contract work is growing
• the business is preparing for inspections or entering new markets

What this means in practice

• running the contract work: drafting, review, negotiating terms
• preparing and updating HR documentation
• pre-action and litigation work and representation in court
• support during inspections by the supervisory authorities
• advising management on day-to-day decisions
• where needed, bringing in lawyers from adjacent practices under the same engagement

Legal basis

The relationship is documented by an engagement for the provision of legal assistance under the Law of Ukraine “On the Bar and Practice of Law”. Information entrusted to a lawyer is covered by professional privilege.

This page reflects the position as of August 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Why is outsourcing better than an in-house lawyer?

The company gets access to several specialisms — criminal, tax, corporate, employment — and pays for the work actually done rather than for a permanent presence.

How is the work accounted for?

It depends on the format chosen: by the hour, as a monthly package of hours, or a fixed retainer; reporting is provided at agreed intervals.

Can we start with a small scope?

Yes. The scope is usually revisited after the first few months, once the real workload is clear.

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