Remote-First Fractional GC: Build Your Own Retained Practice

The SELL Life; Sydney; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first model

100% revenue to you

Flexible contract structure

Portfolio-building support

Career development resources

Job summary

The SELL Life helps experienced in-house lawyers in Sydney explore the fractional General Counsel model, offering a path to a high-value retained advisory practice.

This is not a traditional employed role. It provides a remote-first framework, business development support, and a proven process to grow from 1 retained client to 3+ over time.

You’ll work with founders, boards, and executives, building credibility and autonomous leadership while managing a portfolio that belongs to you.

Qualifications

• Senior in-house lawyer with experience advising founders, boards or executives
• Seeking to move from fixed salary to retained advisory work
• Willing to operate autonomously with structured support
• Comfort building and managing a client portfolio

Responsibilities

• Advise on strategic governance as a retained advisor to clients
• Build and manage a portfolio of retained clients
• Apply The SELL Life frameworks for monthly retainers and business development

Job description

The SELL Life helps experienced in-house lawyers in Sydney explore the fractional General Counsel model, offering a path to a high-value retained advisory practice.

This is not a traditional employed role. It provides a remote-first framework, business development support, and a proven process to grow from 1 retained client to 3+ over time.

You’ll work with founders, boards, and executives, building credibility and autonomous leadership while managing a portfolio that belongs to you.