Fractional Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

Staff Financial Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 331,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The LawStaff Group in Atlanta is seeking a Fractional Chief Legal Officer to lead the legal function on a part-time basis (20–30 hours/week) in a hybrid environment. You will advise executive leadership, negotiate complex contracts, and manage corporate governance, compliance, and risk.

Ideal candidates have a J.D., Georgia bar, 8+ years of corporate legal experience (in-house a plus) and a practical, business-minded approach to strategic transactions and privacy, employment, and IP matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and Georgia bar membership.
• 8+ years of corporate legal experience, with in-house leadership.
• Strong contracting and corporate legal background.

Responsibilities

• Lead the legal function and advise executive leadership.
• Draft and negotiate commercial, technology, and vendor agreements.
• Oversee corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions.
• Address employment, privacy, intellectual property, and general legal matters.
• Collaborate with the existing paralegal and outside counsel.

Skills

Negotiation

Contracting

Leadership

Advising executives

Independent work

Corporate governance

Education

J.D. and GA bar membership

Job description

Fractional Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

The LawStaff Group Atlanta Metropolitan Area (Hybrid)

Our client is seeking a Fractional Chief Legal Officer to serve as its primary legal advisor for 20–30 hours per week. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for an experienced attorney who enjoys solving business problems, negotiating agreements, and advising executive leadership.

The company has an existing paralegal to provide support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the legal function and advise executive leadership.
• Draft and negotiate commercial, technology, and vendor agreements.
• Oversee corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions.
• Address employment, privacy, intellectual property, and general legal matters.
• Collaborate with the existing paralegal and outside counsel.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar membership, with Georgia admission or eligibility for in-house counsel registration.
• 8+ years of corporate legal experience, preferably including in-house leadership.
• Strong commercial contracting and corporate legal background.
• Practical, business-minded approach with excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and advise senior executives.
• Financial services, technology, or M&A experience is a plus.