One Set Rate.
Fully Scalable Support.
Our fractional model is simple:
Simply purchase a lump of hours per month (20-80 hrs) or days per week (1-5 days) at a set rate, that can be scaled up or down as your needs evolve. No surprises, no retainers you don’t use, just transparent, predictable legal support.
Our Philosophy
When your legal team needs additional capacity or specialized expertise, Caravel’s fractional model allows our top-tier lawyers to step in seamlessly.
From parental leaves and workload spikes to strategic projects or temporary gaps while you hire, our lawyers can provide support in dedicated hours or days each month. We help you and your team stay on track, whether new projects are eating up capacity or you simply need to buy some time to hire thoughtfully.
Our fractional offering is built for the realities of modern business. We understand that legal needs ebb and flow, so we’ve designed a model that flexes with you.
Our Team Supports You Through
Hear directly from our clients.
This Is How We Helped Our Client
“Partnering with Caravel Law has allowed me to run the legal department in a cost-effective way while also ensuring that the company received top notch legal advice during a time of a transition. Being able to put this solution in place so soon after my arrival as General Counsel also helped me build trust with and gain the confidence of the executive leadership.”
GC of a Multi-National Company.
Who Is The Client?
This multinational organisation operates in a highly regulated industry and relies on its legal department to support complex business operations, manage risk, and provide strategic legal guidance.
What Did They Need?
The organisation was navigating a leadership transition while facing an unexpected loss of legal capacity. A newly appointed General Counsel needed experienced legal support to maintain continuity, manage ongoing demands, and support the business during a critical period of change.
This required more than temporary backfill. The company needed senior lawyers who could work independently, understand regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals and life sciences, and integrate quickly with existing teams.
How Caravel Helped
Caravel provided senior fractional counsel who embedded seamlessly within the organisation and worked alongside the General Counsel as an extension of the legal department. By delivering experienced support and scaling resources as needs evolved, Caravel helped maintain continuity while the legal function was rebuilt strategically.
The result was a more resilient legal department, uninterrupted business support, and the confidence that comes from having experienced legal professionals available exactly when they were needed.
Our Team
Meet the Lawyers Behind Caravel.
Our lawyers aren’t just legal advisors, they’re experienced business partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fractional lawyer?
A fractional lawyer is an experienced legal professional who provides ongoing legal support on a part-time basis. Instead of hiring a full-time lawyer, organisations can access senior legal expertise for a set number of hours or days each month, allowing them to scale support based on their needs.
How does a fractional legal services model work?
Caravel’s fractional legal services model allows businesses to engage experienced lawyers for dedicated hours or days each month. Our lawyers integrate with your existing team, workflows, and technology platforms, providing consistent support without the cost and commitment of a full-time hire.
How does Caravel ensure its fractional lawyers integrate with my team?
Caravel lawyers are more than external counsel—they become extensions of your team. We hire only a small percentage of applicants, selecting experienced legal professionals who bring both in-house and private practice experience. This unique combination allows them to understand business priorities while delivering practical legal advice.
Our lawyers adapt quickly to your culture, systems, processes, and pace of work, enabling them to contribute effectively from day one. Whether supporting your legal department, executive team, or business stakeholders, they provide the same calibre of legal guidance you would expect from an internal resource, with the flexibility of a fractional model.
What support does Caravel provide beyond the fractional lawyer?
Every Caravel fractional engagement is backed by a full-service team dedicated to helping your organisation succeed. In addition to your assigned lawyer, you’ll have access to dedicated relationship managers who work closely with you to understand your objectives, coordinate resources, and ensure a seamless experience.
This team-based approach allows us to provide consistent, scalable legal support while maintaining a deep understanding of your business. Our goal is to deliver a level of service that feels less like outsourcing and more like having an extension of your own legal department.
When should a company consider hiring a fractional lawyer?
Organisations often engage fractional lawyers during periods of growth, legal team transitions, parental leaves, workload spikes, hiring gaps, major transactions, regulatory projects, or when they need specialised expertise that does not justify a full-time position.
What is the difference between a fractional lawyer and outside counsel?
Traditional outside counsel typically provide project-based advice from an external perspective. Fractional lawyers work more like an extension of your internal team, participating in meetings, collaborating with stakeholders, managing day-to-day legal matters, and providing ongoing strategic guidance.
Can a fractional lawyer serve as General Counsel?
Yes. Many growing companies use fractional General Counsel services to access senior legal leadership without hiring a full-time GC. A fractional General Counsel can provide strategic legal advice, support executive decision-making, oversee contracts, manage risk, and coordinate legal operations.
Can fractional legal support cover a parental leave or temporary absence?
Absolutely. Fractional lawyers are often engaged to provide parental leave coverage, medical leave coverage, or temporary support during employee absences. They can step into existing workflows quickly to help maintain continuity and minimise disruption.
How quickly can a fractional lawyer get started?
The timeline depends on the scope of work and required expertise, but Caravel can often identify and onboard the right lawyer quickly. Because our lawyers have extensive in-house and private practice experience, they are able to integrate efficiently and begin contributing with minimal ramp-up time.
What types of businesses benefit from fractional legal services?
Fractional legal services are valuable for startups, scaling companies, private businesses, public companies, and established legal departments. They are particularly effective for organisations seeking flexible legal support without adding permanent headcount.
Can I scale my legal support up or down over time?
Yes. One of the primary advantages of a fractional model is flexibility. Organisations can increase or decrease the number of hours or days allocated each month as legal demands evolve, helping align legal spend with business needs.
We Help You Do More With Less.
Top-tier legal support designed to deliver more value from every legal dollar.