General Outside Counsel
Expert Legal Guidance — Without the In-House Cost.
Most growing businesses need legal guidance on a regular basis — contracts to review, deals to structure, disputes to navigate, and decisions to make with legal implications. But hiring a full-time in-house lawyer isn't always practical or affordable.
Ainsworth Gorkin serves as outside general counsel for New York businesses — providing the ongoing legal support of a trusted attorney at a fraction of the cost of in-house counsel. We become part of your team.
What outside counsel covers:
→ Contract drafting & review
→ Vendor & customer agreements
→ Employment matters
→ Business structure & governance
→ Risk management & compliance
→ Strategic legal advice
→ Dispute prevention & early resolution
What We Handle
Outside Counsel Services for Growing NYC Businesses
01Contract Review & DraftingReviewing incoming contracts, drafting your standard agreements, and negotiating terms — on an ongoing basis as your business needs arise.
02Vendor & Customer AgreementsMSAs, service agreements, NDAs, purchase orders, and SaaS contracts — reviewed and drafted to protect your interests on every deal.
03Employment & HR MattersOffer letters, employment agreements, non-competes, independent contractor classification, and employee disputes — keeping you compliant with New York employment law.
04Business Structure & GovernanceEntity structure, operating agreements, board governance, equity arrangements, and amendments as your business evolves.
05Risk Management & ComplianceIdentifying legal risks before they become problems — reviewing business practices, flagging compliance issues, and keeping you out of disputes before they start.
06Strategic Legal AdviceA trusted legal perspective on major business decisions — partnerships, acquisitions, new markets, major contracts — so you move forward with eyes open.
Who It's For
Outside Counsel Works Best When Legal Needs Are Regular But Not Full-Time.
If you find yourself calling a lawyer reactively — only when something breaks — you're managing legal risk wrong. Outside counsel is a proactive relationship that keeps problems from becoming crises.
Growing Small & Mid-Sized BusinessesYou've outgrown winging it legally but aren't ready for a full-time GC. Outside counsel gives you senior legal support at a manageable cost.
Startups Past Early StageYou have real contracts, real employees, and real relationships on the line. You need a lawyer who knows your business, not a stranger you call in a crisis.
Businesses Scaling QuicklyGrowth creates legal complexity — new vendor relationships, new employees, new markets. Outside counsel keeps pace with you.
Companies Without In-House CounselThe alternative to outside counsel isn't no lawyer — it's expensive reactive legal work when things go wrong. Outside counsel is a better model.
Why Ainsworth Gorkin
Outside Counsel That Acts Like a Partner, Not a Vendor.
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We Learn Your BusinessEffective outside counsel requires understanding how you operate, who you work with, and what your goals are. We invest in that knowledge.
2
Partners on Every MatterYou work with Levi or Shaya directly — not an associate who rotates off after six months.
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Predictable Pricing OptionsWe offer retainer arrangements and flat fees for defined work — so you can budget for legal without surprises.
4
Responsive When You Need UsWe pick up the phone. Outside counsel only works if your lawyer is actually available when issues arise.
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Litigation Capability When NeededIf a dispute escalates, we can handle it — you don't need to bring in new counsel and brief them from scratch.
Ready for a lawyer who knows your business before things go wrong?
Free consultation. Let's talk about what ongoing counsel would look like for your company.