Saphra General Counsel

Do Legal Differently

Traditional legal models force businesses to choose between an expensive full-time General Counsel

or costly outside lawyers when problems arise.

Saphra General Counsel offers a better option.

Get experienced business counsel without the full-time commitment.

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A Business Partner - Not a Checkpoint

We work to understand the business, anticipate legal implications, and help shape decisions before they become legal problems.

One Partner

Across the Business

We apply legal expertise across integrated business functions to strengthen your operation holistically.

Business Judgment - Not Just Legal Answers

We combine legal judgment with commercial perspectives to enable confident decision-making.

The Result: sophisticated legal leadership, delivered with the flexibility of an outsourced model.

Our Services

Business & Legal Expertise

Saphra General Counsel operates at the intersection of business relationships and the law. We provide effective legal counsel to manage risks while supporting growth.

Commercial / M&A

Advise on all aspects of commercial operations to leverage opportunity while protecting company finances, reputation and legal standing.

  • Fundraising Support

  • M&A (sell and buy-side representation)

  • Sales and Service Agreements

  • Real Estate / Leases

  • Technology Agreements (e.g., IP, joint development, software licensing, hardware SaaS, managed services, SLAs, etc.)

  • Government Contracts

Talent & Workplace

Counsel the CHRO / HR executive on aligning the human capital strategy with overall business objectives.

  • Day-to-day Guidance (e.g., hiring, managing, termination)

  • Labor & Employment Compliance, Audits & Investigations

  • Operational Support (e.g., offers letters, employment agreements, handbooks, etc.)

  • HR Tech and Strategic Workforce Planning

  • Culture and engagement

  • Compensation & benefits

Corporate Governance

Establish legal Establish foundations for running the company and managing entity operation and structure.

  • Company formation

  • Board and investor engagement

  • Board structure and oversight functions

  • Corporate secretarial function

  • Sustainability and impact analysis

  • Reputation and crisis management

Sales and Marketing

Counsel on all aspects of the marketing cycle to accelerate growth while managing risk.

  • New Product & Services (e.g., antitrust review; product development; GTM and post-launch support; advertising and promotions; distribution and reseller agreements)

  • IP Portfolio Management

  • B2B and Consumer Sales

Compliance

Establish oversight and foundational processes for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance

  • Governance Policies

  • Privacy & Data Protection

  • Environment, Health & Safety

  • Ethics

Public Policy

Develop strategies to influence public policy to support business goals and reputation.

Lead and guide internal team on:

  • Government Regulations

  • Policy Strategy

  • Policymaker Relationships

  • External Lobbyists

Dispute Resolution

Resolve conflicts and manage external legal costs to minimize expenses and maximize efficiency.

  • Commercial Disputes

  • Product Liability

  • Regulatory Disputes

  • Litigation Management

Make Legal Your

Strategic Advantage

Let's talk about what's next for your business.

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