National Brand Adds Fractional General Counsel to Bridge Leadership Gap

National Brand Adds Fractional General Counsel to Bridge Leadership Gap

A privately held, nationally recognized consumer brand faced a leadership gap when its General Counsel, the only member of the in-house legal department, departed. Anticipating that a full-time replacement would not be required immediately, the company sought a senior attorney who could provide continuity and operate effectively on a flexible, part-time basis over an extended period.

SOLUTION

The company brought in a Latitude attorney to serve as a fractional general counsel. With extensive in-house experience, he assumed responsibility for day-to-day legal matters and provided the company with consistent support during the transition.

Over more than eighteen months, Latitude’s attorney became an integral part of the organization. As the company’s needs evolved, they invited him to step into the General Counsel role on a full-time basis, reflecting the trust he had built, and preserving continuity and retaining institutional knowledge developed during the engagement.