Subscription-based external corporate counsel
Legal issues arise in every company, regardless of its size. As a business grows, the number of contracts increases, new contractors and clients come on board, new products are launched, the company's geographic reach expands, and legislative requirements change.
Ongoing Legal Support for Businesses and IT Companies at a Fixed Monthly Cost
Legal issues arise in every company, regardless of its size. As a business develops, the number of contracts increases, new contractors and clients appear, new products are launched, the geographical scope of operations expands, and legislative requirements change.
In such a situation, it is important that legal support is available not only when a problem has already arisen, but also at the decision-making stage.
This is precisely why many IT companies are moving from one-off consultations to a subscription-based legal services model.
Wolja Digital becomes the company’s external legal partner: it supports ongoing projects, advises the team, reviews documents, helps reduce legal risks, and gradually develops an in-depth understanding of the business. You receive ongoing support without the need to establish your own legal department.
Why IT Companies Choose Wolja Digital
We view legal support not as a set of separate consultations, but as long-term work with the company. This is why most processes are built around client convenience and the prompt resolution of day-to-day matters.
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Response within 24 hours. Most requests are handled within one business day.
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Fixed cost. The cost of support is known in advance and does not depend on the number of individual requests submitted under the selected plan.
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Dedicated lawyer. You do not need to explain the specifics of your business to a new specialist each time.
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Team of experts. Where necessary, specialists in corporate law, GDPR, intellectual property, and other areas are involved in the work.
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International practice. Experience in supporting companies operating across several jurisdictions.
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Priority support. Subscription clients receive priority when project-based tasks are carried out and a 10% discount on additional services.
When a Company Needs External Corporate Counsel
Most companies begin working with a lawyer only when a specific task arises: reviewing a contract, preparing documents, or dealing with a disputed situation. This approach works as long as legal issues arise infrequently. However, as the business grows, the situation changes. Contracts need to be reviewed regularly, employees seek advice, new product requirements arise, and decisions have to be made more quickly. Searching for a new service provider each time, explaining the company’s particular circumstances, and bringing them up to speed on the context all over again becomes inconvenient and inefficient.
The ongoing legal support model makes it possible to establish a systematic approach: the lawyer gradually learns the specifics of the business, understands the company’s contractual model, and handles tasks as they arise. This reduces the time required to resolve legal matters and allows the team to focus on product development.
This support model is particularly suitable for companies that:
- regularly negotiate contracts with clients and contractors
- work with foreign clients or across several jurisdictions
- develop SaaS products, mobile applications, and other digital products
- expand their teams and formalise relationships with contractors
- are preparing to attract investment or scale their business
- process personal data and comply with GDPR requirements
Where such tasks arise on an ongoing basis, subscription-based legal services make it possible to establish systematic legal support without the need to employ an in-house lawyer.
What Is Included in the Legal Subscription
Subscription-based legal support is not a series of one-off consultations, but ongoing work with the company on matters arising in its day-to-day activities.
We gradually study the business’s internal processes, which means that, over time, most tasks are resolved more quickly and efficiently than when a new external lawyer is engaged for each matter.
Contract Review and Negotiation
Contracts accompany virtually every transaction. This is why reviewing them in a timely manner helps prevent most legal risks.
We analyse contracts with clients, contractors, and partners; review the allocation of liability, payment procedures, terms governing the transfer of intellectual property rights, limitations of liability, dispute resolution procedures, and other material terms.
Where necessary, we prepare comments, propose alternative wording, and support the negotiation of the document with the other party.
Preparation of Legal Documents
We draft documents required for the company’s ongoing activities.
Depending on the needs of the business, these may include:
- contracts with clients
- contracts with contractors
- NDAs
- terms of use
- Privacy Policies
- corporate documents
- licence agreements
- documents required for launching new digital products
Each document is prepared taking into account the specifics of your business model, the selected jurisdiction, and the requirements of applicable law.
Legal Advice for the Team
Legal questions arise not only for the company’s management. Managers need to negotiate contract terms with clients. HR needs to formalise the relationship with a new contractor. Developers launch new functionality, while the marketing team introduces additional analytics and user data processing tools.
We advise employees on matters as they arise, assess potential risks, and propose solutions that allow the company to continue operating without unnecessary delays.
GDPR and Personal Data Protection
For many IT companies, personal data processing is part of their day-to-day operations.
We advise on GDPR requirements, analyse data processing activities, review existing documents, prepare the required legal documentation, and support the implementation of changes.
This approach makes it possible to address potential risks in a timely manner and maintain the product’s compliance with legal requirements.
Corporate Legal Support
As a business develops, tasks arise in relation to corporate governance, internal documents, and changes to the company’s structure.
We advise on corporate law matters, prepare the necessary documents, and support the adoption of legally significant decisions, helping to establish a sustainable and transparent corporate structure.
Intellectual Property
For IT companies, software, source code, design, and other results of intellectual activity are key assets.
We advise on the transfer of intellectual property rights, software licensing, the formalisation of development results, and the preparation of documents required to protect the company’s intellectual property.
How the Company’s Operations Change After Legal Support Is Introduced
The main value of subscription-based legal services lies not only in the preparation of documents or the provision of consultations: the company begins to receive ongoing legal support that becomes part of the business’s day-to-day operations.
This makes it possible to organise processes so that most legal matters are resolved in a timely manner and do not slow down the team’s work:
- contracts undergo legal review before they are signed
- employees know whom to contact when questions arise
- new documents are prepared more quickly because the lawyer is already familiar with the company’s specifics
- legal risks are assessed at the planning stage of new projects rather than after a problem arises
- the company’s management can focus on business development without being distracted by the organisation of legal work
Over time, legal support ceases to be perceived as a separate service and becomes part of the company’s internal processes.
Legal Support Plans
We offer several cooperation models depending on the size of the company and the anticipated volume of legal tasks.
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Core |
Premium |
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12 hours / month |
25 hours / month |
40 hours / month |
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€700 / month (excluding VAT) |
€1,500 / month (excluding VAT) |
€2,000 / month (excluding VAT) |
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Advice on ongoing matters |
Everything in Base + |
Everything in Core + |
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Review and revision of contracts and NDAs |
Review and revision of contracts and NDAs |
Review and revision of contracts and NDAs |
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Corporate documents and resolutions |
Corporate documents and resolutions |
Corporate documents and resolutions |
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1 call per month |
Up to 2 calls per month |
Up to 4 calls per month |
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IP audit and intellectual property protection |
IP audit and intellectual property protection |
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Proactive risk recommendations |
Proactive risk recommendations |
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Support in negotiations with clients |
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Integration into the company’s internal processes |
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Suitable for small teams |
Covers up to 90% of ongoing legal tasks |
Replaces a full-time in-house lawyer |
All plans include a dedicated lawyer, a fixed support cost, and priority handling of requests within the selected package. Where necessary, the scope of services can be expanded or the company can switch to another plan.
If you are unsure which support model is best suited to your company, we will help assess the current volume of legal tasks and select the optimal plan without unnecessary expense.
What Is Not Included in the Support
To ensure maximum transparency in our cooperation, we define in advance the list of services that are not included in the standard legal support package:
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representation in court
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criminal and administrative proceedings
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notarial acts
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registration of legal entities and other government procedures
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accounting and tax support
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projects that substantially exceed the scope of the selected plan
If a non-standard task arises, the scope of work, deadlines, and cost are agreed before the project begins.
Ongoing Legal Support for Business Growth
As a company grows, the number of clients, contractors, projects, and legal matters increases. The external corporate counsel model makes it possible to establish systematic legal support without the need to maintain an in-house legal department.
Wolja Digital supports IT companies in their day-to-day operations, helping them resolve legal matters in a timely manner, reduce legal risks, and create a reliable legal foundation for further business growth.
FAQ
Yes. If you need a contract reviewed or a specific legal document prepared, we can handle the work as a standalone project.
However, if legal issues arise on a regular basis, a subscription-based legal support arrangement is generally a more convenient and cost-effective solution.
Each company is assigned a dedicated lawyer who gradually develops an in-depth understanding of the business. Where necessary, specialists in specific areas are brought in to assist.
Response times depend on the complexity of the task and the terms of the selected plan. The communication process and the priority for handling requests are agreed upon in advance.
Yes. As your company grows, the volume of legal work may increase, so you can upgrade or change your plan at any time, or choose a tailored legal support arrangement.