Outside General Counsel

What is Outside General Counsel?

You’ve heard of in-house counsel, but what is Outside general counsel?

Outside General Counsel (OGC) are lawyers who work for a company that isn’t their own. They provide legal advice to the company and its employees on intellectual property rights, employment law, regulatory compliance, employee handbooks, and more.

OGCs can be helpful when companies need help with complex or specialized areas of law they don’t have in-house expertise in.

If you want to learn more about Outside General Counsel or need Outside GC for your business, contact us today! We have years of experience in this field, so we know how to get the job done right. Let us handle all your needs, so you don’t have to worry about anything else.

What’s the Difference Between Council and Counsel?

Council is a group of people who give advice, while a Counsel is an attorney. The word “council” can also refer to a legislative body or government agency that provides legal advice on public affairs.

It’s important to know the difference because it will help you understand what type of lawyer your company needs for its Outside General Counsel legal services.

If you need someone with experience in legislation, you’ll want an attorney specializing in this area. But if your business needs more general legal guidance, then a council may suffice. Contact us today for more information.

What is the Difference Between Corporate Counsel and General Counsel?

A corporate counsel provides legal advice to a company. They are usually in charge of advising on all aspects of the company, including mergers and acquisitions, contracts, employment law, intellectual property rights, and compliance with regulations.

The general counsel is an executive-level lawyer who advises the CEO or other top executives on labor relations, government investigations, and litigation.

If you have any questions about whether or not a particular attorney would help with your needs, don’t hesitate to contact us!

The Royko Group Outside General Counsel Services

Here are some examples of services The Royko Group’s attorneys have provided:

• Advised a corporation on the launch of a multi-state technology start-up while drafting necessary contracts and documents for the entity to perform essential business functions.
• Guided one of nine oil recyclers in the United States regarding its civil prosecution by the United States Department of Justice for clean-up costs of more than 6 acres of valuable property on Chicago’s west side.
• Counseled a large steel manufacturer to remove critical trade secrets and customers by a minority and non-family shareholder who opened a competing business.
• Represented a petroleum byproducts refinery in claims alleging breach of contract concerning the distribution of recycled petroleum byproducts. Case dismissed by prosecuting entity on the day of the trial.