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Outside General Counsel | Coral Gables & Sunny Isles Beach, FL<\/p>

Ongoing Legal Counsel for Small Businesses in South Florida<\/h1>

KEW Legal acts as outside general counsel for business owners and investors across Miami-Dade and Broward. We advise on contracts, partnerships, employees, leases, ownership transitions, and investment property.<\/p>

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By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 11, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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General Counsel for Small Business in Miami-Dade, Florida<\/h2>\n

For a small business, general counsel is the lawyer who handles ongoing legal questions without a full in-house legal department. Outside general counsel is that role, filled by a law firm under a written engagement. This page explains what the service covers, how it works from first call to signed engagement, and who it fits. KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach.<\/p>\n\n

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Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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What Outside General Counsel Means for a Small Business<\/h2>\n

Outside general counsel is a lawyer or firm that advises your company on an ongoing basis without being a salaried employee.<\/p>\n

An in-house general counsel works for the company as a staff member. A litigation attorney usually comes in after a lawsuit is already filed. Many owners only call a lawyer once a problem has grown. Outside general counsel works earlier. The lawyer reviews a contract, lease, or employee decision before it becomes a dispute.<\/p>\n

The lawyer serves as the main point of contact for legal questions. That covers everyday issues and the bigger ones, such as adding a partner, selling, or hiring.<\/p>\n

The relationship starts with a written engagement letter. The letter sets the scope, the fee terms, and what is excluded. Read it closely. It shows which problems the firm will and won’t handle. No lawyer can prevent every dispute, but a written scope keeps expectations clear.<\/p>\n

Who This Service Is For<\/h2>\n

This service fits owners who sign agreements often but have no legal department to review them. It also fits partners, employers, and investors who face the issues below.<\/p>\n