Business Counsel
You built your business, protect it like it matters.
Your business is your income, your freedom and your legacy. It deserves a lawyer who treats it that way.
Your business is an asset, let’s treat it like one.
What you've built isn't a side project. It's an asset, maybe the most valuable one you'll ever own. Assets get looked after. They get care, attention and a plan.
Who it's for
Ready for proactive legal support
You want to spot risks early and plan ahead, not scramble when something goes wrong.
Leveling up their agreements and contracts
Your templates were fine to start with, but your business has outgrown them, and you want contracts that help protect your revenue and reduce the risk of disputes.
Looking for a lawyer in their corner
You want someone who knows your business, understands what you need, and is one message away when questions come up.
Business Counsel is for service-based businesses in British Columbia that rely on contracts and agreements to get paid, set expectations and protect what they've built.
When your revenue depends on client agreements, contractor terms and policies, unclear or outdated contracts can quietly cost you through missed payments, scope creep, unclear refund terms and avoidable disagreements.
Well-suited for: Med Spas, Coaches, Counselling and Psychotherapy Practices, Daycares, Fitness Studios, Salons, Dental Practices, Message Therapists, Content Creators, Event Planners
Signature membership
Business Counsel
Ongoing legal counsel for your business. Available to BC businesses.
$490 + tax / month
6-month minimum
+ One time $150 onboarding fee
Spots are limited so every client gets real attention. Spots open as capacity allows.
Document review
Get professional eyes on your contracts and agreements before you sign. We review the document and walk you through what's in it, what to watch for and what to push back on. You make the changes yourself; drafting and redlining aren't included in this membership.
Unlimited messaging with your lawyer
Ask questions as they come up. Replies within 24 hours on weekdays.
A monthly call
Talk through what you're working on, what's coming up, and which legal and compliance tasks to get ahead of.
Entity management
We keep your business in good standing by handling the annual filings for your company, so deadlines don't slip through the cracks. Government filing fees not included.
20% off additional legal work
Member pricing when you need something drafted, redlined or handled for you.
Not included: dispute resolution, filing claims, or defending against claims. The goal is to help you avoid disputes through clear agreements and early advice. If something does head that way, we'll help you understand your options and refer you to the right counsel.
How to Get Started
1 - Book an intro call
Book a short call to see if Business Counsel is the right fit for your business. If you’re ready to join, submit an application.
2 - Onboarding
You’ll receive a welcome package with everything you need to get set up, including how to reach your lawyer and what to expect.
3 - First call and legal roadmap
We learn about your business and where it's headed, then build a roadmap together that sets your priorities.
4 - Work begins
We start on your priorities, and you have ongoing access to your lawyer as new questions come up.
For scaling businesses ready for more support
Business Counsel Plus
For established businesses that want a lawyer actively managing their legal side, not just advising on it. Like having in-house counsel, without hiring one. Available to BC businesses.
$1600 + tax / month
6-month minimum
+ One time $500 onboarding fee
Spots are limited so every client gets real attention. Join the waitlist..
Everything in Business Counsel plus:
Contract redlining
We indicate the exact changes we recommend, ready for your review or to send back to the other side.
Done-for-you contract negotiation
Up to one contract negotiation every 6 months handled for you, start to finish.
An annual legal roadmap
A full-year plan for your legal and compliance priorities, built around your business goals.
Compliance monitoring
We track what applies to your business and flag what needs attention before it becomes a problem.
Contract management
Your key agreements kept organized, with renewals, deadlines and obligations tracked so nothing slips.
Coordination with your advisors
We meet and correspond with you and your CPA, bookkeeper, financial advisor and other professionals, so your decisions line up and you're not relaying messages between them.
Not included: dispute resolution, filing claims, or defending against claims. The goal is to help you avoid disputes through clear agreements and early advice. If something does head that way, we'll help you understand your options and refer you to the right counsel.
You stay in the driver's seat
More confidence
in the contracts you sign and the decisions you make
Stronger protection
for the revenue, clients and brand you've worked hard to build
Space to grow
with support as you add new offers, revenue streams and hiresLooking for a lawyer in their corner
Peace of mind
knowing the legal side of your business has a plan and a person behind it
This isn't handing your business over to a lawyer. It's having one beside you. You make the decisions and we make sure you're making them with clear information, an understanding of the risks, and a plan for what comes next.
We set priorities together, work through them together, and adjust as your business grows.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your business. Business Counsel provides legal counsel to your business entity, not to individual owners in their personal capacity. Personal legal matters aren't included.
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Business Counsel covers one business entity. It's fine for that business to have several offers or revenue streams, and we'll support all of them. If you have more than one corporate entity, such as a holding company and an operating company, please ask us about pricing for your structure.
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You get predictable access to legal advice, so you ask questions early instead of waiting until something becomes expensive.
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We support you on the general legal matters that come up as you run and grow your business, the same issues an in-house general counsel would handle. These include:
Intellectual property: protecting your brand, business name, content and client materials
Hiring: employees, contractors and employment standards
Partnerships: business partners, collaborators and joint ventures
Vendors and suppliers: service providers, software and supplier agreements
Commercial leasing: reviewing your lease and the terms that matter most
Business entity: keeping your company in good standing, including annual filings
AI use: AI clauses in your contracts and policies for how your team and contractors use AI tools
Contract management: keeping track of your key agreements, renewals and deadlines
Negotiations: preparing you to negotiate, or negotiating on your behalf with Business Counsel Plus
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Proactive legal support takes time. Six months gives us room to learn your business, work through your roadmap, and make a real difference.
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Spots are limited. If one is open, you can start after an intro call. If not, you can join the waitlist.
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Yes. Business Counsel clients get first access when Plus spots open.