Fractional General Counsel
Senior legal leadership that keeps momentum while making practical & strategic decisions
Frank Saidara works with founders, CEOs, and leadership teams on complex transactions—stepping in as an embedded operator who helps you scale faster while managing risk and governance. Especially effective in healthcare and other regulated environments, where operational realities and legal requirements collide.
Best Fit For
Startups and growth-stage companies that need senior legal judgment without a full-time hire
Teams preparing for fundraising, acquisitions, divestitures, strategic partnerships, or rapid expansion
Healthcare companies (providers, payor-adjacent, services, med-tech) navigating regulatory and stakeholder complexity
What I Do
As Fractional General Counsel, I focus on the work that unlocks growth and prevents avoidable problems.
Make leadership decisions easier
Translate risk into clear options and tradeoffs.
Keep deals moving
Run legal workstreams so financing and M&A don't stall.
Build a scalable foundation
Governance, approvals, contracting, and repeatable processes.
Reduce surprise risk
Identify what will break under diligence, audits, disputes, or distress—and fix it early.
Manage outside counsel
Use specialists when needed, without letting fees or complexity take over.
Core Service Areas
Transactions & Strategic Growth
Leading transactions from LOI to close for acquisitions, divestitures, investments, and partnerships
Coordinate diligence and documentation with business priorities in mind
Corporate & Governance
Clean corporate housekeeping (board consents, minutes, delegations, policies)
Board and leadership support for major decisions and risk framing
Commercial & Contracting
Draft, negotiate, and streamline key customer, vendor, and partner agreements
Create playbooks, fallback terms, and approval workflows that speed revenue
Healthcare
Practical guidance where licensing, compliance, payor dynamics, and operations intersect
How Engagements Work
Interim
Stepping in during transition, high growth, or special situations.
Project
Defined deliverables—fundraising support, contracting overhaul, governance buildout.
Success Based
Commonly for transactions, recoveries, and strategic milestones.
Retainer
A set number of hours per month for ongoing leadership-team support.
Proof through Experience
Operator-grade experience, measurable scale, & credibility that counts.
Years of Experience
Advising founders, CEOs, and boards on governance, transactions, and restructuring.
Transaction Volume
Spanning M&A, financings, and complex commercial deals across a multi-decade career.
Operator Experience
Led legal strategy through large-scale healthcare restructurings and regulated operations.
Explore Fractional General Counsel Services
Contact Frank Saidara to discuss fractional general counsel services.
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