Contract Counsel
/ˈkɒntrækt ˈkaʊnsəl/
Definitions
- (n.) An attorney retained on a temporary or part-time basis to provide legal services to a firm or organization without being a permanent employee.
The corporation hired contract counsel to assist with the merger negotiations.
Forms
- contract counsel
- contract counsels
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Commentary
Contract counsel typically fill short-term staffing needs and offer flexibility compared to permanent legal staff.
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