Pragmatic, Proactive Corporate General Counsel — Tailored to Your Business Without the Overhead
Businesses of all sizes need legal guidance at various stages of growth. When questions arise, you want clear, practical advice without the cost and commitment of a full-time hire. Foley & Foley provides business-focused strategies and straightforward answers that help you move forward with confidence.
Our Fractional Corporate General Counsel services offer the experience and insight of an in-house legal department at a fraction of the cost. We work as part of your team, providing ongoing legal support for both daily operations and long-term planning. Our role is to anticipate issues, manage risk, and help you stay focused on running and growing your business.
These services complement the support we already provide to employers nationwide through our Employment and Labor Law practice. You can learn more about our partnerships and approach on our client testimonial page.
What is a Corporate General Counsel?
A Corporate General Counsel is a strategic advisor who helps ensure your business operates within legal and regulatory frameworks while supporting organizational goals. This role provides consistent guidance and a long-term relationship with leadership.
Common responsibilities include:
- Advising owners, leadership, and boards on legal rights, obligations, and risk
- Supporting business transactions, including entity formation and buy–sell agreements
- Drafting, updating, and amending partnership, shareholder, and operating agreements
- Managing legal aspects of corporate transactions and expansion
- Overseeing litigation and dispute resolution
- Handling insurance and claims matters, including policy review and insurer coordination
- Supporting financing activities
- Negotiating and reviewing vendor and third-party contracts
- Assisting with real estate transactions, leases, and recording requirements
- Preparing and filing corporate forms, annual reports, and amendments
- Implementing and advising on ethics and whistleblower programs
- Assisting with data privacy and cybersecurity compliance
- Helping identify and protect intellectual property in coordination with outside IP counsel
- Providing day-to-day legal advice across all departments
Why Choose Fractional Corporate General Counsel Services?
Cost-Effective Support
- Access experienced legal counsel without the cost of a full-time hire
- Pay only for the services you need
- Flexible engagement models to match your growth
On-Demand Availability
- Responsive support when issues arise
- Regular check-ins to stay ahead of potential challenges
- A legal team that integrates seamlessly with your operations
Strategic Partnership
- Legal guidance aligned with your business strategy
- Proactive advice to help prevent problems before they occur
- A trusted advisor who understands your organization and long-term goals
Comprehensive Legal Coverage
- A broad range of business law services from one reliable source
- Consistency in legal strategy across departments
- Deep understanding of your industry and operating environment
Who benefits from fractional corporate general counsel?
Our services are ideal for:
- Startups and emerging companies that need sophisticated legal guidance without overhead
- Small to mid-sized businesses building legal infrastructure as they scale
- Growing companies facing increased regulatory or operational complexity
- Businesses involved in mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring
- Organizations with fluctuating or seasonal legal needs
Pragmatic Corporate General Counsel — Without the Overhead
We have extensive experience partnering with clients across a wide range of industries. Our commitments remain consistent:
- We deliver clear, practical, business-focused strategies
- We are responsive, accessible, and efficient
- We listen, understand your goals, and work to help you achieve them
- We act as an extension of your business
- We anticipate issues early so you can stay focused on growth
A Scalable, Outsourced General Counsel Solution
Our team offers the experience and support of an in-house Corporate General Counsel without the cost. Whether you need contract review and negotiation, corporate governance and compliance support, strategic planning, risk management, dispute resolution, or guidance on mergers and acquisitions, we can help.
The team is led by Tim Kenneally, who brings decades of corporate legal and business representation experience. Questions? Contact Tim.
Primary Services
As-Needed Advisory: Flexible Engagement to Match Your Needs
- Fractional Corporate General Counsel
- Virtual General Counsel
- Outsourced General Counsel
- Part-Time General Counsel
- On-Demand Corporate Counsel
- Business Legal Services
- Corporate Legal Support
Legal Practice Areas Covered
- Contract Law and Negotiation
- Corporate Governance
- Business Compliance
- Risk Management
- Dispute Resolution
- Business Transactions
- Regulatory Compliance
- Corporate Strategy
- Legal Operations
Our Fixed Fee Solutions
- Legal Strategy Development
- Compliance Management
- Contract Review and Drafting
- Employment Policies
- Risk Assessment
- Business Formation
- Corporate Structuring
- Vendor Management
- Customer Agreements
Meet Tim Kenneally, Head of our Fractional Corporate GC Team
Tim Kenneally is a veteran attorney and trusted advisor with over 30 years of experience representing businesses in a wide range of legal matters.
As a Shareholder at Foley & Foley, PC, Tim’s practice encompasses business and commercial litigation, data security, contracts, insurance and a robust transactional practice. Tim is known for delivering practical, business-minded legal solutions that help clients minimize risk and achieve their strategic goals.
Tim routinely assists clients with contract drafting, review, and negotiation, including but not limited to executive agreements, vendor contracts, and non-disclosure agreements. Tim’s transactional work includes, among other things, drafting and negotiating Partnership Agreements, Operating Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Asset Purchase Agreements, Insurance Contracts and corporate bylaws. Tim also counsels business owners through the lifecycle of their companies—whether forming a new venture, navigating a partnership, or buying or selling a business.
ATTORNEY TIMOTHY G. KENNEALLY
Practice Areas
- Business & Commercial Transactions
- Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Business Sales
- Partnership, Operating & Shareholder Agreements
- Corporate Bylaws & Governance
- Employment & Labor Law
- Non-Disclosure & Confidentiality Agreements
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation Strategies
- Civil & Commercial Litigation
- Data Security & Privacy Compliance
ATTORNEY TIMOTHY G. KENNEALLY
Bar Memberships
- Admitted to Massachusetts Bar - December, 1993
- Admitted to United States District Court - June, 1995
- Admitted to the United States Supreme Court - April, 2002
- Admitted to Pennsylvania Bar in 2015
- Admitted to Kentucky Bar in 2023
Education
Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA
Juris Doctor, cum laude May, 1993
College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
Bachelor of Arts - English May, 1990
Boston College High School, Dorchester, MA May 1986
ATTORNEY TIMOTHY G. KENNEALLY
Community & Volunteering
Board of Directors
Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce
Jun 2009 – Present
President
Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce
2014-2016
Board of Incorporators and Human Resources Council
Hockomock Area YMCA
May 2016 - Present
Award a YMCA Red Triangle in 2022
Member and Vice Chair - Economic Development Committee
Town of Foxborough
Sep 2015 - Jan 2018
Advisory Committee Member
Town of Foxborough
Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
Vice President (2017)
Rotary Club of Foxboro
Sep 2010 - Mar 2017
Contact Foley & Foley for Your Fractional Corporate General Counsel Needs
Ready to access expert corporate counsel without the full-time commitment? Contact Foley & Foley, PC today to discuss how our fractional corporate general counsel services can support your business growth.
Get practical legal guidance, strategic solutions, and a business-first approach.
About Foley & Foley, PC
Foley & Foley, PC provides comprehensive business legal services with a focus on practical, cost-effective solutions. Our fractional model delivers sophisticated legal expertise tailored to the needs of growing businesses. We combine strategic thinking with hands-on support to help you navigate legal challenges and capitalize on opportunities.