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As your small or medium-sized business grows, you'll face more complex employment law questions. When those issues arise, one big decision often follows: should you hire an in-house lawyer, or rely on external legal counsel?
While having a lawyer on your payroll may sound convenient, many growing companies find the costs and responsibilities outweigh the benefits. That's where partnering with a boutique employment law firm like SpringLaw can make all the difference.
Why Some Businesses Hire In-House Counsel
Having an in-house lawyer can seem like a logical next step for a business that's scaling. The appeal comes down to three main benefits:
- They're always available.
- They understand your company's history and culture.
- They can influence business strategy.
But for many businesses still finding their footing, hiring in-house legal support may not yet make financial or operational sense.
When Your Business Isn't Ready for an In-House Lawyer
Before hiring in-house counsel, ask yourself:
- Do we have enough ongoing legal work to justify a full-time
role?
- Will this lawyer have the right expertise for all our legal
needs?
- Can we provide the technology, mentorship, and support
they'll need?
- Does our budget allow for a permanent legal salary, benefits,
and training?
For most growing companies, the honest answer to at least one of those questions is “not yet.”
Keep Your Focus on Growth And Get the Legal Help You Need
As you scale, your top priorities are building efficient systems, attracting investors, and maintaining healthy cash flow. Employment law can play a key role in this success—especially when it comes to retaining top talent and reducing costly turnover.
Working with an external employment law team gives you access to specialized expertise without long-term overhead. Boutique firms, in particular, are agile enough to act as an extension of your team while keeping costs predictable.
The Boutique Firm Advantage
Boutique law firms like SpringLaw offer the flexibility, experience, and strategy you need without the heavy commitment of hiring full-time counsel. Here's why:
- A full team of lawyers is ready when you need them.
- Each lawyer brings diverse experience, offering strategic
insight into your business challenges.
- You get tailored advice from specialists across employment,
human rights, and workplace tech law.
In short, you gain a knowledgeable legal team that's responsive, adaptable, and invested in your success.
Smart Business Leaders Partner with SpringLaw
Partnering with external counsel like SpringLaw gives your business a strategic edge:
- Get timely, expert advice for every unique workplace
issue.
- Access legal guidance on best practices for managing your
workforce.
- Reduce costs and limit employment law risks compared to hiring
in-house.
- Pay only for the services you need, when you need them.
What We Do Best
At SpringLaw, we focus on supporting employers through every stage of workforce growth. Our services include:
- Full-service workforce management
- Cross-border employment (Canada and the U.S.)
- Remote and hybrid workplace compliance
- AI and technology use in employment
We're a virtual, tech-forward team that meets your business wherever you are located and helps it grow confidently and compliantly.
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