My Inhouse Lawyer vs a fractional lawyer

• The reality of the fractional market

  The term “fractional lawyer” is not formally defined. As a result, the market varies significantly. Some fractional lawyers are highly experienced, while others may have limited qualifications or inhouse experience. Many operate as individuals, which can create limitations in capacity, expertise and continuity.

• Core differences in approach

  Feature	My Inhouse Lawyer	Typical Fractional Lawyer
  Service model	Team-based	Individual
  Expertise	Broad team + specialists	One person
  Seniority	Typically 15+ years	Variable
  Qualifications	All qualified lawyers	Variable
  Calibre	Top law firms & corporates	Variable
  Scalability	High	One person
  Continuity	Supported, resilient	Dependent on individual
  Legal tech	Integrated	Rare
  Network	Law firms + advisers	Limited

• The limitation of a single individual

  Working with a single fractional lawyer means relying on one person’s availability and knowledge. This can create challenges when issues fall outside their expertise or during busy periods or absence. For growing businesses, this lack of scalability can become a significant constraint.

• The My Inhouse Lawyer model

  My Inhouse Lawyer addresses these limitations through a team-based approach. Each client works with a dedicated lawyer, supported by a wider group of experienced inhouse lawyers and specialists. This provides continuity, broader expertise and the ability to scale support as needed.

• Why the difference matters

  Legal needs evolve as businesses grow. A model that works at an early stage may not be sufficient later on. A more advanced fractional model provides flexibility from the outset while also supporting long-term growth. This reduces the need to switch between different legal solutions over time.

In summary

While both models offer flexibility, My Inhouse Lawyer provides a more advanced, scalable and resilient solution. By combining embedded legal support with broader expertise and team-based delivery, it overcomes many of the limitations associated with traditional fractional lawyers.