In today’s fast-moving commercial landscape, Australian businesses need sophisticated legal support — but many can’t justify the cost or commitment of a full-time in-house counsel. That’s where fractional legal counsel comes in.
The Real Cost of Traditional Legal Support
Growing businesses face mounting legal complexity: high-value commercial contracts, governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, risk management, and preparation for funding rounds or exits. Yet hiring a full-time senior lawyer often means six-figure salaries, benefits, and office overhead — all before a single piece of work is done.
10+
Years Advisory Experience
3
Core industry sectors
100%
Australian focused
What Fractional Legal Counsel Actually Looks Like
At EJD Advisory, we embed senior legal leadership directly into your business — exactly when and how you need it. No retainer minimums. No unnecessary complexity. Just pragmatic, commercial advice aligned with your growth trajectory.
Commercial Contracting Support
Contract drafting, review, negotiation, registration for high-value commercial arrangements. Supply chain frameworks. Template libraries.
Fractional General Counsel
Senior legal leadership embedded in your business on-demand. Board & executive advisory. Strategic risk guidance. Flexible engagement.
Corporate Governance Advisory
Design and implementation of governance frameworks. Compliance programs. Policy development. Regulatory alignment.
Business Growth Legal Support
Growth stage advisory. Risk assessment. Process embedding. Scalable frameworks that support sustainable expansion.
A Structured Path to Stronger Foundations
Every engagement follows our proven four-phase methodology:
01 • ASSESS
We get to know your business, frameworks, and pain points.
Thorough review of contracts, compliance, risk, and growth opportunities.
02 • ACTION
Practical action plan with co-designed recommendations.
Tailored roadmap that reflects your business and objectives.
03 • IMPLEMENTATION
We work alongside your team and advisors to turn the plan into reality.
Embedded processes — at your pace, not ours.
04 • ADVICE
Ongoing trusted advisory to support emerging issues.
We stay in your corner as your business evolves.
“My work is now dedicated to supporting businesses that seek sustainable growth at scale and meaningful strategic impact through contracting, legal, risk, and governance levers.”
— Ebony Jade Dignan, Founding Director
Whether you’re preparing for a capital raise, scaling operations, negotiating complex contracts, or simply need peace of mind around compliance, EJD Advisory delivers measurable, lasting impact without the traditional overhead.