Fractional General Counsel for Defence, Mining, Cyber, Advanced Manufacturing and Health.
DLC Legal embeds with your leadership team to deliver clear, commercial legal support for complex procurement, contracts and regulatory risk – without the cost of a full‑time in‑house lawyer.
Dedicated, loyal and consistent in all we do. Providing a seamless and pragmatic approach to legal and commercial support services for business.
Our services are outcome-focused and flexible, our approach is tailored, with cost structures built to deliver value.
Services
Creation, review, negotiation of contracts
Quality verbal and written advice
Support to all transactional matters
Proactive advice on relevant legislative changes and compliance checks
Automation of your most frequently used documents
Resolution of legal issues
FAQs
How is DLC Legal different from a traditional commercial law firm?
DLC Legal works on a fixed monthly subscription with no lock-in contracts, giving Brisbane and Queensland businesses ongoing access to commercial and contract law support rather than one-off, transaction-based advice. This model is designed for businesses that want a lawyer embedded in their planning — reviewing contracts, tenders, and compliance questions as they come up — rather than only engaging a lawyer once a dispute or deal is already underway.
When should a small business consider outsourcing legal services?
Most small businesses reach a point where legal questions arise faster than they can be handled internally, or without dedicated in-house counsel. Common triggers include:
- Signing or negotiating contracts worth more than you can afford to get wrong
- Taking on your first employees or contractors
- Tendering for government or large corporate work
- Handling customer data that falls under Australian privacy obligations
- Receiving a legal letter or dispute you’re unsure how to respond to
A commercial lawyer who understands your industry can help you get ahead of these triggers rather than reacting to them after the fact.
What legal documents should every small business have in place?
At a minimum, most Australian small businesses need:
- A client or services agreement setting out scope, payment and liability
- Terms and conditions for your website or online sales
- A privacy policy that reflects how you actually collect and use data
- Employment contracts and contractor agreements
- A shareholders or partnership agreement if there is more than one owner
The right documents depend on your industry, risk profile, and whether you deal with government or corporate clients — which is why a review by a commercial contract lawyer is worth doing before problems arise, not after.
How much does a commercial contract lawyer cost on a subscription model?
DLC Legal’s subscription model provides a single, predictable monthly fee scoped to your business’s ongoing legal needs, so you can budget for legal support without the uncertainty of hourly billing rates. What’s included is agreed upfront based on the size of your business, the volume of contract and compliance work you expect, and your industry. Exact pricing is discussed during an initial connection call, once we understand your specific scope of support.