16 yrsPearl C.
Fractional General Counsel
Toronto, ON
- Corporate
- Commercial
- Venture capital
Not a traditional recruiter. Not a law firm. A curated network of independent
in-house operators — vetted, matched to you, and yours to hire.




Start here
Most GCs and CLOs come to us at critical moments. Tell us the situation and we’ll point you to the fastest way to get experienced legal coverage in place.
Keep the function moving with plug-and-play coverage and a clean handoff back.
Plan leave coverageOne narrow gapAdd privacy, employment, procurement, or regulatory judgment where you need it.
Find your specialistToo much workFlex up for backlogs and spikes instead of feeding the outside-counsel meter.
Clear the backlogA role is openBridge the vacancy while your search runs — without conflicting with your recruiter.
Bridge the vacancyWhy Goodlawyer
The difference is experience on your side of the table. Goodlawyers have worked in-house, so they contribute with context—not just credentials.
Lawyers who have worked in-house and understand internal teams, commercial context, and business priorities.
We learn what you need, then recommend lawyers with the right expertise, industry experience, and working style.
Add targeted expertise, embedded capacity, or permanent talent as your priorities and team evolve.
Move between fractional support, secondments, and recruitment without rebuilding the relationship every time.
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Our Network
Our network is built around proven experience, sound business judgment, and a model that attracts exceptional lawyers.
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vetted lawyers across the Goodlawyer network
Broad enough to find the specialist. Curated enough to recommend the person who will genuinely fit your team.
In-house counsel and former legal leaders with the judgment to own work—not just execute tasks.
We screen for how lawyers think and operate inside a business—not résumé pedigree alone.
Better economics, meaningful work, and less admin attract exceptional legal talent.
Next steps
Whether you need a fractional GC, embedded counsel, leave coverage, or a permanent hire, start with what your team actually needs. We’ll recommend the right model.