Small and midsize businesses
Companies without in-house counsel that want consistent legal support for contracts, employment issues, governance, and risk.
An experienced general counsel, without the full-time hire.
Most companies reach a point where legal questions come up every week: a lease to review, a vendor dispute, an employee issue, a lender asking for documents. Calling outside counsel for each one is slow and expensive. Hiring a full-time general counsel may not make sense yet.
Vant Law PLLC fills that gap. We serve as your part-time general counsel on a monthly flat-fee basis, working inside your business the way an in-house lawyer would: learning your operations, anticipating issues, and helping leadership make decisions.
A general counsel who has done the job
Zachary Oseland is an experienced General Counsel, having worked for Tampa-based companies since graduating from Duke Law in 2010. He knows what it takes to run a legal function: managing risk, overseeing litigation and insurance claims, negotiating with lenders and partners, and managing outside counsel. Legal’s job is to help a company get things done, not stand in the way. That is the perspective he brings to every engagement.
Who we work with
Real estate owners, sponsors, and operators
Multifamily and commercial owners, developers, and investment groups that need help with acquisitions, joint ventures, property operations, lender relationships, insurance claims, and disputes.
Common situations
- No lawyer on the team. Leadership is reviewing contracts themselves and hoping nothing is missed.
- Growth or change. Acquisitions, new markets, new partners, or a restructuring are adding legal work faster than the team can handle.
- A gap in coverage. A general counsel has left or is on leave, and the business needs continuity during the search.
- A high-stakes matter. A dispute, claim, or investigation needs senior oversight and coordination of outside counsel.
What we handle
- Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
- Real estate transactions, joint venture and operating agreements, and lender matters
- Insurance claims, coverage questions, and risk management
- Dispute strategy, litigation oversight, and selection and management of outside counsel
- Employment policies and issues
- Corporate governance, entity management, and board or investor communications
Why a fractional GC
Predictable cost.
A flat monthly fee instead of open-ended hourly bills.
Proactive, not reactive.
Issues get spotted before they become disputes.
Part of your team.
Your general counsel knows your business, your people, and your priorities.
Scales with you.
Coverage adjusts as your needs change.
FAQs
Does a fractional GC replace outside counsel?
No. When a matter needs specialized expertise or significant litigation resources, we help you choose the right firm, manage the engagement, and keep costs in line.
How are engagements structured?
Most clients use a monthly flat fee for an agreed scope of work. Defined projects and interim coverage are also available. We set the scope at the start and adjust it as needs change.
Do you work outside Florida?
Zachary Oseland is licensed in Florida. For matters requiring advice under another state's law, we coordinate with appropriately licensed counsel.
Start a conversation. Call (352) 328-4140 or email [email protected].