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General Counsel Retainer Agreement
"I need a General Counsel Retainer Agreement for our Berlin-based technology startup, focusing on basic legal coverage and flexibility in service hours, with a monthly retainer arrangement starting January 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the company and the retained counsel, including their full legal names, registration details, and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the company's need for ongoing legal services and counsel's qualifications
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Services', 'Confidential Information', 'Work Product', etc.
4. Appointment and Scope of Services: Formal appointment of counsel and detailed description of legal services to be provided
5. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement, renewal provisions, and circumstances for termination
6. Fees and Payment Terms: Retainer amount, hourly rates if applicable, payment schedule, and expense reimbursement
7. Service Standards: Expected quality of services, response times, and availability requirements
8. Confidentiality and Data Protection: Obligations regarding client confidentiality and compliance with GDPR requirements
9. Professional Independence: Provisions ensuring counsel's professional independence in line with BRAO requirements
10. Conflicts of Interest: Procedures for identifying and handling potential conflicts
11. Intellectual Property: Ownership and rights to work product created during the engagement
12. Liability and Insurance: Professional liability provisions and required insurance coverage
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of German law application and jurisdiction for disputes
1. Integration with Company Operations: Optional section for when counsel will work closely with internal teams, defining reporting relationships and internal procedures
2. External Counsel Management: Optional section for when general counsel will manage other external law firms
3. Success Fees: Optional section for performance-based additional compensation
4. International Services: Optional section for cross-border legal support if company operates internationally
5. Secondment Provisions: Optional section for arrangements where counsel works on-site at company premises
6. Knowledge Transfer: Optional section for training and knowledge sharing with internal legal team
7. Crisis Management: Optional section defining counsel's role in emergency legal situations
1. Schedule 1 - Scope of Services: Detailed breakdown of legal services to be provided, including specific practice areas
2. Schedule 2 - Fee Schedule: Detailed fee structure, including hourly rates for different types of work if applicable
3. Schedule 3 - Key Personnel: List of key lawyers and their qualifications who will provide services
4. Schedule 4 - Service Level Agreement: Specific response times and service standards for different types of legal matters
5. Schedule 5 - Data Processing Agreement: GDPR-compliant data processing terms and procedures
6. Appendix A - Power of Attorney: Standard form of power of attorney for representing the company
7. Appendix B - Compliance Procedures: Anti-money laundering and other compliance procedures
Authors
Applicable Law
Authorized Representatives
Business Day
Client
Company
Confidential Information
Conflict of Interest
Data Protection Laws
Deliverables
Effective Date
Engagement
Fees
Force Majeure
General Counsel
Intellectual Property Rights
Legal Services
Material Breach
Partner in Charge
Personal Data
Professional Rules
Retainer Fee
Services
Service Levels
Term
Territory
Third Party
Work Product
Working Hours
BRAO
RVG
GDPR
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Mandant
Rechtsanwalt
Mandate
Scope of Services
Term
Termination
Professional Fees
Payment Terms
Service Levels
Duties and Responsibilities
Professional Independence
Confidentiality
Data Protection
Intellectual Property
Conflicts of Interest
Professional Liability
Insurance
Force Majeure
Assignment
Notices
Entire Agreement
Severability
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Compliance
Anti-Money Laundering
Record Keeping
Reporting
Integration with Company
Resources and Support
Quality Assurance
Professional Standards
Amendments
Waiver
Survival
Manufacturing
Technology
Financial Services
Healthcare
Retail
Energy
Real Estate
Telecommunications
Transportation
Professional Services
Consumer Goods
Industrial
Media and Entertainment
Construction
Life Sciences
Legal
Executive Leadership
Finance
Compliance
Corporate Governance
Risk Management
Human Resources
Procurement
Operations
General Counsel
Chief Legal Officer
Legal Director
Managing Partner
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Head of Legal
Company Secretary
Compliance Officer
Legal Operations Manager
Managing Director
Board Member
Senior Legal Counsel
Corporate Counsel
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