Fractional Legal Counsel in Singapore and Beyond
Senior Legal, Compliance and Risk Support Without the Full-Time Cost.
Three Squared Nine provides fractional legal, compliance and risk support in Singapore for startups, SMEs and growth-stage companies that need ongoing, practical guidance – without hiring a full-time team.
We work as an embedded extension of your business, supporting day-to-day commercial decisions, contracts, regulatory readiness and risk management. Our role is to help founders and management teams move faster, reduce operational risk and work more effectively with external counsel when specialist advice is required.
What Is Fractional in house Legal Counsel?
Fractional in house Legal, Risk Compliance Solutions, without employing one full-time.
Instead of engaging external Fractional in house Legal, Risk Compliance Solutions only when issues arise, you gain:
- A dedicated legal sounding board
- Proactive risk management
- Faster contract and decision cycles
- Predictable legal spend
This model is increasingly adopted by Singapore businesses that are scaling – but not yet ready (or willing) to hire in house counsel.
Why Fractional in house Legal Counsel Makes Sense for Singapore Businesses
Hiring a full-time Fractional in house Legal, Risk Compliance Solutions in Singapore is a significant fixed cost. Relying solely on traditional law firms can be slow, reactive, and expensive.
Fractional in house legal counsel offers a smarter middle ground:
- Lower overhead than a full-time hire
- More continuity than ad-hoc legal work
- Commercial context built over time
- Faster turnaround on recurring issues
You get legal judgment that evolves with your business and not one-off advice in isolation.
What We Do as Your Fractional in house Legal Counsel
We operate as an extension of your management team, handling day-to-day legal needs while supporting strategic decisions.
Contract Review & Negotiation
- Customer, vendor, and partnership contracts
- MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, SLAs
- Redlining, risk assessment, and negotiation strategy
- Ongoing contract hygiene and standardisation
Our focus: protect the business without killing the deal.
Commercial & Corporate Advisory
- Legal input on business decisions
- Governance and internal policy guidance
- Board and shareholder matters
- Risk-reward trade-off analysis
You receive clear, actionable advice, not lengthy legal memos.
Employment & HR Legal Support
- Employment contracts and policies
- Independent contractor arrangements
- Terminations and dispute prevention
- Practical guidance aligned with Singapore regulations
We help you manage people issues early – before they escalate.
Compliance & Risk Management
- PDPA and data-handling considerations
- Contractual compliance obligations
- Risk reviews for launches, campaigns, or changes
- Ongoing legal risk monitoring
Our role is to spot issues before they become problems.
How Our Fractional in house Legal Counsel Model Works
Simple. Flexible. Scalable.
We understand your business model, risk profile, and legal workload.
You receive a defined level of ongoing legal support - weekly or monthly.
We act as your go-to in house legal counsel, integrating into your workflows.
Who Fractional in house Legal Counsel Is Best For
Our fractional in house legal counsel services in Singapore are ideal for:
- Startups preparing to scale
- SMEs with regular contract volume
- Founder-led businesses needing legal confidence
- Regional teams operating out of Singapore
- Companies not ready for a full-time in house hire
If legal questions regularly land on your desk, fractional counsel is likely the right next step.
Why Choose Three Squared Nine for Fractional in house Legal Counsel
in house mindset. Boutique execution.
We don’t operate like traditional law firms. We think, prioritise, and advise like in house counsel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is fractional in house legal counsel the same as outsourcing legal work?
No. Outsourcing is transactional. Fractional in house legal counsel provides ongoing judgment, context, and continuity.
Engagements are scoped based on your needs, not rigid hour blocks. The focus is outcomes and availability.
Traditional firms are transaction-focused. in house legal counsel focuses on ongoing risk management, decision support, and internal alignment.
Can you work with our existing external Fractional in house Legal, Risk Compliance Solutions?
Yes. We often act as first-line counsel and coordinate with specialists when needed.
Is this suitable for smaller businesses?
Yes. Many SMEs benefit from fractional in house legal counsel well before hiring in house.
What makes you different?
Three Squared Nine is a boutique in house legal and regulatory advisory platform providing fractional in house legal and compliance support to high-growth companies, financial institutions, technology businesses, and regulated entities across Asia-Pacific and key global markets. We operate at the intersection of in house legal, compliance, and business strategy, delivering practical, execution-focused advice that is embedded within our clients’ operations. Our model is designed for organisations that require senior-level commercial judgment and regulatory fluency, without the rigidity, cost, or inefficiencies of traditional legal structures.
What's your pricing model?
We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs. Beyond hourly billing, we provide flexible alternative fee arrangements that enhance cost predictability, efficiency, and alignment of incentives.
- Fixed Fee – A pre-agreed flat fee providing cost certainty and clear scope, with no billing surprises.
- Capped Fee – Fees are capped at an agreed maximum, with the benefit of lower costs if actual time spent is less.
- Cap & Collar – Fixed fee with agreed tolerance range, allowing shared savings if work is below scope and shared risk if it exceeds scope.
- Retainer – A fixed monthly fee ensuring ongoing access to legal support, predictable costs, and proactive risk management.
What's it like to work with you?
Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We’re here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.
What are some of your major projects?
Please feel free to contact me for more information. Below is a snapshot for your reference:
- Acted as the primary legal liaison with regulatory bodies and financial institutions, including the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), and Verein zur Qualitätssicherung von Finanzdienstleistungen (VQF) in Switzerland, ensuring seamless communication and compliance with dynamic financial regulations.
- Led the management of legal processes for license applications and regulatory adherence across multiple jurisdictions: (1) Singapore: Obtained exemption under the Payment Services Act (PSA) for specific payment services, (2) Canada: Registered as a Money Services Business with FINTRAC, and (3) Switzerland: Registered as an SRO member with Verein zur Qualitätssicherung von Finanzdienstleistungen (VQF).
- Developed and executed cross-functional strategies for legal process optimization, internal compliance controls, and the monitoring of business activities to ensure full regulatory compliance and operational integrity on a global scale.
- Led Singapore Exchange (SGX) reporting and compliance, corporate announcements, while preparing and presenting the FY2023 financial statements, sustainability report and annual report for SGX Mainboard listed company.