Outside General Counsel (OGC): an external legal department for your company
Forget unpredictable invoices, slow responses and lawyers who don't understand your business. The OGC model gives you a permanent legal partner and predictable fixed costs.
Sound familiar?
Unpredictable invoices
You hire an external firm by the hour. At month's end, the invoice doubles your budget. You don't know how much you'll spend and the CFO pressures you for cost control.
Slow responses
Every urgent query requires explaining context from scratch. The lawyers don't know your industry or operations. You lose days waiting for answers you need today.
Fragmented advice
You have 3-4 external firms for different matters. Nobody has a global view of your business. Strategies don't align and you end up with contradictory solutions.
"The real cost isn't the lawyer's hourly rate, it's the operational friction."
The OGC model solves this.
What is an outsourced general counsel?
A General Counsel (GC) is the top legal officer of a company: overseeing legal matters, advising senior management, managing risks, contracts, litigation and regulatory compliance.
Unlike hiring an in-house GC, Cubillos Lama offers Outsourced General Counsel (OGC) services, delivering the same level of comprehensive legal support with strategic vision and deep knowledge of your business — but without the rigidity and at a fraction of the cost.
- →We become your long-term legal partner
- →We know your business, your industry, your challenges
- →We respond within predictable timeframes
- →Comprehensive coverage across all legal areas
- →Predictable monthly retainer (no surprises)
"The OGC is an extension of your executive team that understands the purpose of legal advice is to enable the business, not slow it down."
Cubillos Lama
OGC vs. traditional alternatives
Compare and discover which fits your company best.
| External firm | In-house team | OGC Cubillos Lama ✓ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costs | Hourly — unpredictable | Salary + labor costs | Fixed predictable monthly fee |
| Business knowledge | Low — you explain every time | High but limited | Deep + multi-sector vision |
| Response time | Depends on their workload | Available but limited | Responsive with defined SLAs |
| Strategic vision | Reactive | May have internal bias | Proactive and independent |
| Scalability | Expensive to scale | Rigid — hiring is slow | Adjusts to your growth |
| Hidden costs | High (coordination) | High (benefits, turnover) | No hidden costs |
What your fee covers
No fine print. No surprises.
Specific projects
For one-off requirements: due diligence, M&A, contracts, compliance, etc. Defined scope and fixed budget.
OGC retainer
Your external legal department under a fixed monthly fee. Comprehensive coverage, 24-hour SLA and direct access to partners.
Request →Modular packages
Select the areas you need most. Monthly hour packages or hybrid schemes tailored to your reality.
How we work
Strategic consultation (free)
- →We map your current legal needs
- →We identify uncovered risks
- →We assess your growth stage
- →We define priority areas
Customized proposal
- →We design a retainer tailored to you (no generic packages)
- →We define coverage scope and response SLAs
- →Transparent quote with no fine print
Strategic onboarding
- →We deepen our knowledge of your business
- →We map legal risks across your value chain
- →We review existing contracts and policies
- →We define priorities for the first 90 days
Ongoing execution
- →Daily advisory via email, Slack, WhatsApp or video call
- →Immediate response to urgent queries
- →Monthly strategic meetings
- →Proactive monitoring of regulatory changes
Permanent optimization
- →Quarterly review of coverage vs. actual needs
- →Retainer adjustment if required
- →Monthly management reports
- →Continuous feedback to improve service
Frequently asked questions
¿Qué es un General Counsel y por qué mi empresa necesitaría uno?
Un General Counsel (GC) es el máximo responsable legal de una empresa: supervisa todos los asuntos jurídicos, asesora a la alta dirección, gestiona riesgos, contratos, litigios y cumplimiento normativo. CUBILLOS LAMA ofrece servicios de General Counsel externalizado (OGC), entregando el mismo nivel de soporte estratégico a una fracción del costo de un equipo in-house.
¿Cómo funciona exactamente la integración con mi equipo?
Nos integramos como si fuéramos tu propia área jurídica. Desde el inicio nos involucramos en tu operación diaria, participamos en juntas estratégicas y gestionamos tareas legales de forma ágil y efectiva, con canales de comunicación directos con los socios.
¿Qué costos implica este modelo?
Trabajamos bajo esquemas flexibles de igualas o tarifas modulares, adaptadas al tamaño, necesidades y evolución de tu empresa, siempre de forma transparente y sin sorpresas.
¿Cómo garantizan la confidencialidad de mi información?
Toda tu información se maneja bajo estrictos estándares éticos y contractuales. Implementamos tecnologías seguras y políticas internas rigurosas para garantizar la privacidad de tus datos.
¿Qué pasa si necesito asesoría en áreas muy especializadas?
Gestionamos la contratación y coordinación de especialistas externos de nuestra red estratégica (tributario, litigios, libre competencia), asegurando calidad, tiempos y costos competitivos. Somos la contraparte del especialista, sin carga adicional para el cliente.
¿Este modelo implica contratos a largo plazo?
No. Nuestros servicios son flexibles y adaptables. Puedes ajustar o cancelar nuestro acompañamiento según las necesidades de tu empresa, sin penalizaciones ni condiciones complicadas.
Coverage by practice area
All legal areas, under one OGC engagement
Contracts →
Contracts are the backbone of your business. We don't just review and draft contracts: we design them strategically, with business knowledge to protect your interests, minimize risks and facilitate your expansion.
Corporate →
Your legal architecture should support your growth vision. We design efficient corporate structures, implement robust governance and support you in mergers, acquisitions and strategic reorganizations.
Compliance →
Compliance is not an expense, it's an investment in reputation and sustainability that has become a competitive advantage. We support the design, implementation and administration of compliance programs.
Regulatory →
Constant regulatory changes can halt your operations or open opportunities. We anticipate regulatory impacts, manage permits and authorizations, and represent you before sector authorities.
Labor →
We structure efficient labor relationships, minimize litigation risks and support you in restructurings, collective bargaining and court defense.
Intellectual Property →
Your trademarks, patents and know-how are strategic assets. We advise on registration, commercial exploitation and defense of your intellectual property assets.
Consumer & Advertising →
Selling to consumers requires compliance with increasingly strict regulations. We turn compliance into a competitive advantage: we structure strategies, policies and marketing campaigns for smooth operations without legal risks.
Food & Beverage →
We provide legal solutions for the food industry, covering the entire value chain: production, marketing, import and export. Our knowledge of local and international regulations ensures comprehensive and effective advice.
Public Affairs →
Political and regulatory decisions impact your business. We monitor regulatory changes, manage government relations and design strategies to protect your interests.
Internationalization →
Expanding your business outside Chile — or entering the Chilean market from abroad — involves much more than translating documents. It requires understanding different regulatory frameworks and anticipating risks that don't exist in your home market.
Turn legal advisory into a competitive advantage
The OGC model gives you a legal partner who knows your industry, responds within 24 hours and works under a predictable monthly retainer.
Response within 24 business hours.