Fractional rate benchmark

Fractional General Counsel Benchmarks

Explore fractional General Counsel benchmarks, including average hourly rates, pay range percentiles, and market demand signals. Average rate: $244/hr.

Average hourly rate

$244/hrMedian $250/hr

The average of observed fractional rates across demand and supply signals.

25th-75th percentile

$155-$300/hr

The middle 50% of observed rates — a realistic budgeting range for most engagements.

GF Demand Index

91+67%

Our proprietary index measuring demand for fractional talent.

Job posts

20

Posted in the last 90 days.

20 recent open jobs for fractional General Counsel on Go Fractional right now.

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General Counsel Rate Distribution
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Offered vs. Asking Rates
Compare what companies pay fractional General Counsel talent with what candidates ask, so you can set a budget that wins the hire.

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Typical Engagement Scope
See how many hours a week companies hire a fractional General Counsel for, the estimated retainer, and how that compares to a full-time role.

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Work Model Distribution
See how fractional General Counsel jobs split across remote, hybrid, and on-site work over the last 90 days.

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How Much Does a Fractional General Counsel Cost?

Based on current Go Fractional benchmark signals for all locations, the average fractional General Counsel rate is $244/hr, or roughly $507,520 per year at 40 hours per week.

The middle range runs from $155/hr at the 25th percentile to $300/hr at the 75th percentile. That spread reflects seniority, operating scope, company stage, and whether the engagement is advisory, embedded, or interim.

Demand for fractional General Counsel is rising sharply compared with the prior 90 days, and a typical engagement runs about 32 hours per week — part-time senior leadership rather than a full-time hire.

About Our Data
Built from real-time signals across the fractional market.

We analyze public hiring activity and pay rates for job postings over the last 90 days to provide a comprehensive view of the fractional market. Benchmarks are only published when there's sufficient data to ensure accuracy.

Window
Last 90 days, rolling
Demand
Public fractional job posts
Supply
Active candidate profiles + live Go Fractional engagements
What Affects Fractional General Counsel Rates?

  • Scope of ownership

    Company-wide leadership and board-facing work typically commands higher rates than narrow execution support.

  • Stage and urgency

    Interim leadership, turnaround work, and fundraising moments tend to raise willingness to pay.

  • Location expectations

    Remote-first work broadens the talent pool, while location-specific roles can show tighter supply.

  • Depth of specialization

    Technical, regulated, or highly verticalized experience can push a fractional leader above the market average.

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