Sharpe Counsel — Strategic Legal Partnership

Strategic Partnership Portfolio

SHARPECOUNSEL

Precision in Practice

Strategic Legal Partnership for Dynamic Businesses

Growing businesses move fast. Employment questions arise quickly, and compliance issues escalate when guidance is reactive.

Traditional hourly billing punishes communication and creates budget uncertainty. Sharpe Counsel offers predictable monthly support, direct access to senior counsel, and a proactive legal strategy aligned with your pace.

The Cost of Being Reactive

  • ■Workforce issues account for 20–30% of legal budgets. Reactive defense costs often exceed $150k+.
  • ■Commercial deal velocity is slowed by traditional hourly traps. Every delayed contract is delayed revenue.

Value Realization

Comparative Annual Legal Investment:

Counsel (12 Hrs/Mo)
Save $62,400 /yr
$122,400
Sharpe Counsel $60,000
Strategist (18 Hrs/Mo)
Save $87,600 /yr
$183,600
Sharpe Counsel $96,000
Partner (22 Hrs/Mo)
Save $104,400 /yr
$224,400
Sharpe Counsel $120,000

*Calculated based on blended market rates of $850/hr for comparable expertise at peer firms.

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What Makes the Boutique Model Different

Direct senior access. Every matter is handled by Zack G. Sharpe, IV — not delegated to associates or paralegals.
Predictable investment. Monthly flat pricing eliminates billing surprises and rewards ongoing engagement.
Business-first perspective. An in-house operator background means advice that accounts for operational realities, not just legal risk.
Unlimited brief advisory. Quick calls, texts, and emails on matters under 15 minutes never count against your monthly hours.

Comprehensive Scope

All tiers include full access to Sharpe Counsel's practice areas. A non-exhaustive list of standard deliverables:

■Contract drafting & negotiation (MSAs, NDAs, vendors)
■Hiring, termination, and HR compliance counseling
■Employee handbook creation & policy development
■M&A employment due diligence & risk assessment
■Business restructuring, RIFs, and WARN Act compliance
■NIL licensing, IP protection, and brand matters

COUNSEL

$5,000/mo
12 Hours / Month

Ideal for businesses needing reliable, on-call legal coverage without a full-time commitment.

Most Popular

STRATEGIST

$8,000/mo
18 Hours / Month

Ideal for high-growth companies actively hiring, closing deals, or scaling operations.

PARTNER

$10,000/mo
22 Hours / Month

Ideal for scaling enterprises requiring embedded outside counsel and proactive legal leadership.

Provisions

Unused hours do not carry over to subsequent months. Additional capacity beyond the monthly allocation is available at $525/hr. Minimum initial term of three months. Subscription rates are subject to a modest annual adjustment. A full menu of standalone flat-fee services — each creditable toward a retainer — follows on the next page.

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Standalone Flat-Fee Services

For focused, one-off needs — fixed pricing, defined scope, senior counsel on every matter. Not yet ready for a subscription? Start here.

Every flat fee is credited in full toward your first month upon converting to a retainer within 30 days.

Commercial Contracts

Short contract review (≤3 pp)$350
Standard contract review (3–25 pp)$650
Standard review + full negotiation$1,250
Long / non-standard contract (25+ pp)from $1,500
Agreement drafting from scratchfrom $2,000
Smaller drafting projects$1,250–$1,750
Playbook development$1,750

NIL & Athlete Representation

Single NIL / endorsement deal review$750
NIL / endorsement review + negotiation$1,500
NIL agreement drafting from scratch$2,000

Creators & Influencers

Influencer / brand deal review$1,000
Influencer / brand deal review + negotiation$1,750
Creator agreement drafting$1,500

Employment & Labor

Offer letter, NDA, IP assignment, arbitration, or policy$350
Single-issue wage & hour counseling$400
Commission & bonus plans$650
Independent contractor agreement (draft)$650
Leave & accommodation counseling$650
Employment agreement (review or draft)$700
Restrictive covenants counseling$750
Routine termination package$750
Separation agreement (review or draft)$750
Sensitive termination risk review$850
Executive employment agreement$1,750
Misclassification audit$2,750
RIF / restructuring support$3,000
Employee handbook$3,500–$5,000
Executive separation (counsel + negotiate)$3,750

All fees are fixed and confirmed in a written engagement letter before work begins. Matters that prove materially more complex than described are quoted individually before any additional work proceeds.

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Zack G. Sharpe, IV

Zack G. Sharpe, IV

Founder & Principal

Columbia Law School, J.D.

University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, B.A.

✉ zsharpe@sharpecounsel.com
☎ (201) 500-4596
🌐 www.sharpecounsel.com
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I founded Sharpe Counsel to bridge the gap between law and business. We deliver sophisticated legal advisory to dynamic professionals and innovative businesses, ensuring your interests are protected as you navigate complex landscapes toward strategic growth.

Precision // Strategy // Trust

Core Functional Expertise

Employment & Labor

Employer-side guidance on hiring, terminations, compliance, workforce policy, and risk management.

Commercial Contracts

Sophisticated negotiation and drafting of sponsorship, partnership, vendor, and commercial agreements.

NIL & Athlete Representation

Securing Name, Image, and Likeness rights, deal negotiation, compliance, and brand protection for college athletes.

Outside General Counsel

Embedded legal partnership for growth-stage companies requiring senior legal support without in-house overhead.

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