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The Startup Monthly Counsel Plan is a monthly legal retainer for early-stage Irish companies, giving founders ongoing access to a solicitor without the uncertainty of open-ended hourly billing. It is professionally drafted and Ireland-specific, aligned to the Companies Act 2014 and EU commercial law, and designed for the kind of recurring, smaller legal needs a startup building in Ireland typically faces as it grows.
What’s included
- Documents drafted under Irish law and Companies Registration Office (CRO) practice each month
- One round of review and tailoring against your specific commercial situation
- Plain-English guidance notes for your founders, board or management team
- Ongoing, subscription-based support, delivered by email as each instruction is completed
Who this is for
- Early-stage founders who need recurring access to a solicitor for contracts, policies or CRO-related documents
- Startups that want predictable, monthly legal costs rather than ad hoc hourly billing
- In-house or non-legal teams who need a solicitor to sense-check commercial paperwork before it goes out
- Companies preparing for early funding rounds or commercial deals who want ongoing legal support in place
How it works
- Contact a solicitor of your choice to set up the monthly plan
- Complete a short intake form each time you need something drafted or reviewed
- Work of this kind is carried out by a solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. We are not a solicitor’s practice and do not provide it — to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
- Your draft or report is delivered back to you by email, with plain-English notes on next steps
This plan is not a substitute for full legal representation in contested commercial litigation. For complex M&A or high-value disputes, contact a solicitor for a tailored quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a startup monthly legal retainer cost in Ireland?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
What kind of work is covered by this plan?
The plan covers documents drafted under Irish law and CRO practice, tailored to your specific commercial situation, plus plain-English guidance notes for your team — restated from your monthly instruction rather than open-ended advisory work.
Is this suitable instead of hiring in-house counsel?
For an early-stage company, it can cover much of the recurring drafting and review work that would otherwise go to an hourly-billed solicitor. For contested disputes or complex M&A, you would need a tailored quote rather than the standard monthly plan.
For more on running a company in Ireland, see our business legal advice guide.
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