Flat-rate fractional GC services for the
AI era.
Unlimited access* from $3,500/month.
Marc Hoag
"I like to say I'm a founder first, lawyer second. As a former VC-backed founder and tech and science geek, I get what you're building — not just the legal layer, but the technical one, too. I work alongside you, embedded throughout your entire stack, not from a distance."
As the Inaugural Chair of the Beverly Hills Bar Association's AI & the Law section, I'm shaping how AI, regulation, and tech law intersect in modern legal practice.
You don't need an in-house legal team. You need someone who gets product, moves fast, and picks up the phone.
Startups move fast. Traditional law firms often don't. I embed directly with your team — shaping product decisions, contract structures, and risk strategy together. Not just legal review after the fact. Product counsel from day one.
- Predictable, flat monthly rate.
- Deep expertise in AI and SaaS transactions, including MSAs, data protection, GDPR, and the EU AI Act.
- Business-first approach. Risk avoidance, second.
- On-call when you need me. On my personal cell.
The billable hour model
incentivizes inefficiency.
Predictable costs. Zero surprises. My subscription model scales to meet your needs — so you call me before there's a problem, not when it's too late. Unlimited access* starting from $3,500/month.
- Flat monthly rate. No hourly billing
- Unlimited access. Unlimited work.*
- Cancel anytime.
- Quarterly scope review to ensure alignment.
- Priority turnaround times.
- Direct Slack/Text/Personal phone access.
What I Do for You
The legal stack for AI-first startups: SaaS agreements, data protection, GDPR, EU AI Act, and the contracts that close deals.
AI Governance
EU AI Act compliance, AI-related IP and output ownership, copyright risk, and internal AI governance policies.
SaaS & Technology Contracts
MSAs, NDAs, SaaS and licensing agreements, SLAs, and enterprise technology partnerships.
Privacy & AI Compliance
GDPR & CCPA/CPRA compliance, AI data governance, HIPAA guidance for healthtech, Terms of Service, Privacy Policies, and DPA negotiation.
Startup IP Strategy
IP ownership and risk allocation in MSAs, SaaS agreements, and AI-first commercial contracts — including data rights, AI outputs, derivative works, and downstream use restrictions. Trademark clearance, registration, and brand protection.
* Pricing & Scope: Pricing starts at $3,500/month and scales based on anticipated client needs and volume of legal counsel, with monthly rate revisited as needed to ensure ongoing alignment. My practice focuses on the areas above — I do not handle company formation, cap tables or ESOP administration, tax matters, employment law, or litigation. For those needs, I maintain a network of trusted specialists and can provide referrals.
Let's get to work.
No hourly billing. No surprises.