Legal expertise. Stripped back.
High-quality, fixed-fee legal support built for startups and SMMEs. We leverage advanced technology to deliver fast, precise legal architecture at a fraction of traditional firm costs.
The Lean Lawyer? Sounds like a lawyer turned fitness influencer...
Not quite, but a decent back up plan! What we actually do is provide focused commercial legal services tailored for SMMEs, startups, and busy business owners, without the fluff, overheads, and rigid boundaries of old-school law firms.We are reformed commercial lawyers combining lean principles and cutting-edge AI to make comprehensive legal support accessible, agile, and user-friendly. While commercial law is our core, we don't get boxed in. By leveraging advanced legal tech, we can rapidly adapt, decode complex or unfamiliar areas of law, and engineer precise solutions for your specific challenges.We understand how modern businesses operate. We meet you where you are, at your pace and within your budget, to deliver the exact legal architecture you need to thrive. Sometimes, different is good.The Lean Lawyer is your legal sidekick helping you build, grow, and protect your business.
Everything you need and nothing you don't.
We take care of your commercial legal needs so you can focus entirely on growth. By combining deep legal expertise with modern technology, we eliminate the friction, high costs, and delays of traditional firms. You get the comprehensive capability of a large firm, delivered with the agile, tech-forward efficiency your business demands.
How We Work: Choose Your Pace
Targeted Solutions
On-demand, ad-hoc legal support for isolated projects or immediate needs.
Integrated Solutions
Your dedicated, fractional legal counsel built for long-term, scalable growth.
Retain the brain, leave the fluff.
If you need consistent, high-priority legal support without the overhead, we offer a dedicated monthly allocation of professional services integrated seamlessly into your business workflow. No artificial delays, no legacy law fluff; just direct access to the legal expertise you need to scale safely.
| Feature | Starter | Growth | In-House |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal queries (Email / WhatsApp) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Contract reviews | Max 2 | ✔ | ✔ |
| Contract drafting | X | ✔ | ✔ |
| Demand letters | X | ✔ | ✔ |
| Proactive risk reviews | X | Limited | ✔ |
| Dedicated legal lead | X | X | ✔ |
| Turnaround time | 3-5 days | 2-3 days | Same / next day |
| Allocated hours | 5 hours | 10 hours | 18 hours |
| Monthly fee | R5 500 | R9 500 | R16 000 |
Best fit
Starter → early-stage startups & solopreneurs needing occasional contract reviews and quick advice
Growth → growing SMMEs & small teams needing regular legal housekeeping
In-House → established businesses and law firm overflow needing comprehensive backupAdd-ons
- Extra hours: R900 / hour
- Annual commitment: 10% discount
- Startup rate: 50% off the retainer for months 1–3, 25% off months 4–6 for businesses trading under 6 months.
Solve the problem then move the needle.
Choose from our fast, fixed-priced legal solutions designed to build, grow and protect your business, and keep your momentum going.
Advisory & Support
| Contract dispute assessment(drafting or ) | From R2 500 |
| Demand letter | From R3 000 |
| Legal research and opinion | From R5 000 |
| In-person consultation | R1 500 |
Business Formation & Corporate Structuring
| Company registration - Non-Profit | R3 000 |
| Company registration - Proprietary Limited | R2 500 |
| Employment contracts | From R3 000 |
| Founders’ agreement | R3 800 |
| Joint venture agreement - Incorporated | R5 500 |
| Joint venture agreement - Unincorporated | R4 800 |
| Memorandum of Incorporation | R4 000 |
| Partnership agreement | R4 200 |
| Shareholder agreement (basic) | R7 000 |
Contracts & Drafting
| Bespoke contract drafting | From R5 000 |
| Commercial Lease Agreement | R6 000 |
| Contract review | From R2 000 |
| Contract risk summary | From R2 800 |
| Customer Terms and Conditions | R4 500 |
| Independent Contractor Agreement | R2 500 |
| Licensing & Distribution Agreement | R6 500 |
| Manufacturer / Supplier Agreement | R6 500 |
| Memorandum of Understanding (draftinw) | R2 800 |
| Non-Disclosure Agreement | R1 500 |
| Residential Lease Agreement | R3 500 |
| Service Level Agreement | R5 500 |
Reach out for a free virtual consultation or just say what you need:
Note
The free consultation is online only and capped at 45 minutes.