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Spencer J.

Long Beach, California

$250/hr
5.0
7 jobs

๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—š๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น I founded the Law Office of Spencer Johnston to provide small businesses and startups with strategic legal counsel typically reserved for companies with in-house legal teams. As a solo practitioner focused on being your fractional general counsel, I offer the expertise, responsiveness, and personalized attention that growing businesses need to thrive. My practice sits at the intersection of business law and the digital economy โ€” helping clients navigate online business from privacy compliance to digital marketing regulations to everyday operations. ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜† & ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฎ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป CIPP/US and CIPM certified (IAPP). I help clients develop comprehensive privacy programs, ensure compliance with CCPA, GDPR, and other regulations, and build privacy-by-design into products and services. Privacy isn't just compliance โ€” it's a competitive advantage. A strong privacy posture builds trust, enhances brand reputation, and reduces risk. ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—š๐—– ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—น Many small businesses can't justify full-time general counsel but need more than occasional outside counsel. As your fractional GC, I become an embedded part of your team โ€” learning your business, anticipating legal needs, and providing consistent, proactive support. In-house counsel benefits at a fraction of the cost. ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—œ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ โ†’ Practical, business-minded legal advice โ€” not just risk identification, but informed decision-making that balances risk with opportunity โ†’ Complex legal concepts explained in plain language with actionable recommendations โ†’ Engagement tailored to your needs: monthly retainer, project-based, or hybrid Every relationship starts with understanding your business โ€” your industry, customers, competitive landscape, and goals.

  • Legal Agreement
  • Contract Law
  • Email Marketing Strategy
  • Email Marketing
  • Email Automation
  • Marketing
  • Strategy
  • Marketing Operations & Workflow
  • Human Resources
  • Recruiting
  • Email Deliverability
  • Email Marketing Consultation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Privacy Law
Jennifer M.

Long Beach, California

$45/hr
4.8
42 jobs

I help busy executives, founders, families, and growing businesses stay organized, responsive, and focused by managing the details behind the scenes. With 15+ years of experience in hospitality, business operations, client service, project coordination, and sales, I bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to Executive Assistant and Personal Assistant support. As the co-owner of a boutique hospitality production company, Iโ€™ve managed complex schedules, client communications, proposals, vendors, staffing, travel logistics, invoicing, events, and multiple simultaneous projects. Iโ€™m comfortable working independently, communicating with executives and clients, and taking ownership of tasks from start to finish. How I Can Support You โ€ข Calendar and inbox management โ€ข Meeting scheduling and follow-up โ€ข Domestic and international travel planning โ€ข Research and vendor sourcing โ€ข Personal scheduling and lifestyle coordination โ€ข Project and task management โ€ข CRM updates and lead tracking โ€ข Proposal and document preparation โ€ข Client and vendor communication โ€ข Expense tracking and invoicing support โ€ข Event and hospitality logistics โ€ข Household and family coordination โ€ข B2B and B2C sales outreach โ€ข Lead follow-up and appointment setting Sales & Business Development Support I also bring hands-on B2B and B2C sales experience and can assist with: โ€ข Prospecting and lead generation โ€ข Cold and warm outreach โ€ข Discovery calls โ€ข Follow-up sequences โ€ข CRM management โ€ข Proposal preparation โ€ข Client relationship management โ€ข Appointment setting โ€ข Consultative sales and closing support Tools Google Workspace โ€ข Microsoft Office โ€ข Outlook โ€ข Asana โ€ข Slack โ€ข Zoom โ€ข Canva โ€ข QuickBooks โ€ข PandaDoc โ€ข CRM Platforms โ€ข Scheduling Software What You Can Expect โ€ข Clear and professional communication โ€ข Strong attention to detail โ€ข Fast follow-through โ€ข Discretion and confidentiality โ€ข Independent problem-solving โ€ข Organized systems and documentation โ€ข A calm, hospitality-focused approach to client service Iโ€™m particularly well suited for founders, executives, entrepreneurs, private families, and small teams who need a reliable right hand capable of handling both day-to-day details and larger projects. If you need someone who can step in, get organized quickly, and keep things moving without constant supervision, Iโ€™d be happy to discuss your project.

  • HubSpot
  • Automation
  • Instagram Plugin
  • Zapier
  • Pipedrive
  • PandaDoc
  • API Integration
  • Stripe
  • QuickBooks Online
Fiona M.

Petaluma, California

$150/hr
4.8
260 jobs

I am a licensed California attorney specializing in contract law and family law matters. My contract law experience has focused on drafting and reviewing B2B and independent contractor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, service agreements, and non-compete agreements. I am adept at drafting and reviewing these documents for essential terms and compliance with state and federal law. Currently I have a number of long-term agreements with other solo-practitioners in California. I support these attorneys with their family law caseload. I have supported in divorce, child custody, alimony, temporary support, domestic violence, and restraining order cases. I am adept at completing the required forms and drafting necessary motions for these cases. I am available for additional long-term partnerships! My background is in criminal defense, I have 4+ years of litigation experience in criminal court as a law clerk and a Deputy Public Defender in Arkansas and California. Since switching to working as a solo-practitioner I have focused on contract drafting and review and family law (divorce and custody) matters. In addition to my juris doctorate, I also hold my Masters in Public Administration. I previously worked as a Development Manager for a non-profit organization where I was tasked with managing fundraising and marketing. In this role, I also had an employment law focus as I reviewed and drafted employee polices for this organization to ensure compliance with California and federal law. I would love to work with you on your next project, whether short or long term. I can provide document review, legal research and writing, motion drafting, legal opinion letters, and much more. Thank you for considering me for your next project! BAR ADMISSIONS: California Bar Exam, July 2022, CA Bar #345274.

  • Contract
  • Legal Agreement
  • Legal
  • Academic Research
  • Conduct Research
  • Research Methods
  • Writing
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Social Media Content
  • Web Development
  • Copywriting
  • Administrative Support
Robert F.

San Diego, California

$50/hr
5.0
16 jobs

Dynamic Commercial Contracts & Legal Operations Professional with more than 20 years of experience helping businesses, startups, solo attorneys, and small law firms draft, review, and manage commercial agreements with confidence. I combine corporate-level contracts experience with modern AI-assisted contract review tools to deliver faster, more consistent drafting, redlining, and risk identification. Every agreement receives experienced human review to validate AI-generated suggestions, identify business and contractual risks, and provide practical recommendations. Services include: โ€ข Drafting commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, Statements of Work, Independent Contractor Agreements, licensing agreements, vendor and supplier agreements, service agreements, and related business contracts โ€ข Contract review, redlining, risk identification, and issue spotting โ€ข AI-assisted contract review with experienced human quality control โ€ข Contract templates, clause libraries, checklists, and document packages โ€ข Contract administration and legal operations support โ€ข Paralegal overflow support for solo attorneys and small law firms โ€ข Ongoing contract support on a project or retainer basis My background includes commercial contracts and legal operations roles with Biocom California, Fortis Advisors, The UPS Store, and organizations in manufacturing, collectibles licensing, and commercial litigation. Throughout my career, I have partnered with attorneys, executives, and business teams to draft, review, negotiate, and administer commercial agreements across the full contract lifecycle. Clients value my practical, business-minded approach, attention to detail, responsiveness, and ability to deliver high-quality work while helping improve efficiency through proven contract processes and AI-enabled workflows. Important Disclaimer I am not a licensed attorney and do not provide legal advice or legal representation. My services are limited to contract drafting, document preparation, contract review, legal operations, and paralegal support. Clients should consult a licensed attorney for legal advice specific to their circumstances. If you're looking for an experienced contracts professional who combines sound business judgment with modern AI-assisted workflows, I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss your project.

  • Contract Management
  • Legal Agreement
  • Contract Drafting
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Contract Translation
  • Risk Management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Legal Drafting
  • Legal Assistance
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance Software
  • Compliance
  • Legal Documentation
  • Legal Terminology
Sergei T.

San Diego, California

$300/hr
4.9
2,117 jobs

I draft, review, and negotiate contracts for businesses worldwide with 24-hour turnaround available. As a California-licensed attorney with 14+ years of experience, I help clients with: ๐Ÿ“„ Contract Drafting & Review Service agreements, consulting contracts, vendor agreements, SaaS terms, licensing deals, NDAs, operating agreements, partnership agreements, independent contractor agreements โœ‰๏ธ Demand Letters Breach of contract, unpaid invoices, cease & desist, IP infringement, settlement demands, professionally drafted letters that get responses and recover money without litigation โš–๏ธ Legal Documents Terms of Service, Privacy Policies (GDPR/CCPA), website legal pages, corporate formation documents ๐Ÿ’ฐ My demand letters have helped clients recover hundreds of thousands in unpaid fees. โœ… My contracts are clear, enforceable, and tailored to how your business actually operates. What clients say: โญโญโญโญโญ "Sergei was absolutely fantastic throughout the process... definitely the best person I've worked with on Upwork so far." โญโญโญโญโญ "Very diligent, organized and savvy legal mind. Punctual, thorough and quick to review and edit. A gem." I respond quickly, deliver fast, and build long-term relationships. Message me about your project.

  • Contract Law
  • Contract Drafting
  • Corporate Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Legal Consulting
  • State Bar of California
  • Privacy Law
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Legal Writing
  • Demand Letter
  • Employment Dispute
Nidhi S.

Palo Alto, California

$70/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Contract Law, Contract Lifecycle Management -CLM, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement - Indirect, Bid Management - RFP/RFx/RFQ, Technology - Compliance and Governance, IT, Data Privacy, AI, Digital Transformation. Top Skills - IT Contract Management Supplier Negotiations Strategic Sourcing Procurement Management RFP & Bid Management Vendor Management IT Procurement Contract Governance Contract Lifecycle Management โš–๏ธHey, Iโ€™m Nidhi Sodhani, a qualified attorney and legal consultant with a solid background in IT procurement, vendor governance, and cross-border legal advisory. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in drafting, negotiating, and enforcing high-value contracts, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions. ๐Ÿ’ผ Clients trust me for clear, strategic counsel on complex legal matters, risk mitigation, and business-critical documentation. Whether you're navigating international trade laws or optimizing contract frameworks, I bring the precision and reliability you expect from top legal talent. ๐€๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ข๐ง๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฌ๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฆ๐ž ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐›๐ฒ ๐€๐ญ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ง๐ž๐ฒ-๐‚๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐ž, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ˆ ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐๐š๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ข๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ง๐จ ๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐ข๐ง๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ž๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐›๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐ž๐. โœจ What I Bring to the Table: โœ… Contract Law & Corporate Compliance ๐Ÿ“ƒ Masterfully crafted Terms of Use, SaaS agreements, Licensing, Development, and Service Agreements ๐Ÿ“ƒ Cross-border Joint Ventures, M&A Contracts, and Partnership Agreements ๐Ÿ“ƒ Operating Agreements, MOUs, Equity & Shareholder Agreements ๐Ÿ“ƒ Infrastructure project contracts including Roads, Water, Gas, Wind, and Hydrogen energy sectors โœ… Data Protection & Privacy Laws ๐Ÿค– AI Compliance & Governance Guidelines ๐Ÿ” GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and HITECH compliance documentation ๐Ÿ“ƒ Data Processing Agreements (DPA), Sub-DPAs, Transfer Impact Assessments (TIA), and Privacy Impact Assessments ๐Ÿ“ƒ Privacy & Cookie Policies tailored for international apps and websites โœ… IT, SaaS, & E-Commerce ๐Ÿ“ƒ EULAs, SaaS Terms, Refund/Cancellation Policies, Purchase Agreements ๐Ÿ“ƒ Technology Development and Blockchain Agreements ๐Ÿ“ƒ Vendor contracts and procurement governance for IT sourcing โœ… Intellectual Property & Licensing ๐Ÿ“ƒ NDAs, IP Assignments, Copyright, Trademark & Patent Licensing ๐Ÿ“ƒ Media & Entertainment Legal Support ๐Ÿ“ƒ IP protection for Generative AI and Legal Tech platforms โœ… Employment & HR Contracts ๐Ÿ“ƒ Employment, Contractor & Termination Agreements ๐Ÿ“ƒ Founder, Advisor & Profit-Sharing Agreements โœ… Infrastructure, Utilities, and Energy Law ๐Ÿ“ƒ Drafting & reviewing contracts in energy (wind/hydrogen), utilities (gas, water), and civil infrastructure (roads, bridges) ๐Ÿ“ƒ Compliance for public-private partnerships (PPPs), EPC agreements & sustainability contracts โš–๏ธ Key Achievements You Can Count On ๐Ÿ’ฐ Saved over $10M by renegotiating high-value IT contracts. ๐Ÿค Resolved Complex Disputes, delivering $2M in cost avoidance and $700K in recoveries. ๐Ÿ“‘ Managed Contracts Worth $ 3.5 B+, ensuring compliance and claims recovery. ๐ŸŒ Built Global Compliance Frameworks aligned with ISO standards, GDPR, and other key regulations. ๐ŸŒ Industries Iโ€™ve Worked With :- Iโ€™ve successfully supported legal and procurement teams across: โš–๏ธ Law Firms โ€“ Contract drafting, legal research, and negotiation. ๐Ÿš€ Startups (Various Sectors) โ€“ Formation documents, investor agreements, SaaS contracts, and go-to-market legal strategies ๐Ÿšš Logistics & Transportation โ€“ Global IT vendor management and compliance. ๐Ÿ’ผ Managed Services โ€“ IT outsourcing contracts and regulatory support. ๐Ÿ’ณ Financial Services โ€“ Data privacy and risk controls in service agreements. โšก Energy & Infrastructure โ€“ PPAs, concession terms, and infrastructure contracts. ๐Ÿ’ผ How I Can Support Your Business, Law Firm, or Startup: โœ๏ธ Contracts & Agreements โ€“ Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating solid legal documents. ๐Ÿ” Data Privacy & IT Law โ€“ Ensuring full compliance across global operations. ๐Ÿ’ผ Vendor & Procurement Strategy โ€“ Securing favorable terms and reducing legal risk. โš–๏ธ Governance & Risk Management โ€“ Creating structures to protect your interests. ๐Ÿค A Trusted Legal Partner With integrity, precision, and collaboration, I provide honest and detail-oriented legal solutions tailored to your needs. I work closely with you to align my services with your goals, ensuring results that matter. ๐Ÿ’ผโš–๏ธ Looking for a lawyer who gets both business and law? Let's connect and discuss how I can help with contracts, compliance, and more. Reach out today and letโ€™s create something great! ๐Ÿš€

  • Contract
  • Legal Agreement
  • Contract Law
  • Contract Drafting
  • RFP Writing
  • IT Sourcing
  • IT Procurement
  • Vendor & Supplier Outreach
  • IT Compliance Audit
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Price & Quote Negotiation
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Six Sigma
  • Bidding
  • Business Process Outsourcing

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