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Proactive Legal Guidance for Growing Businesses

Your strategic legal ally to help bring clarity, simplify complex issues and deliver actionable insights that align with your goals so your business can thrive.

I have a fundamental belief that your growing businesses can truly thrive when you feel empowered to address challenges head-on and move beyond quick fixes with confidence.

I created The Legal Edit, to help you turn what can feel like unnecessary complexity into clarity, aligning those high-stakes keep-you-up-at-night decisions with your goals and building strong foundations for sustainable, long-term success.

Hi there, I’m Lauren.

Your human-centered legal counsel with a business-savvy edge.

After over 20 years of working in both private practice and as in-house counsel, I founded The Legal Edit to help ambitious businesses build legal strategies that don’t just solve business problems but drive growth.

I’ve seen what happens when legal is treated as a last-minute checkbox or ignored altogether—it can slow down progress, create uncertainty, and increase avoidable risk.

When you think about it, nearly every aspect of a business is shaped by laws, regulations, or risks. Embedding legal considerations into your strategy and decision-making isn’t just practical—it’s transformative. It equips your team with knowledge that builds confidence, accelerates decisions, and turns legal insights into a lasting strategic advantage.

I can help:

With a tertiary legal education and an extensive background in law and business, I bring a bigger-picture perspective to every conversation—because legal doesn’t exist in a silo, and neither should your legal advisors.

Why Work With Me?

You deserve legal advice that empowers your team, reduces friction, and turns challenges into opportunities.

Legal isn’t meant to sit on the sidelines. At The Legal Edit, I work differently to your traditional commercial law firm. Through being part of your executive team, even on a part-time basis, I ensure legal isn’t just an afterthought—it becomes a foundational resource for clarifying risks, strengthening decisions, and unlocking opportunities that align with your business goals.

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Tailored and proactive guidance

Every business is unique. I curate legal strategies aligned with your goals and challenges, so you’re always one step ahead.

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Work with a team player

Think of me as part of your team—a trusted adviser who works alongside you, providing clarity, confidence, and a collaborative approach.

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Business advice through a Legal lens

Legal decisions affect your people, processes, and profits. I’ll help you make decisions that strengthen your business as a whole.

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Consistency across the board(room)

I’ll provide continuity and consistency across my legal advice to help align with your vision and reduce friction across your operations.

Your growing business deserves legal support that is:

Legal doesn’t have to feel like a roadblock. When done right, it empowers you to move confidently, focus on your growth, and build a resilient business foundation.

Are you looking for proactive legal counsel for your business?

I work with forward-thinking business leaders who see the value of part-time General Counsel or Head of Legal but aren't quite ready for a full-time hire.

In other words…

Growing SMEs with between 10 to ~100 employees

Leaders navigating scaling challenges—contracts, compliance, risk, and HR

Teams who are aware there might be expertise missing from their operations and are ready to invest in strong legal foundations

Client success stories

The two page letter worth $20,000.

Sometimes a single, proactive step can have a massive impact.

Problem

A client’s warranty claim was rejected on a failed vehicle engine. Their internal stakeholders had spent months trying to work with the dealer and manufacturer to assert their rights for a replacement with no outcome.

The manufacturer was stonewalling and refusing to answer basic questions; based on my experience, likely hoping my client would think it’s just ‘too hard’, give up and go away. With operational efficiency at risk, a potential $20,000 repair bill and their time (and patience) running out, I stepped in.

After quickly assessing the legal and business issue, identifying barriers, and gathering the right information, I crafted a letter that secured a new engine at no cost—saving time, money, and frustration.

The internal stakeholder had all the right information and the right idea; what I brought to the table as in-house legal counsel was the specifics; the ability to clearly articulate the client’s rights under the warranty and Australian Consumer Law and persuasively present their case.

The letter changed the landscape and helped the manufacturer see we weren’t going to back down. Within a few weeks they had corrected their original decision and the vehicle was being booked in for repair..

Under the retainer I was able to provide this support at a fraction of the price of a traditional law firm. An added benefit? As part of this process, I also had some incidental finds and uncovered a few gaps in operational processes that could potentially create unnecessary risk.

Investment of time on the retainer? Around 4 hours. Total value? $20,000 and operational improvements that strengthened their processes and reduced risk for the future.

Navigate legal obstacles with ease, so you can create more space for your business to thrive.

My services are designed for ambitious business owners with 10-200 employees looking to partner with someone with a proactive legal lens.

In-house Legal Counsel

In-house Legal Counsel

My bespoke legal service, where you get the best of both worlds: the flexibility of a law firm combined with the consistency of an in-house counsel—without the headcount or overhead of hiring a full-time lawyer.

Think of me as your dedicated legal partner, ready to dive deep into your business and help you navigate risks, all while keeping costs under control.

Working with me is seamless, and tailored to your needs. I’ll work with you to help protect your business and keep you focused on what matters most to you.

Future-proof my business

Ad Hoc Legal Services

Ad Hoc Legal Services

In-house legal counsel is a smart move for ambitious brands in the long run—but what about those pressing legal issues that need attention right now? I’ve got you covered.

Whether you’re dealing with a tricky situation, like a long contract you’ve read a dozen times, or thinking about how to future-proof your business with a tailored legal strategy, I offer services designed to keep you protected and confident. Let’s tackle the immediate challenge, then work together to set you up for long-term peace of mind.

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Let’s Build Stronger Foundations for Your Business

You’re driving the vision. I’ll handle the legal details—thoughtfully, strategically, and with your goals in mind.