Novella one - Fractional Legal Ops
UK founders - grow your business while we handle the boring stuff
UK & US incorporation, contract support, privacy policies, terms and conditions, tax & accounting and more
Hey Founder. My name is Janice and I handle anything from hand-holding your UK to US flip process to drafting your first client agreement.Legal and business ops is admin-heavy, time-consuming and not fun. So leave that part to me and channel your energy into your product and your customers.And better yet, you're billed by deliverables, not time so you'll always know what to expect.Here's what I can do for you:
Contract & Commercial Support
Clarity and protection in every deal.
Legal Operations & Infrastructure
Set up systems that grow with you.
Founder & Consultant Support
Ongoing guidance when you need it most.
Delaware Flips & US Expansion
Access quality US based funding & advantages.
Contract & Commercial Support
Clarity and protection in every deal
Protect your interests, understand the small print, and feel confident before you sign.
I help you make sense of key agreements — from client contracts to licensing, NDAs and collaboration deals — and make sure the terms reflect your value. Whether you're reviewing a one-off document or preparing to negotiate, I bring both legal fluency and practical clarity.
Review and redlining of service agreements, NDAs, licensing, employment, and more
Plain-English summaries of complex terms
Custom clause drafting (IP, exclusivity, usage rights, revenue/profit share)
Negotiation strategy and email drafting
Deal support from first draft to signature
Legal Operations & Infrastructure
Set up systems that grow with you
Build lightweight, reliable systems that save time and reduce risk as you grow.
Behind every sustainable business is a set of clear processes and documents. I help you put the right foundations in place — like contract templates, approval workflows, and compliance-friendly practices — without overcomplicating things.
Custom contract templates for recurring use
Workflow design for contract approval and sign-off
Light-touch compliance tracking (e.g. data, IP, contractor onboarding)
Legal process audits for scaling consultants or small businesses
System / tool selection advice (e.g. e-signature platforms, contract storage)
Founder & Consultant Support
Ongoing guidance when you need it most
Ongoing, flexible advice for people navigating business on their own terms.
Sometimes you just want someone in your corner. I offer light-touch advisory support to founders, consultants, and creative leads who want a trusted sounding board for commercial or legal decisions — whether it’s reviewing an agreement, setting up a partnership, or preparing for a negotiation.
Retained advisory (e.g. 2 - 4 hours/month) for small businesses, startups or solo founders and consultants
Second-pair-of-eyes on important client docs
Support with partnership and co-founder agreements
Deal structuring for collaborative projects
Guidance around fair compensation, crediting, and IP ownership
Delaware Flips & US Expansion
US expansion made simple
Simplifying the process and setting up your startup for investment.
For UK startups looking to attract US investors, a Delaware flip can unlock significant funding opportunities — but the process is complex. I guide you through each step: from US incorporation and cap table management to drafting the key agreements between your new US parent and your UK subsidiary. I can also connect you with trusted tax and accounting partners so your structure is watertight from day one.
US incorporation as a service
Clerky / Stripe Atlas guidance
Handholding throughout the process
Non-legal advice
Bank account opening
US tax account opening
Intros to lawyers / accountants
Set up bookkeeping function
Captable management as a service
Choice of captable tool
Setup
Stock options / grants
Employee on / off boarding
Option exercise
409A valuation
Intragroup relationships as a service
| US > UK equity investment | US > UK transfer pricing docs | US > UK loan docs | US > UK IP royalty docs | Dividends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can we help? | Primary issuance only | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Repatriable | No | Excess only | Fully | No | No |
| Tax Cost | None | 4 - 5% loss | None | High | Very high |
| Admin Cost | High | Nil | Low | Low | Low |
| Country law | UK | UK | US | US | N/A |
| Effort | High | Low | Medium | Low | High |
| Sender | Parent | Parent | Parent | Subsidiary | Subsidiary |
*Note - pricing does not include third party software fees.
Next steps
Talk to us
Free consultation. Flat-fee quote. Zero stress.
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your legal support
Legal support for your startup.
Hey Neighbour. My name is Janice and I have five years of legal experience from incorporating companies to writing and reviewing contracts.Whether it's checking a contract you're about to sign is safe, setting up your new business with HMRC or creating a robust customer contract for your new business or side hustle, I can help. And better yet, I don't charge by the hour so you'll always know what to expect.Here's what I can do for you:
contract review & negotiation
I decode your contracts, negotiate them on your behalf and make sure your rights and interests are always protected.
legal drafting
I can draft your first business contract, terms & conditions, website privacy policies, legal letters and much more - get in touch to see how I can help.
first time business owners
From incorporating your company to understanding your company account filing dates - let's get you set up.
brand identity
Creating a cohesive, effective and compelling brand identity together, built around your brand story.
female founders
Coaching to support female founders. Tap in to your boundless and unique creative energy.
legal support
Transform your legal operations, get legal support and help with contracts, Ts&Cs, privacy policies.
transform your legal operations
We unearth all your hidden legal processes and streamline every part of your workflow.
baby's first legal essentials
A stack of essential documents to start you off including NDA, drafting your standard contract, privacy policy and terms and conditions.
setting up a presence in the US
Support including transfer pricing agreements, royalty agreements, software services.
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