The feeling of having an in-house lawyer without the overhead
Scaling Legal offers more than just traditional legal consultancy—we function like an in-house legal team, without the need for a full-time hire. We take the time to understand your business for free before engaging, ensuring that our legal support is not just reactive, but truly aligned with your company's needs and long-term growth.
Whether you're a startup or a fast-scaling business, our goal is to provide practical, business-first legal solutions that help you grow securely while minimizing risks.
Senior experience. Founder instincts.
Kristinn Gylfason founded Scaling Legal to give startups an in-house lawyer, without the cost of a full-time hire. He brings 7+ years of experience across law firms and in-house roles, including Head of Legal & Compliance at Sidekick Health and General Counsel roles at RetinaRisk and Rivvi AI. He works with startups across Iceland, the Nordics, the EU, and the US, from fundraising and cap tables to GDPR and IP.
Services offered
Let us chat, for free of course! Reach out and let’s grab a coffee - if you already know what you want then please pick the applicable option.
On-Demand Legal Support
Need legal help without a retainer?
Get expert Startup-focused legal services at 195 EUR/hour—no commitments, just flexible, high-quality support when you need it.
Ideal for:
Contract reviews & negotiations
Corporate governance
Regulatory compliance
Risk management & governance
Any other urgent legal matters
2 Days per Month (Essential Legal Support)
Monthly Fee: 2,475 EUR
Approx. Hours per Month: ~15 hours
Best for: Startups or small MedTech companies needing essential legal guidance.
Includes:
Regulatory & compliance guidance
Contract drafting & negotiations
Risk management & corporate governance
Customer & investor relations support
4 Days per Month (Enhanced Legal Partnership) – More Value!
Monthly Fee: 4,650 EUR
Approx. Hours per Month: ~30 hours
Best for: Scaling companies needing more hands-on legal integration.
Includes everything in the 2-day plan, plus:
Priority response for urgent legal matters
Dedicated monthly legal strategy session (1-hour consultation)
Proactive compliance monitoring to stay ahead of regulations
Negotiation support for high-stakes deals
Custom Retainers Available: Need more flexibility? Let’s tailor a plan that works for your business.
Reach out today to explore how Scaling Legal can support your growth.
How it works
Book a free chat
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30 minutes over coffee or Google Meet. We learn your business, your stage, and where legal can help. Free, of course.
Pick your level of support
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On-demand hours, a monthly retainer, or a custom plan. Start small and scale up as legal complexity grows.
Send it our way
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Contracts, questions, negotiations: send them over by email and they get handled, with clear updates along the way.
We think ahead for you
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Compliance monitoring and proactive check-ins mean issues are caught early, before they cost real money.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Before any engagement, we invest time at no cost learning how your company works, your market, and your risk profile. That way, advice is aligned with your goals from day one instead of generic.
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On-Demand suits occasional needs. Essential (~15 hrs/mo) fits startups needing steady guidance on contracts and compliance. Enhanced (~30 hrs/mo) is for scaling companies that want legal embedded in the business. Not sure? That’s what the free chat is for.
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Yes. Plans flex as your needs change: scale up during a fundraise or big negotiation, scale down in quieter months.
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Extra work is agreed transparently in advance at the standard rate. No surprise invoices, ever. Custom retainers are also available for sustained higher volume.
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Startups and scale-ups broadly, with particular depth in MedTech and other regulated industries where compliance is business-critical.
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For day-to-day needs (contracts, governance, compliance, negotiations), yes. For highly specialized matters like litigation or complex M&A, we coordinate with specialist counsel and manage them on your behalf.
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Just book it, you won’t regret it.
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