Point Legal vs. legal staffing and outstaffing
Tired of managing a marked-up contractor?
Led by the ex-CFO and ex-CLO of SumSub (Global KYC)
Legal staffing rents you an attorney at a marked-up hourly rate that you then have to manage. Point Legal delivers completed work for a flat monthly fee — no markup, no management overhead.
You buy outcomes, not a leased body.
Delivered work vs. a leased attorney
Legal staffing firms are a good fit when a legal department needs to embed a specific contract attorney into its own team for a defined period and has the capacity to manage that person directly. Point Legal delivers completed work rather than a leased resource: a flat monthly fee instead of a marked-up hourly rate, a full team rather than one placed attorney, and no internal management overhead, because Point Legal owns delivery end to end.
Point Legal vs. legal staffing
Staffing and outstaffing firms place an attorney into your team and bill their time at a markup \u2014 you still scope, direct and manage the work. A subscription removes the markup and the management. Here is how the two models compare.
| Criteria | Point Legal subscription | Legal staffing / outstaffing |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | ✓ Completed legal & finance work | — An attorney you manage |
| Pricing model | ✓ Flat monthly fee, published tiers | — Marked-up hourly rate on the attorney |
| Management overhead | ✓ None — Point Legal manages delivery | — You supervise the placed attorney |
| Team vs. individual | ✓ Full team of specialists | — Single placed person |
| Cost transparency | ✓ Published flat tiers | — Margin added over the pay rate |
| Domain fit | ✓ Fintech, web3 & offshore specialists | — General contract attorneys |
| Tax & finance | ✓ CFO-led, included (Full Service plan) | — Legal staffing only |
| Best fit | ✓ Founders wanting delivered outcomes | — GCs filling a defined seat |
Outcomes, not hours you have to manage
With staffing, every one of these areas is your contractor's billable time that you direct and oversee. Point Legal delivers them as finished work under one flat subscription — no markup on the clock, no supervision required.
Corporate structuring & governance
Company formation, share issuance, restructuring, cap-table cleanup, and ongoing corporate housekeeping across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
Fundraising & equity
SAFEs, convertible notes, non-priced term-sheet reviews, ESOP and stock-option plans — investor-ready paperwork that holds up in due diligence.
Token issuance & web3
Token issuance agreements, validator and liquidity reviews, token warrants, and TGE-ready documentation built for tight launch deadlines.
Fintech & web3 licensing
End-to-end licensing support, AML compliance, document preparation, and direct coordination with regulators across multiple jurisdictions.
Intellectual property
Developer contracts, IP assignments, licensing agreements, and pilot/partnership support so you actually own the tech you build.
Data privacy & compliance
Privacy audits, policy drafting, GDPR and global data-protection strategy, plus hands-on support for internal and customer-facing operations.
Start with a free review now
Upload your first document, without billing, and get an answer within 24 hours.
By uploading the document, you agree to our ToS, Privacy and NDA policies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Point Legal and a legal staffing firm?
A legal staffing firm places a contract attorney into your team at a marked-up hourly rate, and you manage that person. Point Legal delivers completed legal and finance work for a flat monthly fee, with a full team and no internal management overhead.
Is Point Legal better than legal staffing or outstaffing?
Point Legal is better when founders want completed outcomes rather than a leased attorney to supervise. Legal staffing can be better for a corporate legal department that needs to embed a specific attorney into its own team for a defined period.
Is Point Legal cheaper than legal staffing?
Point Legal charges a flat monthly fee (€2,000–€8,000) with no hourly markup, while staffing firms add a margin on top of the placed attorney's pay rate. For founders without capacity to manage a contractor, the flat model is usually more cost-effective.
Can Point Legal replace a legal staffing firm?
Point Legal replaces staffing for founders who want delivered work instead of a managed contractor, covering structuring, fundraising, IP, privacy and tax. Legal departments needing a specific embedded role for a fixed term may still prefer a staffing placement.
Who should use a legal staffing firm instead of Point Legal?
Legal staffing suits an established legal department with a defined seat to fill and the capacity to manage a placed attorney directly. Point Legal suits founders who want completed legal and finance outcomes without supervising anyone.